Artwork above – First place winner of the Senior Division: Catherine Park The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young people in aviation through artistic expression. This year’s contest, themed “Women With Wings,” encouraged […]
Featured
Use this category to have posts appear in the front page slider.
Public Comment Period Open for Flying Cloud Airport Long-Term Plan
Photo above – The MAC invites the public to attend an open house to learn about the draft 2040 long-term plan for Flying Cloud Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has opened a 45-day public comment period for its draft 2040 long-term plan for Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in […]
Beyond Pilots: Unconventional Paths to a Successful Aviation Career
When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticized. Nonetheless, there are still further positions in the industry that could bring successful careers. Gabriele Gile, Human Resources Business Partner at BGS – a leading ground handling service company – shares her insights on career opportunities, the […]
Heven Unveils Next-Generation Hydrogen-Powered Raider Drone
Heven announced the debut of its Raider platform this week. This next-generation platform, which offers flight endurance in excess of 10 hours and supports payloads up to 50 lbs, is engineered to deliver 24/7 usability, enhanced payload capacity and modular adaptability, addressing the evolving needs of modern defense and security forces. Raider’s engineering represents a […]
Twin City GA Airports See More Growth in Operations
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. […]
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 […]
