AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., has announced the launch of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a groundbreaking multispectral camera designed to revolutionize precision agriculture from planting to harvest. The new RedEdge-P Green camera delivers high-quality data and modularity, enabling advanced deep learning capabilities in data-rich, cost-effective imaging. The RedEdge-P Green will provide agronomists and researchers with actionable, high-resolution […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL
Pivotal has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant advancement in the aircraft’s capabilities, but also a meaningful return to the country where it all began. The flight took place with Transport Canada in attendance, offering an opportunity to demonstrate the maturity […]
Paragon Flight Training Reaches Milestone with Announcement of All-Piper Aircraft Fleet
Paragon Flight Training, a flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, with additional locations in Punta Gorda, Florida, and LaGrange, Georgia, announced the completion of its strategic transition to a fleet comprised exclusively of Piper aircraft. This is a major component of an ambitious investment plan the company unveiled in 2022 […]
Piper Aircraft Awarded its Largest Domestic Trainer Order in Company History from The University of North Dakota
Students and faculty from UND along with Piper officials gather for a photo during the Piper Prop party at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Photo by Kim Stevens. Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced during AirVenture, a historic new fleet agreement for up to 188 aircraft, valued at approximately $155M, with the University of North Dakota’s John D. […]
Springfield-Branson National Airport on Track for Record-Breaking Year
10 years ago, SGF had a record year with a total passenger count of 913,395. If growth continues, SGF could surpass 1.5 million passengers served in 2025. Key points to know: The numbers year to date versus last year tell the story. SGF Year to Date: The demand is strong, and the airport is growing. […]
Senator Dan Sullivan Applauds Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) last week celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, reliable equipment. This overhaul includes several Alaska-specific provisions, including the addition of […]
Durant High School Opens New Aviation Laboratory, Unveils Flyin’ Lion Aviation
Durant Public Schools STEM Director Zac Morgan welcomed community members to the grand opening of the school’s new aviation laboratory on recently. The school district is entering its fifth year of program implementation, which offers a pathway of aviation coursework designed to prepare students for careers in aerospace and aeronautics, Oklahoma’s second-leading industry. The new […]
Vilma Vaitiekunaite Joins Chapman Freeborn as Vice President of Passenger in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn has announced the appointment of Vilma Vaitiekunaite as Vice President Passenger – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience in commercial aviation, sales, marketing, and corporate communications, Vilma brings a proven track record of leadership and client-focused excellence. She joins Chapman Freeborn from her position as Chief Executive Officer of […]
WAI2026 Scholarships Open Deadline to submit is October 15, 2025
The 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, and career advancement for individuals of all ages and stages of their aviation and aerospace career […]
Wisk and Signature Aviation Partner to Accelerate Autonomous Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership marks a significant step forward to proactively develop the infrastructure and operational framework for integrating autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across Signature Aviation’s global network. This network includes locations in Wisk’s U.S. launch markets: Houston, Los Angeles, […]
