Photo above – A modernized 2,300 lb. gross weight PA-18 Super Cub on WipLine amphibious floats – Photo courtesy of CubCrafters. CubCrafters has announced the public availability of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that increases the gross weight of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to 2,300 lbs. Originally obtained by CubCrafters in 2007 and updated […]
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InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson Expands AVIAS Software Suite with Launch of FLOW
InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, has announced the launch of FLOW, an advanced terminal planning application developed to further expand the capabilities of the AVIAS™ airport management platform. FLOW is a strategic tool designed to streamline and optimize terminal design, passenger throughput, and operational readiness using predictive analytics, simulation modeling, and real-time data integration. […]
Fabio Bendaña Joins RS&H as Associate Vice President of Aviation
The national employee-owned architecture, engineering and consulting firm RS&H has announced that Fabio Bendaña has joined the company as an Associate Vice President for the firm’s aviation market services. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in aviation architecture, Bendaña’s journey marks a step forward in RS&H’s mission to deliver innovative and impactful projects […]
GAMA Announces 2025 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Porter High School in Porter, Texas, is the first-place winner of the 2025 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia, is the second-place winner and the team from El Segundo High School in El Segundo, California, is the […]
Aviation Groups Urge Swift Senate Confirmation for FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford
After a key Senate committee hearing last week, numerous aviation groups, including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called upon lawmakers to move forward on the nomination of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford appeared last week before […]
AOPA Aviation STEM Curriculum Earns Students Credit at Community College of Beaver County
Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has entered a nationwide memorandum of understanding with the AOPA Foundation to grant up to 10 credits to students who complete the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The agreement allows high school students to jumpstart their college and professional careers within aviation. […]
At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years. The meeting, hosted by the Department of Transportation (DOT), […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2025-2026 at 97th Annual Conference & Exposition in Atlanta
Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E., Airport Director, Boise Airport, took office June 10 as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2025-2026. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the Association’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, […]
Altaport Launches Transient Management Solutions at Four New Airports, Names Matt Broffman CEO to Accelerate Growth
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 […]
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: […]
