The N.C. Department of Transportation has another new tool to help make our roadways safer: Drones. This week, the Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet became the first bridge in the state inspected using a drone as part of the regular biennial inspection process. Inspection crews monitored live high-definition video feeds from the drone as […]
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Red Tail Pilot Shares Love of Flight with Students
By Kim J. Stevens For Captain Alex “SANKA” Anderegg flying the F-16 is an absolute thrill. “The speed, pulling Gs, and employing the jet as a weapon never gets old,” said the pilot who flies for the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard based at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. “It’s an extremely perishable […]
Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon
By Dr. John Eagerton On February 17th I had the thrill of a lifetime and the privilege to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon courtesy of the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard based at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. The 187th is part of the famed 100th Fighter Squadron which was one of the […]
Archer Announces Commitment to Launching Its Urban Air Mobility Network in Los Angeles by 2024
California-based Archer, who are designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced their commitment to launching their first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network in Los Angeles by 2024. Archer is excited to explore the potential for UAM to address some of Southern California’s mobility challenges and provide a new option for […]
McFarland Johnson Expands Jacksonville & Greenville Offices & Staff
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, and construction services firm, has announced its continued expansion in the Southeast. To better serve their growing practice in Florida, they announced a new larger Jacksonville, FL office located in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. This office will continue to serve their Aviation division throughout Florida and […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Pursuing Grant to Add Direct Flights from Washington D.C. Area
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced it is pursuing a federal grant to recruit an air carrier to provide direct service from the Washington D.C. area. EWN plans to ask for $1 million over two years as a revenue guarantee for this new commercial air service. The grant is a part of the Department […]
Oklahoma Airports to Receive $15M in Coronavirus Relief
A new program by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to begin distributing nearly $15.2 million dollars to several Oklahoma airports. The Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) is part of the Federal Governments latest Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA). Oklahoma will have $15,198,519 to distribute to 77 Oklahoma airports, including […]
Cadet Unit of Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Receives National Quality and Performance Award
The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) announced today that the Green Mountain Composite Squadron (VT-006) has recently been awarded the National Quality Cadet Unit Award. The Award acknowledges the Squadron’s success in attaining specific goals in several benchmarks, such as cadet achievement, adult leadership, summer encampment attendance, squadron growth, annual retention and […]
CAF Dixie Wing Becomes CAF Airbase Georgia
Above photo by John Willhoff. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing announces its official recognition as, and transition to, CAF Airbase Georgia, effective Feb 18, 2021. The group has achieved the designation of Airbase within the organization as a result of tremendous growth and awarded accomplishments over the last 35 years. “We are one […]
Mesa Air Group Announces New Senior Vice President of Finance
Mesa Air Group, Inc. named Torque Zubeck as its new Senior Vice President of Finance. Zubeck brings 20 years of industry experience and will help oversee the company’s financials and report directly to President and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Lotz. “We are excited to welcome Torque to Mesa,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and Chief Executive […]
