The Experimental Aircraft Association opened its Education Center, originally known as Project 21, with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 12. The museum addition is a two-story, 30,000 square foot facility to further develop aviation education and training. “The education center was built to enhance aviation education for kids and pilots unlike any other facility.” […]
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Oklahoma Ranked #1 in the Nation for High Schools Teaching Aviation Curriculum
While commercial runways were nearly vacant during the early days of the pandemic of 2020-2021, staff from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission were knocking on the doors of high school superintendents and school counselors across Oklahoma’s 77 counties, asking if they could visit about an emerging aviation curriculum available to their students. Oklahoma Aeronautics has advocated […]
MassDOT Aeronautics Administrator Named Chair of World Economic Forum’s Advanced and Urban Aerial Mobility Cities and Regions Coalition
Jeffrey DeCarlo, Ed.D., PMP, ATP, Administrator of the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), has been appointed inaugural chair of the Advanced and Urban Aerial Mobility Cities and Regions Coalition of the World Economic Forum. The Coalition is helping cities and regions plan for Advanced and Urban Aerial Mobility, which encompasses emerging […]
Zipline Receives FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, Initial Flights to Be Conducted in North Carolina
Zipline has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 air carrier certification to operate in the U.S. Although concern still exists by pilots of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, Zipline is now authorized to complete the longest range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the U.S., with operations covering the largest area and greatest distance of […]
Pitt Greenville Airport Hosts Groundbreaking for Five Corporate Aircraft Hangars
The Pitt Greenville Airport Authority is underway with the construction of five hangars to house corporate aircraft. The airport hosted a groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the construction site located near the airport entrance on 400 Airport Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. The hangars are scheduled for completion February 2023. Four hangars will be […]
War Eagle Women Place Second, Fourth Among Collegiate Teams at 2022 Air Race Classic
Photo above – Auburn’s War Eagle Women, from left to right, Ashley Baldwin, Meg Cooper, Elizabeth Moorman, Madison Nugent, Elaina McKenna and Maggie Hearn, competed in the 2022 Air Race Classic cross-country race. The Auburn University School of Aviation brought home top collegiate prizes from the 2022 Air Race Classic this June, placing second and […]
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Announces $20.85 million in Federal Grants to Omaha and Lincoln Airports
On July 7, $20.85 million in federal grants through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law were awarded to two Nebraska airports, Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA) and the Lincoln Airport (LNK), according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The grants are part of the FY22 Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grants. Omaha Eppley Airfield received $20 million […]
James Kesler Named Chief Operations Officer at Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport’s strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts. A resident of nearby Chino, Kesler has served the Southern California gateway in a consulting capacity since the airport’s transfer from the City […]
Oklahoma Hosting Important Aviation Education Training Event
Approximately 70 teachers from over 50 in-state public school districts and 20 out-of-state districts will gather at the University of Oklahoma July 11-14 for intensive training in the implementation of the AOPA “You Can Fly” High School Aviation Curriculum. The four-day event will allow teachers the opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities and to […]
Innovative NSP Drone Program Highlighted by Governor
Photo above – A Nebraska State Patrol drone orbits a staged crashed scene outside of NSP headquarters. Last week, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts highlighted the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) innovative drone program during a press conference held at NSP Headquarters. Drone operators performed a live demo at the conclusion of the event. “The Nebraska […]
