ASL Aviation Holdings and Reliable Robotics Corporation announced a collaboration to explore the use of automated aircraft. Together, the companies will select a suitable aircraft for Reliable’s Remotely Operated Aircraft System with initial focus on large twin engine turboprop freighters. “This collaboration between ASL and Reliable is anchored on a common purpose to fully evaluate […]
Author: Kim Stevens
North Carolina Division of Aviation Makes Great Strides in 2022
Throughout 2022, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation made significant progress in its mission to promote the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. The Division of Aviation provided vital development support for the state’s 72 public airports with $174 million in grant funding and planning […]
Drone Specialists Visit Cumbria Nuclear Team to Help Build Standards Across Range of UK Industries
Photo above – From left:Â Amanda Smith, Sellafield’s UAV Equipment Program Lead; Reg Rudd, ECITB product development manager; Helen Craig, ECITB product development manager; Kevin Westwood, Managing Director of Kevin D Westwood Associates, and Sam Jay, UAV Pilot / Equipment Engineer at Sellafield Ltd pictured at Sellafield’s Engineering Centre of Excellence at Cleator Moor, Cumbria. […]
Kearney Regional Airport to Receive $6.3 Million Grant
The Kearney Regional Airport is set to receive federal funding to help improve its facility. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer announced a $6.28 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Nebraska’s airports ensure our communities can stay connected and help our state’s world-class products make it to market. This $6.3 million investment will give Kearney […]
GAMA Announces 2023 Executive Committee Leadership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the makeup of its Executive Committee leadership team for 2023. The Executive Committee is comprised of members of GAMA’s Board of Directors, who provide strategic leadership for the association and lead its policy committees. Eric Hinson, President and CEO of Simcom International, will serve as Chair of the […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Hangars at Winchester Regional Airport
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Winchester Regional Airport earlier this month to celebrate the completion of six new hangars located on the southeast side of the airport. The hangars are the first phase of a project that will ultimately bring 32 private aircraft hangars to the airport over a six-year period. Construction of […]
CubCrafters Acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
Photo above – A Summit Ski equipped Carbon Cub FX-3 explores the wintertime backcountry in Washington State (Photo credit: Courtesy of CubCrafters) CubCrafters, a designer and manufacturer of Part 23 Certified, Light-Sport, and Experimental backcountry aircraft, has announced the acquisition of Summit Aircraft Skis, including the company’s design and manufacturing assets, unique patents and related […]
Airports and Industry Leaders Highlight Impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Evaluate Future Considerations Through ACT Program
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program is making available new, in-depth analysis examining the operational impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) on airports of all sizes and future considerations to fully capitalize on this emerging technology. The ACT Working Group on AAM includes members from airports and […]
Monterey Regional Airport Announces Grants Totaling $4.2 Million for Design and Construction of New Terminal Building
With a $2.14 million grant from the Department of Transportation received in late November, the Monterey Regional Airport now has $4.2 million toward the design and construction of a new airport terminal. The funds are from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Federal Fiscal Year 2023, along with another $2.14 grant from the same piece of […]
Western North Carolina’s Robust Aviation Education Network Supports Local Students Seeking Aviation Careers
Photo above – Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) Runway 5K was held in October and raised more than $19,000 for local aviation education. The sold-out race was capped at 1,000 racers. During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during […]
