The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation (BHLF), under the guidance of President Tracy Forrest and Chairman Michael Herman; has appointed Jim Campbell as Executive Director to handle the growing requirements of the Foundation, its enhanced mission, and its responsibility to follow the directions given it by the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover. BHLF President, Tracy Forrest, […]
Author: Kim Stevens
New Urban Air Mobility to be Featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, long known for showcasing the latest flight technology, welcomes cutting edge innovation to this year’s event with the addition of the Urban Air Mobility Showcase as part of the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” The showcase is part of Aviation Gateway Park at the 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, to be […]
EAA’s ‘Spirit of Aviation’ Coming to Locations Throughout the U.S. in 2019
The Experimental Aircraft Association will again deliver the excitement of flight throughout the United States in 2019 as EAA’s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit, sponsored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), visits numerous events this year. The traveling experiential exhibit introduces EAA to enthusiasts through hands-on, member-tested activities engaging people of all ages […]
Airports are Terminally Challenged with $128 Billion in Infrastructure Needs
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) released a new report detailing the significant infrastructure needs of America’s airports. With America’s airports facing more than $128 billion in new infrastructure needs across the system and a debt burden of $91.6 billion from past projects, it is time to find the means to rebuild our nation’s […]
New App Will Improve the Safety and Reliability of Drone Flights In the United States
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop B4UFLY to further its safety mission and create a new and improved mobile application to help recreational drone operators learn where they can and can’t fly. The project is being done at no cost to the FAA. The B4UFLY App will continue to be […]
Ainstein Selected to Provide Collision Avoidance Radar Sensor for 2019 NASA UTM Capstone Operation in Nevada
Ainstein has announced its participation in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) Technical Capability Level (TCL) 4 operation lead by the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS). This NASA UTM testing operation promises to develop a safe and reliable airspace platform to integrate drones into the National Airspace […]
North Carolina Winners of 2019 Aviation Art Contest Announced
After receiving a record 2,793 entries, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of this year’s Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme was “My Dream to Fly” and after weeks of judging and voting, the winners in three age groups have been announced and can be seen below. Junior (born […]
AAAE/USCTA Lead Coalition Asking Congress to Fully Fund Contract Towers
A coalition of aviation groups, including the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), today wrote leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars. […]
MDOT Office of Aeronautics Recognizes RS&H as Consultant of the Year
RS&H group pictured above are, (from left), Dan Carroll; Erich Thiel; Colin Brinkman; Maan Mohiedeen; Alex DeHaan; and Pat Frame. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics recognized RS&H as the recipient of the “Robert G. Peckham” Consultant of the Year Award. This is an annual award to recognize outstanding service to Michigan […]
Piper Aircraft Deliveries Increase by Nearly 50% – Highest Level in Ten Years
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced a 48% increase in aircraft deliveries for 2018 as well as a 38% increase in total aircraft billings. Piper’s segment leading growth was distributed across both primary product lines, Trainer and M-Class aircraft. Global Piper trainer demand increased more than 50% YOY. Sales of the robust single engine Archer grew […]
