Cirrus has announced ‘Cirrus Next’ an aircraft trade-in and upgrade program designed to simplify the purchase of a new Cirrus aircraft. Cirrus Next ensures a streamlined upgrade pathway to a new aircraft, with a trade-in option for the aircraft you currently own or a transition aircraft purchased through the Cirrus Next program. Cirrus Next eliminates […]
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Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes Xelevate to Its Board of Directors
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that Marcy Eisenberg, President and Co-Founder of Xelevate, has joined its Board of Directors. The CDA’s Board acts on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction. Eisenberg has deep expertise in economic development and brings hands-on drone infrastructure expertise from building one of […]
Connico Announces New Estimating Director Amid National Growth
Connico has promoted Michael Feeney to Estimating Director. With his expertise on the senior leadership team, Connico will further elevate its cost estimating, value integration, analysis and field observation capabilities. Feeney has more than seven years of experience as a civil engineer and cost estimator. This promotion recognizes his exceptional leadership and technical expertise on […]
Aviator Signs New Agreement with Wizz Air for 8 Airports in Norway
Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator), a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with Wizz Air. The 3-year agreement with Europe’s 3rd largest low-cost carrier covers ground handling and de-icing services at 8 different airports in Norway and will begin on […]
First Class of Aircraft Mechanics at Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Graduate
Photo – The first class of aircraft mechanics to graduate from Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Epic Flight Academy graduated its first class of Airframe & Powerplant Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport campus on December 4th, 2025. Seventeen students graduated from the FAA-certified Part 147 program and many already have jobs […]
JEKTA Unveils 1:9 Scale Model of PHA-ZE 100 Amphibious Aircraft as it Continues Flight Testing in Italy.
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 […]
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 […]



