Dave Schaumburg Named Next Director of Aviation for Springfield-Branson National Airport

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Branson National Airport Board has announced the appointment of David Schaumburg, AAE, as director of aviation, effective June 28. His salary will be $220,000. “I am very pleased to announce Dave Schaumburg as the next director of aviation for the Springfield-Branson National Airport,” said City Manager David Cameron. “Dave’s […]

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Marshall and W.Va. Department of Education Launch Aviation Pathway Partnership

Photo Caption: West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt and Marshall University President Brad D. Smith sign a ceremonial agreement launching a new aviation pathway for West Virginia students.  West Virginia students will have a direct route to high-demand and high-wage careers through the new Aviation Innovation and Readiness West Virginia (AIRWV) Pathway developed […]

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Ohio’s NAAMCE Expands the Test Environment Advanced Air Mobility Innovators Need to Validate and Scale

As the Federal Aviation Administration continues advancing the regulatory framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) is expanding the real-world test environment companies need to move from promising technology to operational reality. Located in Springfield, Ohio, NAAMCE is the only facility in the United States offering an end-to-end […]

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Universidad de San Martin de Porres Elevates Aeronautical Training in Peru with Acquisition of Two New Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam has announced a new strategic partnership with the Universidad de San Martin de Porres (USMP) in Peru, a leading institution in higher education in the region. The university has officially welcomed its first two (2) Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft, destined to transform the training experience for its future pilots. Currently, the Aeronautical Sciences program […]

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Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection Complete Regional Electric Flight Demonstrations Across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Inc., Republic Airways Holdings Inc., and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier this month following a winter demonstration campaign in Burlington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, earlier this year. The back-to-back hot- and cold-weather demonstrations prove the readiness of electric commercial aviation […]

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