MDOT Recognized as LiDAR Drone Technology Leader

Last week, Mississippi Transportation Commissioners recognized the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) as a winner of the 2022 Digital States Survey Award in the Transportation Category. The national award was given by the Center for Digital Government (CDG), which recognizes states that implement exceptional use of technology, to improve public service delivery, increase capacity, streamline […]

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Blue Line Aviation Takes Delivery of Three More Diamond DA-40 NG Aircraft

Blue Line Aviation, an independent commercial pilot training school in Smithfield, North Carolina has grown the flight school’s fleet to 31 aircraft with the addition of three new Diamond DA-40 NG planes. Together, the new airplanes represent a $1.5 million (approximately) investment in education in Johnston County. This investment is just a small portion of […]

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MAC Reliever Airports Supported 342,000 Operations in 2022

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) general aviation system in the Twin Cities supported a total of 342,136 aircraft operations in 2022. The newly released year-end operations data accounts for all takeoffs and landings at the system’s six Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area general aviation airports. Operations declined just under 3% compared to the 352,195 total operations […]

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Kansas City to Open First New Airport Terminal in 50 Years on Feb. 28

Kansas City will officially open its new 1-million-square-foot terminal on Feb. 28. As the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history, the new $1.5 billion single Kansas City International (MCI) terminal will be one of the most inclusive in the U.S. With features including a sensory room, all-gender restrooms with adult-sized changing tables, and an […]

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Auburn Aviation Reveals Display Honoring Late Aviation Management Director Lt. Col. Harold R. Decker

The life and legacy of late Aviation Management Director and Engineering Associate Professor Emeritus Lt. Col. Harold R. Decker will live on thanks to a new display dedicated in his honor at the Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building. Family, friends and alumni gathered on Feb. 4 to unveil the display, which features personal and […]

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Golden LEAF Foundation Awards Funding to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) recently received $753,700 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation as part of its Community-Based Grants Initiative. The funding will be used to extend public utilities and prepare land to serve a 90-acre Corporate Aerospace Development site planned at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. The end state of the project […]

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WSDOT Aviation Welcomes David Ison

David Ison recently joined WSDOT Aviation Division for Airport Land Use Compatibility & Emerging Aviation Technologies. He is also charged with monitoring and fostering emerging aviation technologies in the state to include sustainable aviation fuels, electric and hybrid aircraft, as well as advanced/urban/regional air mobility (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft – eVTOLs). Ison’s background […]

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U.S. Air Force Awards Large Aircraft Automation Study to Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced a United States Air Force contract to explore the automation of large, multi-engine jets. This study will include a feasibility assessment of full and limited aircraft automation features for cargo operations. Remotely piloted aircraft will enable the Air Force to increase mission tempo worldwide […]

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