Dr. Amy Hoover of Ellensburg, Washington has been named the 2022 National Certified Flight Instructor of the Year. Amy graduated from Texas Christian University in 1983 with a B.S. in Geology, completed her Masters in Geology at Oregon State University in 1987, and her Ph.D. in Education in 2005 from Oregon State University. Amy has […]
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Amerijet International Airlines B757 Fleet Expansion
Amerijet International Airlines announced that it has introduced six B757 freighters to its fleet. The addition comes as part of a comprehensive expansion and modernization strategy launched by the company in 2020. The B757-200(PCF) freighters will offer Amerijet customers versatility, range, and payload capability ideally suited for destinations throughout its Caribbean, Mexico, Central American and […]
Cessna SkyCourier Twin Utility Turboprop Earns FAA Type Certification
Textron Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and produced […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Launches Aviation Education Grant Program
The Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2022 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2022, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in Colorado that have […]
NBAA Policy Priorities Included in Fiscal Year 2022 Government Spending Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed congressional passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which supports programs critical to aviation safety and advances the industry’s commitment to growth and sustainability. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the $1.5 trillion bipartisan spending package ensures funding for the federal government […]
North Dakota Aero Commission Names Commercial Service and GA Airport of the Year Awards
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota, has announced the winners of the 2021 North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards: 2021 North Dakota Commercial Service Airport of the Year: Grand Forks International Airport 2021 North Dakota General Aviation Airport of the Year: Hillsboro Regional Airport The awards […]
Five Oklahoma High Schools Lead Aviation Education Charge, Named Schools of Excellence
There is a grass-roots aeronautics movement taking off in Oklahoma classrooms, and the aviation and aerospace industry is counting on an innovative program to reach new heights. The 4-year “You Can Fly” High School Curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is being adopted by independent school districts at a record pace […]
GAMA Welcomes Two New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of UAV Turbines and Zipline as Associate Members EPIC. UAV Turbines is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and was founded in 2014. They are focused on the research, design and development of micro-turbines for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) propulsion systems and portable ground power applications. […]
Skyway Joins Global UTM Association (GUTMA)
Skyway has announced its collaboration with the Global UTM Association, better known as GUTMA. With a likely massive drone ecosystem soon to emerge, this collaboration proves timely in its ability to provide the fundamental building blocks of the ever evolving and technologically based consumer market. Skyway, an air traffic navigation Provider of Services for Urban […]
Breeze Airways to Start Service to Fort Myers in June
The Lee County Port Authority is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways will begin service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida, in June 2022. Breeze will bring nonstop flights to two cities not served at RSW – Las Vegas (LAS) and Charleston, South Carolina (CHS) – on June 11, 2022. The […]
