The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
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False River Regional Airport Named Airport of the Year; Manager to Retire in December
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently announced the winner of the Louisiana Airport of the Year, naming the False River Regional Airport. To be considered eligible for the award, an airport must have managed all maintenance inspection issues, managed all significant safety-related features, and made a significant impact on aviation through safety […]
DOAV Announces 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Winners
Above photo – Bruce Holmes submitted this photo of his ICON A5 flying over the James River near Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG). The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest. The winning photography is posted to the DOAV website and will be featured in the Virginia […]
FAA Selects NPUASTS for Radar Data Pathfinder Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a formal agreement with the state of North Dakota, through the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, a state agency, to use federal radar data to advance the integration of beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS). FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson made the announcement […]
MSU Illustrates UAS Capability in Support of FEMA’s Hurricane Helene Response
Mississippi State University uncrewed aircraft systems are providing real-time data in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to Hurricane Helene. Supported by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Project JUSTICE, MSU’s pilots, engineers and scientists from the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory and the Northern Gulf Institute deployed to Georgia Sept. […]
EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes First Flight in Brazil
Photo above – EH216-S´s first flight, performed at Quadra in Sao Paulo region, in the presence of numerous Brazilian aviation representatives and the media. EHang Holdings Limited announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EHang’s first trial flight in Brazil took place in […]
Electra Conducts Multiple Flight Demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft for U.S. Military
Photo above – Electra’s Ultra Short technology demonstrator takes off from a grass field during a flight demo at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Credit: Electra Electra.aero, Inc. has announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders. The demonstrations, held at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico […]
Heart Aerospace Unveils First Full-Scale Demonstrator for 30-Seat Hybrid-Electric Airplane
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker, has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, marking a major milestone in the development of its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. Built almost entirely in-house at Heart’s Gothenburg facilities, the demonstrator reflects the company’s strategy to simultaneously develop both the design and production processes. “Our industry is approaching […]
NASAO Concludes Successful 93rd Annual Convention, Announces 2024 Award Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pittsburgh, held from September 7-11, 2024. With more than 380 attendees registered and representation from 39 states and territories, NASAO leadership dubbed the event a success. “NASAO’s 93rd annual meeting once again provided the opportunity for state aviation […]
New Video Series Exploring Innovation Around the World Now Available from Boeing and Discovery Education
Discovery Education and Boeing are partnering to present a new virtual experience – Passport to Innovation – introducing students to Boeing employees creating the latest generation of innovative aerospace products. This five-part virtual video topic series (VTS) is part of FUTURE U, an award-winning program that provides standards-aligned, hands-on, experiential learning resources that ignite excitement […]
