A federal grant awarded last week will enable state transportation officials to create a program that better guides the agency’s use of drones when it responds to natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Florence. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of a $1.1 million grant to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Signature Aviation and Eve Air Mobility to Research Ecosystem Requirements and Services for Advanced Air Mobility Ground Operations
Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations. “Following the rollout of our first full-scale eVTOL prototype, we continue to build on that momentum and are looking forward […]
NBAA Thanks Retiring FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker for His Service
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen extended his gratitude to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker for his service and dedication to America’s aviation leadership. Whitaker last week announced his plan to resign on Jan. 20, 2025, in a letter to FAA employees. “While short, Mike’s tenure in the left […]
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ Wins Prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green Award™ for Sustainability Leadership
Pictured Above – Mark Hanna, Springfield Airport, Aaron Frame, Chicago Department of Aviation, and Corey Harper, Veregy. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ (SPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green (AGG) Award, presented during the annual AGG Conference hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in partnership with the Chicago Department of […]
NBAA, NATA Congratulate Rep. Graves on His Reinstatement as House T&I Chair
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomed the reappointment of Rep. Sam Graves (R-06-MO) as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Rep. Graves understands the importance of American aviation as the gold standard globally and works tirelessly to ensure the U.S. remains the […]
GAMA President & CEO Testifies before Congress Regarding Implementation of FAA Reauthorization
On December 11th, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation in a hearing entitled: “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation”. In his testimony, Bunce applauded Congress for passing the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act into law, which […]
James Viola Congratulated by Industry as Incoming GAMA President and CEO
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors announced that James Viola would lead the association as the next President and CEO starting in the Spring of 2025 as current President and CEO, Pete Bunce, is set to retire after 20 years at the helm. Viola was welcomed to the post by other aviation […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates Milestone Achievements at December Commission Meeting
By Katelyn Wade The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) closed out 2024 with significant achievements, advancing Oklahoma’s position as a leader in the aerospace and aviation industry. The December Commission meeting highlighted strategic investments, leadership transitions, and the celebration of successful events, setting the stage for an impactful 2025. Major Airport Infrastructure Investments […]
More Than $20 Million in Additional Grants Announced from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for airport and […]
MassDOT Receives $1M to Optimize Drone Use for Infrastructure Projects
The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has received $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation. This grant funding goes toward the second stage of a three-phase project, using Unmanned […]
