Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced it has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet – roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes. The round was led by Prysm Capital, […]
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Your First Private Flight – How to Prepare and What to Expect
Private flights have long been a part of the glamorous world, with celebrities and VIP flyers owning private jets. But these days, while still maintaining exclusivity, private flights are easier to organize, especially when collaborating with private charter flight providers. They offer unique services, personalized according to passengers’ wishes, and ensure an exceptional travel experience. […]
Midwest Premier Hosts Graduation Ceremony for High School Pilots
By Ren Luebbering, Springfield-Branson National Airport For these students, the sky’s not the limit. Six Springfield seniors were celebrated and cleared for takeoff at the Inaugural Fly SPS Graduation Ceremony on April 10 at Midwest Premier, the Springfield-Branson National Airport General Aviation Terminal. For the past two years, the six graduates have spent half their […]
Carbon Cub UL Enters Full Scale Production
CubCrafters has announced that its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production. The Carbon Cub UL, offered both as a factory built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and as a factory builder assist Experimental Amateur Built (EAB) aircraft, combines advanced carbon-fiber construction, cutting-edge technology, and remarkable performance capabilities. Set to once again redefine the standards of […]
North Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charging Station Powers Flight in Aviation Milestone
North Carolina achieved an aviation milestone last week when the state’s first electric aircraft charger was used to power an electric aircraft for the first time. BETA Technologies officials partnered with Raleigh Executive Airport and the N.C. Department of Transportation to bring BETA’s ALIA CTOL aircraft to North Carolina as part of a demonstration of […]
Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK
Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]
The Evolution of Autonomous Systems in UAVs: Unlocking New Horizons for Innovation
By Hamed Khalkhali The skies are no longer the limit. The rapid progress of autonomous technologies is reshaping how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operate, propelling them into an era of independence, precision, and limitless potential. What was once the realm of science fiction is quickly becoming a reality. Drones are increasingly capable of performing tasks […]
MSP Airport Accelerates to Next Phase of Concourse G Expansion
Photo above – The expansion of MSP’s Concourse G will feature a new light-filled atrium near gate G8. Conceptual rendering courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The next phase of expansion on Concourse G at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is moving into high gear to improve operations and advance sustainability initiatives while greatly enhancing […]
Bombardier’s Record-Breaking Global 7500 Business Jet Achieves Category-Leading 100th Speed Record
Bombardier has announced that its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records(1). The industry flagship business jet set the mark on a mission departing from Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at the London Biggin Hill Airport on Feb. […]
NASAO Hosts Vital Forum for State Aviation Leaders
Photo above – Dan Harmon (Texas) speaking at the 2025 NASAO Washington Conference (photo courtesy of NASAO/Daniel Stanley). Last week, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Washington Conference just down the street from the Capitol Building. With over half of the states in attendance, the sold-out event served […]
