Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted yesterday. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and U.S.-based […]
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Mesa to Invest in Heart Aerospace and Orders 100 All-Electric Aircraft
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that it has made an investment in electric aircraft company, Heart Aerospace (“Heart”), a company that plans to be the first to produce the world’s first electric nineteen-seat ES-19 aircraft, alongside Breakthrough Energy Ventures and United Airlines Ventures. Subject to certain terms, Mesa also plans to add 100 ES-19 aircraft […]
Surf Air Mobility Signs Order for Up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft
Textron Aviation announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc., has signed a purchase agreement for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more. The order, which is subject to Surf Air Mobility obtaining financing, is part of an exclusive relationship […]
Former Oklahoma Commissioners Recognized at July Aeronautics Commission Meeting; Airport Grants Approved
At its meeting on Wednesday, July 14, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized former District 3 Commissioner Michael Ray and former District 5 Commissioner Dave Amis, III by presenting them with an authentic runway light converted into an award and plaque. Former Commissioner Amis was one of the longest-serving commissioners with 24 years of dedicated service […]
Global Jet Capital Appoints Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer
Global Jet Capital has announced the appointment of Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking over from Shawn Vick who will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Vivek joined the Company in 2015, in conjunction with Global Jet Capital’s acquisition of the GE Capital business aircraft portfolio and was named Chief Operating Officer in […]
Liberty University Selects ALSIM ALX Sim
ALSIM Simulators is excited to announce the sale of an ALX to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. This will be Liberty’s first ALSIM simulator. Liberty opted for all available flight models in the ALSIM ALX, which starts with a single engine piston close to a Cessna 172 and reconfigures to a medium jet similar […]
FAA to Host Northern California Airspace Workshops
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will host two virtual public workshops beginning today about the airspace in Northern California. The workshops will be via Zoom and livestream on social media on Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21. FAA representatives will explain how air traffic operates in one of the busiest and most complex segments […]
Summer Travel Provides Boost to North Dakota Airline Passenger Recovery
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 81,499 airline passenger boardings during the month of June. This month experienced the highest level of passenger traffic that the state has seen since the Covid-19 pandemic began and continues the monthly positive trend of growing airline passenger demand. The June numbers show that the […]
4JET Expands Presence in US
The 4JET Group (Alsdorf) continues its internationalization and has opened a new location in Atlanta, GA. In the future, the new building will serve as the headquarters for sales, application testing and service for the growing number of customers in North America and Mexico. The site, which is conveniently located for Atlanta Airport, will in […]
FAA Opens Houston Space Safety Office to Increase Oversight of Texas and New Mexico Operations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a safety field office in Houston to increase its oversight of commercial space operations in Texas and New Mexico. From this location, FAA inspectors will be able to more effectively and efficiently monitor the ongoing testing programs and commercial space tourism operations of SpaceX and […]
