Huntsville International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville. Huntsville International Airport, located in North Alabama, is the first commercial airport in the U.S. approved as a reentry site to receive a space vehicle landing. “Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first […]
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Enstrom Helicopter Under New and Stable Ownership
Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises, announced that he has purchased The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation of Menominee, Michigan, to rebuild the Enstrom brand into one of the leading American-made helicopter manufacturers as it once was. In a letter to the Enstrom leadership team, Surack shared his appreciation to the employees for their devotion and dedication […]
Textron Aviation Inks Order for Three Cessna Citations in Support of the Government of Turkey Flight Inspection Missions
Textron Aviation has announced it has received an order from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) for one special mission Cessna Citation Longitude and two special mission Cessna Citation Latitude jets. The aircraft will be fitted with special flight inspection calibration equipment and used by the DHMI (General Directorate of State Airports Authority) in Turkey to inspect […]
NATCA Mourns Loss of Veteran Miami Tower Controller and Union Facility Representative Narciso Torres
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is shocked and extremely saddened to report the passing of veteran Miami Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT, MIA) controller and devoted Union member Narciso Torres, who was aboard a single-engine Cessna 172 that crash-landed Saturday on the Haulover Inlet Bridge north of Miami Beach, Fla. Torres served as […]
Oklahoma Legislation Lands Grant Program for More Direct Flights
A two-year effort has landed legislation into law to increase the number of direct flights between Oklahoma airports and premiere destination cities. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Representative Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City created the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission […]
Jersey Mike’s Partners with Flytrex to Deliver Subs in the Sky
Subs and other delicious items on Jersey Mike’s menu will be available for ultrafast drone delivery in Holly Springs, NC Jersey Mike’s Subs today announced it has partnered with Flytrex, a leader in on-demand, ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to deliver food orders via drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Orders from Jersey Mike’s […]
Wayne Executive Jetport Pavement Project Positions Airport for Future Growth
For a large portion of the past decade, the Wayne Executive Jetport has been experiencing problems with the asphalt pavement for its main aircraft parking apron. When aircraft park on the apron, they often leave depressions in the pavement, leading airport staff to need to tug aircraft from their parked position occasionally. Because of this […]
NCDOT Welcomes Five New BEYOND Partners
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is welcoming five new partners to its BEYOND team, working to test and demonstrate how to usher in the widespread use of drones for government and commercial use. The five new companies are: Aerial Vantage – Flight operator and service provider building an enterprise software platform for […]
Alabama Governor Welcomes Airbus Expansion Project Adding 1,000 Jobs in Mobile
Governor Kay Ivey joined Airbus officials, Mobile leaders and education professionals at a community event Monday afternoon to celebrate the aerospace company’s new growth plans at its Alabama manufacturing facility. Airbus’ latest expansion project calls for the addition of a third final assembly line, or FAL, at its Mobile factory to support increased production of […]
James Stephens to Take the Reins at Greenville Downtown Airport in October
James Stephens will be stepping down from his current role as Executive Director of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission to take the reins of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in October. Stephens, who has directed the Commission for eight years, also sits on the board of directors as Treasurer for the National Association of State […]
