Boom Supersonic has announced the addition of two seasoned executives to its Advisory Board. Dr. Ray O. Johnson, the former SVP and CTO of Lockheed Martin, and Mark Levy, the former CHRO of Airbnb and Allbirds. “As we continue to make progress towards fulfilling our mission, Boom’s need for world-class expertise in aviation technology and […]
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North Carolina Hosts First Autonomous Air Taxi Demo in North America
More than 100 spectators, including Governor Roy Cooper, Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon, and Bobby Walston, Aviation Director, gathered in Raleigh on Tuesday to witness North America’s first demonstration of an autonomous air taxi. “Flight started in North Carolina over 100 years ago,” said Trogdon, whose agency hosted Tuesday’s demonstration. “So, it is appropriate the demonstration […]
Dan Harmon Appointed as Texas Aviation Division Director
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of Daniel “Dan” Harmon as the new Aviation Division Director, effective December 2, 2019. Harmon has been with the department since August 2013, during which time he has served as Maritime Division (MRD) Director. In his new role, he will oversee planning and funding for the […]
Jump Aero Launched to Bring eVTOL Revolution to First Responders
Founded by experienced aviation entrepreneurs, Jump Aero’s mission is to leverage electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology to cut emergency response times in half. Jump Aero says its launch product will safely carry first responders to the scene of an emergency at top speeds in excess of 200 mph and be capable of […]
Washington Aviation Division and WSAA to Host Aviation Awareness Day
On January 14, 2020, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., WSDOT Aviation Division in coordination with the Washington State Aviation Alliance (WSAA) will host Aviation Awareness Day intended to inform legislators, legislative, committee staffs, the governor’s staff, and aviation enthusiasts regarding emerging aviation technologies coming to Washington State. This is a unique time in aviation […]
Denton Enterprise Airport Opens Second Runway
The Denton City Council, City officials, and special guests celebrated the opening of the Denton Enterprise Airport’s (DTO) newly constructed second runway at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The new runway, which is 5,002 feet in length and 75 feet wide, will handle smaller training aircraft and mid-size aircraft. Along with the Airport’s […]
Danette Bewley Named CEO of TAA
Danette Bewley is the new President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). She had been serving in the position temporarily since July. “Danette has a strong background as an airport executive and we’re fortunate that she was already a member of the TAA team,” said Lisa Lovallo, Chair of the TAA Board of […]
NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmations of NTSB Members Graham, Chapman
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the Senate confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Senate voted on the matter Dec. 19. Graham most recently served as director, flight operations safety, security and standardization at Textron Aviation, and is a past […]
Wings Over the Rockies and Jeppesen Aviation Foundation Join Forces
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and the Jeppesen Aviation Foundation today announced that they have joined forces to create the Wings Over the Rockies Captain Jeppesen Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to support Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in being a leader in providing aerospace educational opportunities fulfilling youthful […]
Dreams Soar, Inc., Names First Academic Scholarship Recipient
Dreams Soar, Inc., has named Lauren Abernathy from Ocoee, Florida, as the inaugural Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University academic scholarship recipient. The new scholarship program was announced earlier this year by Ms. Shaesta Waiz, founder and president of Dreams Soar and an alumna of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and its flight training program in Daytona Beach, Florida. “Scholarships […]
