The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has selected Volansi’s VOLY C10 for Site Acceptance Testing and use-case development for North Dakota’s statewide beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) network. This aircraft will test installed network components, ensure safety and reliability of the network, perform use-case development flights, and help NPUASTS set the standard requirements […]
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NBAA Announces Regional Forums’ Return in 2021
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will resume its popular Regional Forums on June 9, 2021, at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY. The forum will take place at the Million Air facility in accordance with local mandates and guidance from health experts, and with attendees’ health and safety as the highest priority. […]
UTSA, Dee Howard Foundation Launch Aviation and Aerospace Art Contest
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) are joining with local, state, and national partners to establish the Dee Howard Foundation/UTSA Pre-K thru 12 Aviation and Aerospace Art Contest. In celebration of the NASA MARS 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover, the theme of the inaugural contest for the 2020-2021 […]
More than $7M in Federal Grants Awarded to Support Nebraska’s Aviation System
Nebraska will be awarded more than $7 million in federal grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to support the state’s aviation system. The Airport Improvement Program is a United States federal grant program that provides funds to public use airports to help improve safety and […]
Eastern Michigan University Aviation Program Signs 5-Year Partnership Agreement with Crosswinds Aviation
The Eastern Michigan University Aviation Program, part of the College of Engineering and Technology, has signed a 5-year partnership agreement with Crosswinds Aviation, a flight training school dedicated to having a transformative impact on the lives of youth beginning careers in aviation. “We are thrilled to partner with Crosswinds Aviation and know that this strategic […]
Draken International Selects NCGTP for Operations Base
The state transportation secretary announced Tuesday a major aerospace company is making its home at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston. Draken International, a Texas-based firm that owns the world’s largest commercial fleet of privately-owned tactical aircraft, has leased hangar and office space at the Global TransPark. Draken plans to help prepare pilots at […]
Ohio Aviation Association Elects New Board Members, Officers and Presents Awards at Annual Conference
The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) kicked-off its annual conference, themed “OAA 2020: A Flight Plan for Tomorrow!” on August 31, 2020. This year’s conference provided airports and businesses that support and serve airports, the opportunity to learn the latest trends in aviation, hear from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials, […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Approves Rental and Concession Relief Package
The Lee County Port Authority’s Board of Port Commissioners approved a rental relief package for its airlines, concessionaires and other tenants at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) on Sept. 3, 2020, at the Joint Board meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners and Airports Special Management Committee. This program will provide one-month rent relief to […]
Passero Associates Welcomes Program Manager Michael Joseph, PE
Passero Associates has announced that Michael Joseph, PE has joined the Passero Aviation Department as Program Manager. Joseph will manage Passero’s Atlanta area office and will be responsible for leading the firm’s efforts in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Joseph is an accomplished professional with over 23 years of experience as a civil engineering […]
FAA Awards Millions to Virginia Airports
Nearly $18.4 million will be shared by five Virginia airports through a Federal Aviation Administration grant for airport safety and infrastructure. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that 405 airports nationwide – to include several U.S. territories – will split a total of $1.2 billion. “This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport […]
