Textron Aviation Inc. announced a signed purchase agreement for one Cessna Caravan aircraft destined for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. The Cessna Caravan will join two Bell 505 helicopters recently placed on order by the FWC. “The Cessna Caravan is a proven platform for public safety agencies around […]
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Textron Aviation Expands Parts Distribution Operations at Its HDQ Location to Better Serve Global Customer Base
Textron Aviation today announced a significant move to add 180,000 square feet of space to its parts distribution operations to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker products. Located at the company’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, the expansion supports parts availability for the thousands of aircraft operating about the world which […]
Aviation Commission Recommends Two Potential Options for New Aviation Capacity
After months gathering public feedback and reviewing technical analyses, the state Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission submitted Phase II recommendations (PDF 974KB) to the Washington State Legislature that include continued study of two options for future aviation capacity. The two options were submitted on Oct. 15 and include: Growing Paine Field according to its Airport Master […]
Air Travel Demand Remains Strong Throughout North Dakota
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 84,925 airline passenger boardings during the month of September 2022. This is a 13% increase from the 74,943 boardings that the state experienced last year in September 2021. It is also only 5% below September 2019’s pre-pandemic passenger counts of 89,925. Signs that air travel […]
Major Progress Announced Toward Boosting New York Corridor Drone Industry
The New York Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly uncrewed aircraft systems – commonly referred to as drones – beyond visual line of sight across the entire 50 miles of airspace within New York’s Drone Corridor. This flight authority will give NUAIR, the uncrewed aircraft systems […]
RTX Ventures Invests in H55 to Advance Electric Propulsion Technologies for Clean and Efficient Air Mobility Applications
RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), has made a minority investment in electric propulsion system company H55 to drive the development of electric aviation solutions. The investment in H55 aligns with Raytheon Technologies’ longstanding leadership in the development of innovative and sustainable propulsion technologies. H55, a Swiss company, is a […]
FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended Terminal Transition Routes, known as T-routes, are part of the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. “Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Is Sustainability Leader Among U.S. Airports
Being America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability […]
WWII SBD Gunner Flies Again After 80 Years
Photo above – WWII veteran gunner Dick Miralles relives his wartime flying in a restored SBD Dauntless dive bomber 80 years after he fought in the war. The aircraft is maintained and operated by CAF Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City, Ga. (photo courtesy of CAF Airbase Georgia) WWII Veteran Dick Miralles slid into the gunner’s […]
K-State Salina Receives Largest Corporate Gift in University History from General Atomics
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is launching a revitalization plan for its aerospace teaching and research facilities thanks to the support of California-based company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The company’s $10 million dollar gift marks the largest corporate gift to an academic program in Kansas State University’s history. With the General Atomics […]
