Altaport, a transient operations management solution for airports, has announced its expansion to four new airports: Palo Alto Airport (KPAO), Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB), Mobile International Airport (KBFM), and St. Elmo Airport (25R). These partnerships reflect Altaport’s continued growth and commitment to helping airports modernize general aviation operations, maximize revenue collection, and enhance the pilot […]
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Walmart Takes Flight with Drone Delivery Expansion to 5 New Cities, Redefining Fast, Flexible Retail
Walmart is taking convenience to new heights – and new speeds – with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: […]
NBAA 2025 White Plains Forum Thrills a Record-Setting Crowd
Held under sunny June skies, the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) White Plains Regional Forum was a blockbuster event, marked by an enthusiastic, overflowing crowd, a sold-out exhibit floor, a completely full aircraft showcase and a series of expert-led, standing-room-only panel discussions on the industry’s hottest topics. “NBAA’s White Plains Regional Forum brought together […]
Aerial Application Saves Corn from Severe Tar Spot Infection
A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial applicator immediately expressed concern about making the application because it was already late August, roughly 10-14 days after R4 growth stage, […]
Blade Participates in First Electric Passenger Flight in the U.S.
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. participated in the historic first passenger-carrying flight of an electric aircraft in the U.S. BETA Technologies’ ALIA conventional take-off and landing (“CTOL”) aircraft flew from East Hampton Airport in New York into John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The flight marked a major milestone in the advancement of […]
Aquagga, Inc. Demonstrates Successful PFAS Destruction with DoD-Funded Project
Aquagga, Inc. has successfully completed a PFAS destruction demonstration for the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. The goal of this project is to evaluate and validate emerging PFAS treatment technologies at scale. As one […]
Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Honors Veterans as Part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Activities
One of the most emotional and touching moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2025 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 25 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 […]
Space Operations and Airspace Safety: Debris Response Areas
As more and more commercial space operations occur, the FAA is sharing how it protects the flying public, including during an anomaly with debris. The FAA creates Aircraft Hazard Areas (AHAs) to prohibit aircraft from flying in the closed airspace around the path of a launch or reentry. The agency also may establish Debris Response […]
Kim Kenville Joins ADK as Senior Consultant
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has announced the addition of Kim Kenville, Ph.D., C.M., to their team as Senior Consultant. Ms. Kenville has more than 30 years of experience in airport management, aviation education, research, and consulting, and was a professor at the University of North Dakota (UND), where she led the airport management curriculum […]
Pete Bunce Appointed to Blackhawk Group Board of Directors
The Blackhawk Group has announced that Pete Bunce, former President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Company. Bunce brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished legacy in both military and civil aviation. Recently retired from GAMA, where he served from 2005 […]
