Flytrex announced last week that it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its delivery radius to one nautical mile across all its operating stations in North Carolina. With a rapidly growing list of collaborations with leading restaurant and retail chains – far more than any other drone delivery company – […]
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St. Lucie County’s Treasure Coast International Airport Publishes RFQ for Major Airport Development
The Treasure Coast International Airport (KFPR) has issued a “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for the development of its airport located in St. Lucie County, one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. The RFQ includes the development of the airport, which may include: The lease and operation of the new 28,500 square foot hangar and […]
Eviation Lifts the Curtain on Alice Executive Cabin Design
Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today introduced the design for the executive cabin version of its Alice all-electric aircraft. The new six-passenger configuration boasts an elegant, refined and modern interior offering corporate travelers a luxurious and spacious cabin that redefines regional executive travel. The reinvented executive cabin features an innovative design that […]
UTSA Klesse College unveils gift from The Dee Howard Foundation
Last week, the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) newly named Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) unveiled a gift from the Dee Howard Education Fund and The Dee Howard Foundation. A Dee Howard XR Learjet replica model is now proudly displayed in the lobby area of the […]
Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has opened the application period for the 2022 Apprenticeship Program. The 2022 group, which will begin in August, will be the fourth apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft’s world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training, as well as classroom instruction […]
New Mexico EDD Grant to Benefit Town of Taos Airport
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded its third rural LEDA infrastructure grant to the Town of Taos for airport industrial park investments that will help attract new businesses and better serve passengers, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced. The awards from the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) come under […]
New Sandhills Global Market Report Underscores Supply and Demand Trends Impacting the Aviation Industry
Sandhills Global has announced a new market report identifying noteworthy supply and demand trends within the used piston single aircraft category in Sandhills marketplaces. This report is the first from Sandhills addressing the aviation industry. Other Sandhills Market Reports are focused on the used commercial truck, heavy construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Sandhills’ aviation […]
NBAA Thanks Linda Peters for Her Decades of Service
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Vice President of Exhibits Linda Peters is retiring Jan. 12, 2022, after nearly 28 years of service with the association. “Throughout her career with NBAA, Linda’s invaluable counsel has ensured that our exhibitors get the highest value from their investment in our shows,” said NBAA President […]
Henderson Engineers Shapes Innovative Travel Experience at New KC Int’l Airport
Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, is leading the charge on cementing the new single terminal Kansas City International Airport (MCI) as a world-class facility. As the lead engineer on the $1.5 billion project, the firm is working closely with project partner Siemens to equip MCI with innovative technology for a cutting-edge experience […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Recipient of STEM Education Award
The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs. According to the United States Census Bureau, women made up nearly half of the U.S. workforce […]
