Wayman Aviation Academy has received formal accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) to offer associate degrees in Aeronautical Science for students seeking to become commercial pilots. The new two-year associate degree program is the only one of its kind in South Florida, as the academy is the only independent flight […]
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Orders for the Eviation Alice Pass $2 Billion
Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, has announced that the order book for its world-leading nine-seater all-electric Alice airplane has passed a total value of US $2 billion. The Eviation Alice conducted its first flight on 27 September 2022 at Grant County International Airport (MWH), Washington State, the first all-electric commuter airplane to pass […]
Change is Coming to Key West International Airport
Last Wednesday was an exciting day in Key West. After completing 100% design in just over 10 months, with an early construction package to market in 6 months, McFarland Johnson (MJ) joined community leaders and project team members for the ground-breaking of Key West International Airports New Concourse A and Terminal Improvements program. MJ provided […]
Former State Aviation Official Heads Glendale, Arizona Airport
The city of Glendale has announced that Matthew Smith has been selected as Glendale’s Airport Administrator. Smith has worked in the aeronautics field for over 20 years. He joins the city of Glendale after serving as the Airport Manager at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, Arizona. GCN is owned and operated […]
American Airlines Cadet Academy Announces New Partnership with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
American Airlines and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations. “The American […]
DroneUp Partners with Utah Division of Aeronautics for Air Mobility & Urban Planning
DroneUp, LLC, has announced it has joined the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. The objectives of this group are to study and strategize on policies around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). AAM has the potential to unlock the key benefits for Utah, including economic growth; connecting underserved communities; […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Names Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer
Steven Baldwin Associates has announced the selection of Deven Judd, A.A.E., IAP, PMP as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, South Carolina. The Airport is owned and operated by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. Judd has served as the Director, Concessions Development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) […]
Massachusetts Airport Managers Look Outward as They Chart the Future of Aviation
Photo above – State Senator John C. Velis addresses the delegates at the 2022 MAMA Annual Conference. More than 130 delegates to the Massachusetts Airport Management Annual Conference addressed a wide range of topics as the organization celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the MGM Hotel in Springfield, MA (Oct 23-25). Airport Managers, consultants, service providers […]
City of Riverside Names C. Daniel Prather New Airport Manager
The City of Riverside has named Dr. C. Daniel Prather, an aviation veteran with two decades of experience, as Airport Manager at Riverside Airport. He replaces Kim Ellis, who managed the airport for the past eight years. Prather has served for years as a trainer, educator, speaker and author across several states in the U.S. […]
AeroX Partner Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Launches North Carolina’s First Drone First Responder Service
Imagine you hear intruders attempting to break into your home. You dial 911. As law enforcement speeds to your location, a drone appears and begins transmitting video of the intruders to law enforcement, following the intruders as they flee, until Deputies can apprehend them safely. This futuristic scenario is happening today in the Village of […]
