Mesa Air Group, Inc. has signed an agreement with aerospace technology company Flirtey to order 4 delivery drones, with an option to order an additional 500 aircraft. The agreement marks Mesa becoming the first scheduled airline to launch drone delivery in the U.S. Mesa and Flirtey are initially focusing on the last-mile food delivery industry, […]
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NCDOT Launches the 2022 Aviation Art Contest
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging children and teenagers to show off their artistic work by taking part in the 2022 Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Design Your Perfect Aircraft”. All North Carolina students born between Jan. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2015 are welcome to submit their entries now through Jan. […]
Manassas Regional Airport and Airport Commission Receives Highest Recognition from the Civil Air Patrol
The Manassas Regional Airport and Airport Commission has received the Mid-Atlantic Region Civil Air Patrol Frank G. Brewer Memorial Aerospace Award in the Organization Category of the Year Award. This honor is recognizing the outstanding contributions to the advancement of youth in aerospace activities. The award was presented in person by Commander of Civil Air […]
Raleigh Executive Jetport Hosts U.S. Aircraft Expo
A static display of aircraft from some of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and dealers joined forces on Friday and Saturday at Raleigh Executive Jetport. The latest models of general aviation aircraft were on display for the free, two-day showcase, just one of 12 in the nation, and the only expo scheduled this year on […]
Carol Comer Retiring After Stellar Career in Aviation, Transportation
As a young girl growing up, Carol L. Comer never dreamed that she would spend her career in aviation and transportation. “I always thought I would go to law school,” said Comer, who will be retiring from the Georgia Department of Transportation at the end of the month. “It is interesting looking back that those […]
Aviation Workforce Shortages Create Challenges for the Industry
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted almost 75,000 airline passenger boardings during the month of September 2021. This is a 90% increase from September 2020 but is still 16% below September 2019’s pre-pandemic airline boarding counts. Over the last four consecutive months, North Dakota’s airports have been able to sustain passenger demand between 15% […]
$20.7 Million in State Funding Announced for Airports Across New York State
The award of $20.7 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements at 24 public-use airports across New York was recently announced. This State funding will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resilience at these facilities. “Local and regional airports are the gateway to communities across New York State, attracting […]
Senior Burlington CAP Squadron Promotes Experienced Pilot, USAF Veteran
The Burlington Senior Squadron VT-002, for volunteers 19 and up, of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), announced the promotion of Senior Member Anthony “Tony” Derderian to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. “1st Lt Derderian’s promotion is a recognition of his commitment to the Civil Air Patrol since his teen years, valued […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Wins National Award for Website Redesign
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport’s website, www.flyewn.com, has been selected as a 2021 Gold Award Winner in the category of Best Transportation Website Design by w3’s Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts judging committee. “The new site represents one of EWN’s many successful technological initiatives. It’s designed to engage both outbound and inbound travelers and it […]
Vantis and Thales Partner to Build Nation’s First Statewide BVLOS Network
Vantis, North Dakota’s Statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Network, has selected a long-term systems integrator to build out this groundbreaking UAS, or drone, infrastructure across the state. Thales, a global technology leader, was one of three aviation giants providing engineering and integration services being evaluated to enable BVLOS UAS flights on Vantis. A state selection committee […]
