Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed more than 680,000 passengers in July, the highest July ever and the second greatest monthly count in the airport’s history, officials announced. The Southern California gateway reported 681,912 passengers last month, surpassing the previous July high recorded in 2007. The monthly total was 2.3% higher than in July a year […]
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Pivotal’s eVTOL Aircraft Draws Enthusiastic Response from California Fire Agencies in Multi-Agency Demonstration Series
Pivotal recently concluded a trio of public safety demonstration events across California, partnering with San Bernardino County Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire District (SMFD), and Cosumnes Fire Department. Each event showcased the potential of Pivotal’s single-seat aircraft to dramatically improve emergency response capabilities—especially in locations where time, terrain, and traffic can mean the difference between […]
Ontario International Airport Adopts New Use and Lease Agreement
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) is poised for continued growth and long-term sustainability following approval of a new Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. The 132-page agreement replaces a version adopted in 1999, when ONT was under the ownership of Los Angeles World Airports. The […]
Ontario International Airport Keeps Climbing with Passenger Count Up Nearly 2% in May
The number of passengers who traveled through Ontario International Airport (ONT) was higher by nearly 2% in May, the 51st straight month of year-over-year growth, while air cargo volume increased 5%, officials announced. The airport reported 630,137 passengers last month, 1.9% more than May 2024. Domestic passengers totaled 591,336, while the number of international travelers was […]
Klein Vision unveils production prototype of the AirCar
Klein Vision, the Slovakia-based developer of the world’s first certified flying car, the AirCar, unveiled its production prototype at the 2025 Living Legends of Aviation Gala Dinner in Beverly Hills. The production prototype builds on years of rigorous testing and technical refinement and is designed for commercial scalability. AirCar inventor and designer Stefan Klein unveiled […]
San Diego International Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Celebrate Inaugural Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) celebrated the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and Schiphol International Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Before boarding the Boeing 787-9 aircraft, KLM passengers were treated to inaugural festivities in SAN’s Terminal 2 gate area as executives from the airline and the airport […]
Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Responder Program with MatrixSpace Radar Network
MatrixSpace has announced that the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has expanded its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, establishing the largest first responder agency coverage area (37 square miles) monitored by radar sensors instead of humans in the United States. The PSPD’s program expansion was made possible with multiple remote drone launch points across […]
FAA Orders California County to Reverse Ban on 100LL Sale and Self-Fueling After AOPA Files Complaint
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ruled that a prohibition of the sale of 100LL (low lead) avgas—the primary fuel used in piston aircraft worldwide—at two airports in Santa Clara County, California, violated obligations the County agreed to when receiving $6.8 million in federal airport development assistance between 1983 and 2011, among other federal funds. Local […]
Sacramento County Department of Airports Chooses Chris Wimsatt as Assistant Director
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the promotion of Chris Wimsatt to the recently created role of Assistant Director of Airports, effective December 29th, 2024. Wimsatt was selected for this position following an exceptionally competitive process. Reporting directly to the Director of Airports, Cindy Nichol, Wimsatt will play a key leadership role in […]
Sacramento County Department of Airports Releases RFQ for New Rental Car Facility
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA), which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), has announced the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify a private developer to partner with the County and its stakeholders to deliver a new, state-of-the-art consolidated rental-car facility (ConRAC). The project will include construction of a multi-level facility south […]
