Ampaire is the first to complete a demonstration flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft along an actual airline route. The company flew its Electric EEL aircraft on November 22nd on a 20-minute flight from Maui’s Kahului Airport across the island to Hana and back on a single charge. Ampaire is now flying the route regularly in […]
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Wilmington Int’l Honored with ACI-NA’s Public Relations Programs Award
On Monday, the Wilmington International Airport received the Airports Council International North America’s (ACI-NA) Public Relations Programs Award (small airports), during the Airports Council International–North America (ACI-NA) 2020 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Awards program. Since its formation in 1990, the Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Awards have recognized […]
FAA Begins Scoping Period for Environmental Review at SpaceX Launch Site in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is holding a public scoping period for the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) related to plans by SpaceX to apply for licenses for suborbital and orbital launches of its Starship/Super Heavy project at its facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The scoping period will help the FAA in determine the scope of […]
Kansas Unveils Supersonic Flight Corridor
Testing area for supersonic flight brings fresh innovation to State Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced this week that KDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have finalized an agreement to establish the Kansas Supersonic Transportation Corridor (SSTC) for use in testing non-military aircraft that fly faster than the […]
Piper Certifies and Delivers First Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pilot 100. The Pilot 100, which was announced during Sun-n-Fun in 2019, is the value priced addition to Piper’s trainer-class line. Following certification, Piper began deliveries to its launch customer, American Flyers, who will be taking delivery […]
Aspen Flight Academy to Welcome New ALSIM AL40 Simulator
The Aspen Flight Academy in Colorado, a one-of-a-kind program that offers every Aspen High School student the chance to experience flight and learn about careers in aviation, will receive a new ALSIM AL40 simulator. An exact replica of Diamond’s DA40 NG aircraft, this will be the first AL40 in North America. The high fidelity AL40 […]
NCDOT Launches 2021 Aviation Art Contest, Added Incentives
The N.C. Department of Transportation is again bringing together art and aviation, as the agency hosts the 2021 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme is ‘A Friendlier World with Air Sports.’ Hot air balloons, stunt pilots, airshows and so much more bring people together and creates friendships that connect people from all over […]
John Eagerton Announces Retirement as Alabama Aeronautics Bureau Chief, Replacement Selected
After 27 years as Alabama’s Aeronautics Director and Chief of the Aeronautics Bureau, Dr. John Eagerton has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2021. In an official letter to airport operators, consultants and colleagues, Eagerton said, “It has been a privilege to work with you to improve Alabama’s airport system. I am also proud to […]
On-Demand Drone Delivery Company Flytrex Appoints Ben Thein as Chief Operating Officer
Flytrex, a leader in on-demand drone delivery for food and retail, announced the appointment of Ben Thein as Chief Operating Officer (COO). An accomplished executive with over fifteen years of managerial, operational and technical experience, Thein will lead global operations for the company with a special focus on building US-based partnerships in order to expand […]
NCDOT Reminds New Drone Pilots to Fly Safe this Holiday Season
Drones make great holiday gifts, but new and inexperienced pilots should follow some simple safety tips to protect yourself and others. More than 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As this number grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow basic safety precautions, because […]
