More than 800 military personnel are set to converge on Salina and the surrounding area for the next several weeks to participate in the joint-service exercise, Jaded Thunder. The exercise will include joint corps integration by members of Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Army units, as well as representatives of the U.S. Special Operations […]
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Beechcraft Introduces the New Flagship King Air 360
Textron Aviation is ushering in the next generation of its legendary King Air turboprop family with the Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER. The updated flagship turboprop offers the latest technological advancements in the cockpit, a redesigned cabin, and enhancements to passenger comfort. The aircraft is currently in production with customer deliveries expected to begin in the […]
Virgin Hyperloop and Spirit AeroSystems Announce Collaboration Agreement
Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] has joined in partnership with Virgin Hyperloop as it prepares to move towards a commercial product. The collaboration will help to solidify the hyperloop prototype utilizing Spirit Aerosystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians. “As one of the most credible aerospace-grade structures companies in the world, Spirit […]
KCAC Aviation Delivers Its First Pilatus PC-12 NGX
KCAC Aviation has delivered its first PC-12 NGX, the new single-engine turboprop from Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. The PC-12 NGX was delivered to a customer in Oklahoma, marking another milestone in KCAC’s 54-year history in the aviation business. The NGX has been highly sought after since being introduced last fall at the 2019 National […]
GlobalParts.aero Appoints Steve Farber, Director of Sales & Customer Service
GlobalParts.aero recently named Steve Farber to his new role as Director of Sales and Customer Service. As an industry veteran, Farber launched his career with Hawker-Beechcraft in 2004 and came to GlobalParts from CAV Ice Protection, where he was Vice President, Aftermarket Business. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Manufacturing Technology and […]
Online Aviation Degree Launches at Kansas State Polytechnic This Spring
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its aviation offerings to include an online bachelor’s degree geared for students who have previously earned aviation-related certificates, ratings, licensures or college credit. This spring, a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical technology with a professional aviation option has launched at Kansas State Polytechnic. The online program combines a […]
KDOT Partners with Tech Companies to Grow Kansas Aviation
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced the addition of UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF), Vigilent and Lemasters Group Consulting Services as the newest members of the Kansas Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) during Aviation Day at the Capitol on March 12. “UPS Flight Forward has a very positive relationship with KDOT Aviation, and […]
KDOT Announces Aviation Art Contest Winners
Young artists from around the state were recognized recently for submitting winning artwork in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s 2020 Kansas Aviation Art Contest. The contest is designed to challenge young people to use creative expression through art to illustrate the importance of aviation. Artists ages 6-17 were divided in three age categories (junior, intermediate […]
KDOT Certifies Employees as Drone Operators
Kansas Department of Transportation employees across the state are being certified as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial drone operators. Cooperative efforts between KDOT and members of the Kansas Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Joint Task Force continue to improve partnership efforts between state agencies in Kansas. Drones represent a number of opportunities for the transportation industry […]
KDOT Announces Kansas Airport Improvement Projects
Twenty-three projects have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for the purpose of planning, constructing or rehabilitating public use general aviation airports, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. KAIP receives $5 million annually through the T-WORKS transportation program and requires airport sponsors to share in the project costs by paying a […]
