Piper Aircraft announced that it is sponsoring a team of dedicated aviators for the 2021 Air Race Classic. The Piper sponsored team, named “Tres Aviadoras” consists of three passionate aviators who seek to inspire and champion women in aviation. This year’s race will be an Air Derby format, where participants are able to choose their […]
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Iowa DOT Seeks Public Comment on Aviation System Plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input as they finalize the Iowa Aviation System Plan. This plan helps the Iowa DOT and Iowa Transportation Commission with planning and funding decisions to provide a strong, safe, and competitive air transportation system in Iowa. The DOT says that public input is a key part of […]
Pam Keidel-Adams Recognized for Leadership in Aviation
Pam Keidel-Adams, National Aviation Practice Leader for Kimley-Horn, was recognized in TRNews by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) for more than 30 years of leadership in aviation. Ms. Keidel-Adams’ aviation planning experience spans more than 30 years, progressing to a national leadership role and achieving industry recognition for her contributions to the aviation planning field. […]
Vermont CAP’s Rutland Composite Squadron Names New Cadet Commander
The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has awarded the prestigious Billy Mitchell Award Cadet/2nd Lt Trevor MacKay. The award was conferred by Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing. Cadet MacKay was also promoted to Cadet Commander of the Squadron. Only 15 percent of CAP cadets nationwide earn the Mitchell Award. […]
Flying Salukis’ Ground Work Leads to Another Top 3 National Finish
by Pete Rosenbery Even when grounded, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis find ways to reach new heights. After the May 2020 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competition was canceled and the 2021 version whittled to a virtual format with ground events only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SIU again showed its national prominence […]
B2Gnow Completes Acquisition of Panther International, Expanding Footprint in Transportation Sector
B2Gnow the national leader in supplier diversity and diversity contract compliance software, recently completed the acquisition of Panther International, the leading provider of public sector grant management and compliance software. B2Gnow is a portfolio company of Polaris Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. No financial terms were disclosed. B2Gnow and Panther International provide software platforms […]
Wayne County Jetport Director Receives FAA Manager of the Year Award
Brandon Gray, Executive Director of the Wayne County Jetport, was awarded the General Aviation Manager of the Year Award at the FAA Southern Region Airports Conference earlier this month. Each year, the Southern Region Airports Division selects an airport manager for this award who exemplifies excellence in airport management through significant accomplishments, development initiatives, significant […]
Two Virginia Airports Included in Breeze Airways Launch
Breeze Airways is a new airline that launched in the United States, and two of Virginia’s airports will offer their services beginning in June. The company targets underserved and unserved cities without nonstop service and has identified dozens of route opportunities from Norfolk International Airport. Norfolk will be one of Breeze Airways’ first four operations […]
RedTail Flight Academy Purchases Two Piper Pilot 100i Aircraft as Part of Minority Youth Aviation Scholarship Program
Piper Aircraft has announced an order for two Pilot 100i single-engine trainers from the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., inspired aviation scholarship program, the RedTail Flight Academy (RFA). The RedTail Flight Academy, which began its legacy with the Major General Irene-Trowel Harris Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, will officially begin training students in September 2021. The Academy, with a […]
Flytrex Gets FAA Approval to Provide Backyard Drone Delivery to Thousands of Homes in North Carolina
Flytrex today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, North Carolina, following approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The newly granted waiver permits Flytrex to operate its drone system above people, allowing for the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries of goods known to date. Deliveries will be made in cooperation with long-time […]
