JEKTA has revealed photographs of the 1:9 scale model of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat that it is using to gather test data representative of the full-size aircraft. While the final aircraft configuration will evolve based on data generated by operating the model in the air and on the water, the model is closely […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Illuminating Engineering Society Appoints Carolyn Woods as Director of Membership
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced the appointment of Carolyn Woods as Director of Membership. Woods began her role on December 1 and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement, retention, and growth as IES advances its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan focused on lasting, scalable growth. Woods brings more than a decade of association management […]
More than $19M Announced to Improve Kansas Airport Infrastructure
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build […]
Moravian University Announces Aviation Management Program Launching in Fall 2026
Moravian University has announced the launch of the Aviation Management program, a new academic initiative that will begin enrolling students in fall 2026. This new program will offer state-of-the-art aviation education in the Lehigh Valley region, combining rigorous instruction with practical flight training, industry partnerships, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and student success. Initial […]
RealClean Expands into the World’s Busiest Private-Jet Market
RealClean Aircraft Detailing announced its expansion into New Jersey and Connecticut, establishing new anchor hubs in the tri-state corridor, the busiest private-jet market in the world. This strategic expansion positions RealClean at the heart of one of the world’s most concentrated corridors for business and private aviation — anchored by Teterboro Airport (TEB, #1 in […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Earns Prestigious Level 3 Workforce Development Accreditation
As the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plays a critical role as an employment center for more than 47,000 people from across the Phoenix metro area. To ensure resiliency and accommodate the future needs of the community and travelers, the airport has embraced an extensive workforce development […]
Tyler Kleinsasser Named 1st Recipient of JSSI Aviation Innovation Grant
Tyler Kleinsasser, a student at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, was selected as the inaugural recipient of the JSSI Aviation Innovation Grant in partnership with the IADA Foundation. Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) is a leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial tools for the business aviation industry. The $5,000 grant […]
AutoFlight Unveils Water-based Green Vertiport, Debuts World’s First Integrated Sea-Air Mobility Solution
On November 22, 2025, AutoFlight Aviation Technology unveiled the world’s first “Integrated Sea-Air Low-Altitude Economy Solution.” The system comprises a zero-carbon Water-based Green Vertiport (WGV) that extends eVTOL infrastructure across vast water areas, addressing key challenges such as difficult site selection, slow deployment, and complex take-off and landing operations. This advancement accelerates the transition of […]
Acron Aviation Academy Awarding Four Scholarships to Commemorate Its 40th Anniversary
To celebrate 40 years at the forefront of pilot training, Acron Aviation Academy, in Sanford, FL, is offering $20,000 in scholarship awards to kickstart the careers of aspiring pilots. The scholarships are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications must be submitted on or before December 15, 2025 and students must begin their […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, 774,689 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 18 percent compared to October 2024 and was the best October in the history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 1.4 percent. The traffic leader in October was Delta with 171,055 passengers. Rounding out […]
