Photo above – VIPs pose in front of Draken International adversarial support aircraft. Photo by Tim Moore. Last Thursday, military, state/local government, academia, and industry leaders from around the state met for lunch and a VIP Tour at the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). Also in attendance were representatives from the Economic Development Partnership of […]
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MCI’s Melissa Cooper – Continuing Her Quest for Growth, New Experiences and Success
Photo above – In 2021 Melissa Cooper was manager of Kansas City’s Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC). By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Melissa Cooper recently became their first female director in the history of the Kansas City Aviation Department. With over 25-years of extensive airport management and aviation experience, Cooper is well-prepared to lead Kansas […]
Jet Luxe Enters Morocco as Gateway to African Market Expansion
Jet Luxe is geared up to expand its footprint into the African market by announcing the opening of a new office in Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy into the African market. Yassine el Moussi, Chief Business Officer at Jet Luxe, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion into Morocco, stating, […]
Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces to Illuminate Change in Children’s Lives
This holiday season, Ryan Aviation Group has announced a collaborative partnership with the Shania Kids Can Foundation, embarking on a Match Dollar Campaign aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing crises and financial difficulties. As the founder of Ryan Aviation Group, Dan Ryan says, “If you want to be rich, […]
It’s Ski Season Again in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Alright, well it can always be ski season in Microsoft Flight Simulator if you so desire. However, now that we enter the winter months again and the snow is starting to fly, it becomes that time again for me to hop into my favorite ski plane and head for the slopes! Having just recently experienced […]
Cirrus Aircraft Adds Second FAA-Certified Vision Jet Simulator for World-Class Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft announced the addition of a second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator to serve the company’s expansion plans and provide access to world-class flight training, including initial type-ratings and recurrent training for new and pre-owned aircraft owners at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. The latest Vision Jet simulator, built […]
Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X. Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world’s […]
AutoFlight Unveils High-Payload Advanced Air Mobility Firefighting Program and Debuts Fully Functional Prototype
Global eVTOL pioneer AutoFlight has announced the launch of a high-payload firefighting program and released a fully functional prototype. With a maximum takeoff weight of two metric tons (MTOW), the firefighting model is designed to lift a 400kg payload over a distance of up to 200km and can reach speeds in excess of 200km/h. It […]
Liberty University Expands Pilot Training Program with 16 Additional Cessna Skyhawks
Textron Aviation has announced an agreement with Liberty University for the purchase of 16 Cessna Skyhawks to be delivered beginning in 2026. The aircraft will add to Liberty University’s existing fleet of 24 Skyhawks to ensure that the university’s students receive the highest quality pilot training aircraft available. “We are proud to support Liberty University’s […]
Electra Completes World’s First Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft Flight
Photo above – Electra’s EL-2 Goldfinch takes off on its first hybrid-electric flight on November 19, 2023. (Credit: John Langford/Electra) Electra.aero, Inc. has announced that it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. “The Goldfinch completed an all-electric test flight on November 11 and […]
