A new generation of pilots is preparing to take their seats in the cockpit—but they’re also stepping into a world of airline operations and scheduling systems that can feel unfamiliar and complex. While pilot rosters are evolving, the reality behind these changes is far more nuanced, especially for newcomers to the flight deck. A pilot’s […]
Author: Kim Stevens
VoltAero Unveils Production Configuration of Cassio 330 Electric-Hybrid Aircraft for Regional Transportation
VoltAero presented the production version of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft for sustainable regional transportation. The production configuration represents an evolution of the Cassio 330’s design that reflects VoltAero’s close working relationship with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness certification agency throughout the aircraft’s development, applying the company’s Design Organization Approval (DOA). Multiple […]
GAMA Announces 2025 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Porter High School in Porter, Texas, is the first-place winner of the 2025 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia, is the second-place winner and the team from El Segundo High School in El Segundo, California, is the […]
Heart Aerospace Announces Appointment of Brittany Churchill as VP of Operations, Promotes Cole Randle Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs
Heart Aerospace has announced the appointment of Brittany Churchill as Vice President of Operations and member of the Executive Leadership Team and the promotion of Cole Randle to Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs, and his appointment to the Executive Leadership Team. As VP of Operations, Churchill will lead Heart’s integrated manufacturing and […]
Commissioner Workshop to Kick Off 2025 Annual MAMA Conference
An Airport Commissioners Workshop will be part of MAMA’s 2025 Annual Conference, October 19-21 at the Margaritaville Resort and Conference Center, Hyannis, MA. This special Commissioners Workshop will help newly appointed as well as seasoned commissioners better understand their roles, responsibilities and the state of aviation in Massachusetts today. The Commissioners Workshop will be held […]
GeoCue and Maine Technical Source Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand LiDAR Technology Across New England
GeoCue has announced its strategic expansion into New England through a partnership with Maine Technical Source (MTS). This alliance enhances GeoCue’s distribution network and equips MTS to offer TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors and LP360 LiDAR processing software to customers across the Northeast. Founded in 1974 by Gus MacDonald as Maine Surveyors Service, MTS evolved alongside […]
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates 75 Years of Taking You There
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. For decades, the airport has helped shape the growth of Maryland and the National Capital region, supporting tourism and trade. Since 1950, BWI Marshall Airport has grown into a dynamic international gateway, serving millions of annual passengers and connecting people, businesses and cultures. […]
Utah Valley University Unveils Innovative Autonomous Aircraft Tug 2.0 at Provo Airport
Utah Valley University (UVU) has unveiled version 2.0 of its autonomous electric aircraft tug, a cutting-edge student-driven innovation designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, and enhance airport safety. Recently demonstrated at the Provo Airport, this next-generation tug aims to transform how aircraft move on runways. Aircraft Tug 2.0: What’s New? The redesigned prototype features […]
Aviation Groups Urge Swift Senate Confirmation for FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford
After a key Senate committee hearing last week, numerous aviation groups, including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called upon lawmakers to move forward on the nomination of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford appeared last week before […]
Stick n Throttle Aviation Enhances Training with New ALSIM ALX Simulator
ALSIM has announced that Stick n Throttle Aviation, a flight training school in South Africa, has recently invested in an ALSIM ALX simulator. The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft–from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, […]