Photo above – St. Paul Downtown Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. New data from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) shows the organization’s general aviation airports in the Twin Cities totaling 372,609 operations in 2024. This number represents a 1% increase over the total of 370,509 takeoffs and landings at the facilities in 2023. […]
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NX Cub Selected by Embry-Riddle for Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team
CubCrafters has announced that the company’s certified NX Cub has been chosen by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the new aircraft for their Golden Eagles Flight Team going forward. This collaboration marks a significant investment in the future of precision flight training and competition. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team, based at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona campus, […]
Virginia Aviation Director Receives Outstanding Leadership Award at Legislative Reception
Photo above – Greg Campbell, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (center) was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award. With him are Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, right, and Joe Oyler of The Boeing Company. Oyler is on the Board of the Virginia Aviation Business Association. The Virginia Aviation Business Association held its annual Aviation, […]
BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Falcon 6X and Rafale Maneuver Side-By-Side
It’s not often you see something this spectacular. The Falcon 6X and Rafale fighter flying in close formation. From the drawing board to design and development to the factory floor to business and military customers around the world, these incomparable aircraft share a lot, including a well-earned reputation for precise handling. See a new video […]
Sullenberger Aviation Museum Embarks on New Era as President Stephen Saucier Announces Retirement
Board has launched nationwide executive search for successor to build on Saucier’s legacy of innovation, opportunity and accessibility After serving nearly eight years as president of Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM), Stephen Saucier has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the museum’s fiscal year. The SAM Board of Directors has launched a national […]
SUNY Schenectady Takes the Lead in Training Future Air Traffic Controllers with New ATC Simulator
Photo above – Reggie Wilson, Air Traffic Control student at SUNY Schenectady, tries the new Air Traffic Control simulator at SUNY Schenectady during a special unveiling on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo Credit: SUNY Schenectady SUNY Schenectady has unveiled its new Air Traffic Control simulator, as the College continues to be at the forefront of aviation […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Unveils New Observation Area
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the grand opening of its new Observation Area, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the airport experience for aviation enthusiasts and the general public. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 28th at the Boca Raton Airport. The observation area is a visionary project that seamlessly integrates with […]
New Kahului Airport Passenger Waiting Area Dedicated
Photo above – Dedication and blessing of the new passenger waiting area at Kahului Airport. Left to right – Ezekiel Kalua, Maui County Mayor’s Office; Rep. Justin Woodson; John Ogoshi, president, Maryl Group; Marvin Moniz, airports district manager, Maui district, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation; Sen. Troy Hashimoto; Dayton Wong, associate, Design Partners, Inc.; Curt Otaguro, […]
Winchester Regional Airport Opens “Terminal of the Future”
Twenty-two months from the groundbreaking of the site, Winchester Regional Airport revealed its “Terminal of the Future,” at a grand opening on January 9th. Located in the northwest corner of Virginia, the unveiling of the modern building brought together Virginia’s aviation community, airport leaders, and Winchester’s residents. The new terminal’s 70 percent increase in […]
CAE Inaugurates Its First Air Traffic Services Training Center in Collaboration with NAV CANADA
Global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Center, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest provider of civil aviation training worldwide, CAE trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. Last October, CAE started partnering in the training of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flight service […]
