The JB Lindquist Regional Airport has received the North Dakota “2020 General Aviation Airport of the Year” award. The award was announced on March 9th, 2021 at the Fly-ND Conference held online. The award is sponsored by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota. This award is for […]
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Kansas State Polytechnic to Host Free Webinar on UAS Ops in Public Safety Organizations
Public safety agencies are one of the fastest-growing adopters of unmanned aircraft systems technology. Utilizing UAS provides opportunities and advantages to law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency management personnel, but knowing where to start in developing a UAS operation can be complicated. Kansas State Polytechnic is offering a free webinar and live question and answer […]
Boca Raton Airport First to Install New FAA Approved LED Rotating Beacon
The Boca Raton Airport has become the first airport in the United States to install the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified, Hali-Brite LED Rotating Beacon. A rotating beacon is a visual navigation aid that projects a beam of light used by pilots to visually locate a lighted airport at night. For civil airports, like […]
IADA Verifies AirFleet Capital Inc. as Products and Services Member
AirFleet Capital Inc., a company focused solely on aircraft financing, is the newest Verified Products and Services member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). A national leader in aircraft financing, AirFleet Capital becomes the 62nd aircraft transaction support company to be verified by IADA’s rigorous acceptance process, ensuring adherence to strong ethical business practices. […]
Amber Floyd joins Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority as General Counsel
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the addition of Amber Floyd as its new General Counsel, effective April 5. Floyd will be responsible for overseeing Airport Authority legal matters including litigation, legal advice, claims, leasing and contracts and risk management. She will report to MSCAA President and CEO Scott Brockman. Floyd has been […]
FAA Releases LaGuardia AirTrain Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project (AirTrain). The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing to construct a rail system to provide a reliable transit option for air travelers and employees at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The FAA prepared the […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Welcome Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines announced today that it will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, May 14. Sun Country Airlines will be the eleventh commercial service airline operating at RDU. “Sun Country is an established airline known for providing excellent customer service and a comfortable travel […]
Blue Line Aviation Places Order for 100 Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. and Blue Line Aviation recently inked a firm order for 50 Diamond Aircraft, including single engine DA40 NG’s, twin engine DA42-VI’s and a Diamond Simulator, with an option for up to 50 additional aircraft. The order comes less than a year after Blue Line Aviation’s 8 year anniversary, which was celebrated […]
City of Phoenix Aviation Department Recognized for Its Commitment to Clean
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has announced that it has been recognized in the GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program. Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear airports have all received this accreditation. “Since the pandemic started, the world has come to realize the significance and importance of proper cleaning and disinfection to […]
Archer Announces Commitment to Launching its Urban Air Mobility Network in Miami by 2024
California-based Archer, a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced its commitment to launching an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network in Miami by 2024. Archer is excited to explore the potential for UAM to address some of Southern Florida’s mobility challenges and provide a new option for people to […]
