SAS’s Data on the Fly, an event that uses aviation to inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers, returned to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on April 12th with a twist. For the first time, all 30 of the students in attendance were girls. Speakers and instructors were mostly women as well, and included […]
State News
Missouri Aeronautical Chart Now Available
Missouri’s aeronautical chart has been updated and is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts. A planning tool for pilots and users of Missouri’s aviation system, the chart is produced every other year by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The chart provides airport information, communication frequencies, a guide to airfield signs and airspace […]
Vermont Agency of Transportation Implements UAS Program
The Vermont Agency of Transportation has announced the implementation of a UAS program to augment its capability to provide valuable information across the agency. VTrans UAS will use UAS technology to inspect bridges, culverts, buildings and other various assets. They will also provide detailed mapping and survey products throughout the agency. VTrans UAS will also […]
DWL Celebrates Seven Decades of Design
As DWL Architects + Planners marks its 70-year anniversary, the company hosted a celebration on March 28, 2019 to honor the clients, consultants and contractors who have contributed to their success. The event was held at the new Scottsdale Airport Business Center – a DWL designed facility. From the upstairs patio overlooking the runway and […]
Chairman Sumwalt Tells Aero Club – Few People Understand What the NTSB Does
Photos and Article by Michael J. Schoen The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) role is not well understood by the public. And this problem isn’t limited to international accident investigations, like the two fatal crashes of Boeing’s 737 MAX. That was part of NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt’s message to attendees at the April 5th luncheon […]
OPENER Names Ben Diachun President
OPENER, a pioneer of aerial vehicles for consumer travel, is pleased to announce the appointment of aerospace industry veteran and innovator, Ben Diachun to the senior leadership team as President. Diachun is coming to OPENER from Scaled Composites, the aerospace company that worked with the late Paul Allen to design and fly SpaceShipOne, an experimental […]
Installation of Nearly 3,000 Solar Panels at Honolulu Airport Complete
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the completion of the installation of 2,980 additional photovoltaic panels on the 5th floor of the Terminal 2 (formerly the Overseas Terminal) garage at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. Construction on the Terminal 2 panels began on Jan. 7, 2019, as part of […]
Missouri Airport Managers name Friend of Aviation Award Recipient
United States Senator Roy Blunt was presented the 2019 Friend of Aviation Award during an April 4th banquet at the Spring Conference of the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Senator Blunt has been a true friend to aviation for Missouri airports, both large and […]
Piper Aircraft Receives Another Record-Breaking Fleet Contract
Piper Aircraft has announced that L3 Commercial Aviation has placed an order for up to 240 new Piper aircraft options to expand and modernize its aircraft training fleet across its Airline Academy pilot training sites. The new fleet will support the growing demand for its cadet pilot programs in light of the global shortage of […]
Baker Aviation Selected as Dealer for BLR Aerospace King Air Performance Upgrades
Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in Fort Worth, Texas, announced it is now a recognized dealer for the BLR Aerospace line of King Air winglets, winglet LED upgrades, de-ice boots, and Whisper Prop® products. “We continue to look for ways to provide more value-added services to our customers and these […]
