The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published the second quarter rotorcraft shipment report. The rotorcraft industry delivered 465Â aircraft in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to the same period of last year. The value of the deliveries was $1.9 billion compared to $1.5 billion in 2016. “The second […]
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Richard Anderson Named Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner
The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is pleased to announce that Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award, one of the most prominent awards in aviation and ATCA’s highest honor. Prior to becoming Amtrak’s 11th leader in July 2017, Mr. Anderson […]
Senator Says Mississippi Will Help Write the Next Chapter of Drone Technology
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi will help write the next chapter of drone technology through a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partnership that solidifies the state’s work with unmanned systems. Mississippi’s leadership in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is reaching new heights, according to the Senator, thanks to a recent partnership with DHS. Mississippi was […]
NBAA Welcomes Favorable Resolution of East Hampton Airport Litigation
At the conclusion of the precedent-setting case for public-use airports nationwide, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York on Aug. 7 issued a permanent injunction that strikes down access restrictions for New York’s East Hampton Airport (HTO) and resolves multiple years of litigation by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) […]
Second British Airways Flight to Resume at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
After a successful second nonstop flight to London Heathrow Airport for British Airways in May and June, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is pleased to announce that the airline is bringing back the additional service three days a week. Beginning March 27, 2018, British Airways will operate a second flight on Tuesdays and Fridays. On […]
TAP Air Portugal Lands First-Ever 70’s Retro Flight in U.S.
TAP Air Portugal, the 72 year-old Portuguese national carrier, recently debuted its first “retro” aircraft livery in Miami, after a flight from Lisbon, featuring an aircraft design it first used in the 1950s. The aircraft, an A330, has been named “Portugal” as a tribute to both Portugal and its people. The classic image chosen for […]
GAMA Publishes Second Quarter Airplane Shipment Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published second quarter general aviation airplane shipment and billings data. The general aviation industry delivered 995 airplanes at a value of $9 billion during the first half of 2017. “Results for the second quarter of this year are very much like the first – mixed, with some bright […]
Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Additional New Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Aeromexico
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) has announced a long term lease agreement with Aeromexico for one additional new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with General Electric engines. The aircraft is from ALC’s order book with Boeing and will be Aeromexico’s fourth new 787-9 lease from ALC. Two of the Dreamliner aircraft have already delivered to the airline, with […]
U.S. DOT Announces Additional $162.4 Million in Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants to 72 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, […]
Scholarships Awarded to Women Soar You Soar Program Participants at EAA AirVenture 2017
This year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, the Women Soar You Soar program granted four scholarships to young females with a strong interest in an aviation career. Women Soar You Soar strives to engage, inspire and educate young women to pursue their dreams in aviation and beyond. The following scholarships help young females further achieve […]
