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 […]
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LAX Automated People Mover Begins New Phase of Testing
Employees and guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now catch a glimpse of the Automated People Mover (APM), as a new phase of testing will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area (CTA). This is a key milestone for the APM testing team, with the first train vehicles crossing over Sepulveda and […]
San Carolos Flight Center First Flight School to Operate Aircraft on Swift Fuel’s 100R
Photo above – Rabbit Aviation Services CEO Dan DeMeo adds Swift 100R fuel to a San Carlos Flight Center Cessna 172. San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) has announced that they are now operating all of their Cessna 172 aircraft on Swift Fuels’ newly approved 100R unleaded aviation gasoline. As the first flight school in the […]
Campbell Police Department Secures Waiver for 24/7 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. This approval is the first of its kind to include nighttime operations and allows Campbell Police Department […]
Association of California Airports Hosts Largest Annual Conference to Date
The Association of California Airports (ACA), representing California’s 241 public-use airports, successfully concluded its Annual Conference from October 2 to 4 in South Lake Tahoe. This year’s event marked a milestone, being the highest-attended conference since its inception in 1997, with over 170 attendees from across the state. The conference provided airport managers and aviation […]
VOICEBRAIN brings AI to the aviation industry and announces its CRADA agreement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
VoiceBrain is unveiling its patented platform to the aviation industry. VoiceBrain has also entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate its advanced voice AI technology into the Oakland Transportation Security Administration (TSA) radio operations. This innovative solution is already operational at several airports, with a […]
Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million in FAA Grants for Runway, Taxiway Improvements
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a total of $636 million to airports across the country, under its 2024 […]
Skyryse Expands Southern California Campus with New Facility at Hawthorne Airport
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™ has announced the opening of a new facility at Hawthorne Airport in California. This latest expansion follows closely on the heels of the recent launch of an additional facility in El Segundo, further expanding their presence in Southern California. The new Hawthorne facility represents a significant milestone in Skyryse’s journey […]
Pyka Announces Heinen Brothers Agra Services as First U.S. Customer for Autonomous Electric Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka has announced that Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest privately owned aerial application service providers in North America, has become its first Pelican Spray customer in the United States. Heinen Brothers Agra Services will now begin integrating Pelican Spray into their extensive fleet of agricultural aircraft. This addition will enhance their operations […]
Four New I Hart Flying Foundation Scholars Advancing Their Wings to Soar
Launched on Monday, May 6th and seeing more than 150 qualified applications, I Hart Flying Foundation recently announced the newest four scholars to their growing Hart Nation. “Our diverse selection committee of industry professionals have the most challenging job to choose the best scholars that represent our Hart Nation,” shared Rachelle Spector, founder of I […]
