Blade Air Mobility, Inc. and BETA Technologies and supporting charging infrastructure, recently announced the successful completion of a historic test flight of BETA’s ALIA-250 EVA at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. The flight marks the first test of a piloted EVA in the greater New York City area and is a […]
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Kansas City to Open First New Airport Terminal in 50 Years on Feb. 28
Kansas City will officially open its new 1-million-square-foot terminal on Feb. 28. As the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history, the new $1.5 billion single Kansas City International (MCI) terminal will be one of the most inclusive in the U.S. With features including a sensory room, all-gender restrooms with adult-sized changing tables, and an […]
‘Vietnam Remembered: 50 Years Later’ to Include Aircraft Displays, Activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
The people and aircraft that participated in the Vietnam War will be remembered 50 years after the end of direct hostilities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which will be held July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will include specific programs and activities that […]
FAA Acting Administrator Visits Archer HQ
Photo above – FAA Acting Administrator, Bill Nolen sits in Archer’s simulator. You can’t electrify (aviation), until you certify (your aircraft with the FAA), which is why a recent visit to Archer HQ by FAA Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, and Director of Certification, Lirio Liu, along with others from the FAA was a noteworthy event […]
Boom Supersonic Begins Construction on Overture Superfactory
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, kicked off construction of its Overture Superfactory today in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Overture Superfactory is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located on a 62-acre campus at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. This site will house the final assembly line, as well as test facility, and customer […]
CubCrafters Acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
Photo above – A Summit Ski equipped Carbon Cub FX-3 explores the wintertime backcountry in Washington State (Photo credit: Courtesy of CubCrafters) CubCrafters, a designer and manufacturer of Part 23 Certified, Light-Sport, and Experimental backcountry aircraft, has announced the acquisition of Summit Aircraft Skis, including the company’s design and manufacturing assets, unique patents and related […]
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
Santa’s sleigh may not be the only thing seen flying in the skies of Texas. Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Dallas-area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11 stores, making it easier than ever for customers to grab those last-minute gifts. No assistance from Rudolph needed. […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Becomes First Airport in the World to Offer Waymo Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Service
Photo above – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego takes the first ride to the airport in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport®, has set another milestone with Waymo launching fully autonomous vehicle service to the general public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego arrived at the 44th Street […]
Zipline and the Government of Rwanda Announce New Partnership
Zipline has announced a new partnership with the Government of Rwanda that aims to complete nearly 2 million instant deliveries and fly more than 200 million autonomous kilometers in Rwanda by 2029. Under the new partnership, Rwanda will triple its delivery volume by adding new delivery sites in rural and urban locations throughout the country […]
Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs
Photo above – Frontier Precision Unmanned’s Cole Martz (third from right) poses with AeroX President Basil Yap (far right), AeroX STEM partner Donald Sweeper (center) and Sweeper’s students after donating drones to AeroX. Measurement technology provider Frontier Precision Unmanned has donated two drones valued at $50,000 to AeroX to support its STEM and workforce development […]
