Pablo Lorenzo joins Burns & McDonnell’s Aviation & Federal Group in California as a mechanical and commissioning section manager, providing commissioning and design services for the region. “With airport traffic at record levels and IT facility upgrades top of mind across industries, we have made it a priority to hire top-notch talent to meet the […]
State News
Nebraska Aviation Counts! Is Counting Down to Kickoff
GBA is excited to announce its partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics for Nebraska Aviation Counts!, a study to measure the economic impact of aviation in the state. This partnership will be led by Ed Young, GBA’s aviation market leader, and Ronnie Mitchell, the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Director of Aeronautics. […]
3DR and Yuneec Announce Joint Venture Based on Dronecode Platform
3DR and Yuneec, two founding members of the Dronecode software consortium, announced a U.S.-headquartered joint venture to bring products based on the Dronecode platform to market. The joint venture, which will operate as 3DR Government Services, will have a particular focus on serving the security and open platform needs of U.S. government customers and their […]
NCDOT Launches “First Flight” in Drone Pilot Program in Partnership with Matternet and WakeMed
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has teamed up with WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Matternet to conduct the first round of test flights for drones to carry simulated medical packages from Raleigh Medical Park, located across from WakeMed Raleigh Campus on Sunnybrook Road, to a main tower at the hospital. The […]
CubCrafters’ XCub Earns Approvals in Canada and Japan
CubCrafters announced recently that its top-of-the-line aircraft, the XCub, has secured type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). The approval allows the company to begin deliveries of both land and seaplane versions of the aircraft to Canadian buyers immediately. A Type Certificate was also issued for the XCub by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau […]
California Pacific Airlines Announces Its Inaugural Schedule and Fares
California Pacific Airlines (CPA) recently announced the details of its inaugural west coast service that will commence November 1, 2018. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California, CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose, CA; and Reno-Lake Tahoe, NV. On November 15th CPA will add […]
NCDOT Releases 2018 “State of Aviation” Report
North Carolina has been at the forefront of aviation technology since the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Today, the state is home to many of the biggest names in the aerospace and aviation industry. They choose North Carolina because of its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment. The N.C. Department of […]
Silver Air Adds Super-Midsize Hawker 4000 to Dallas-Based Fleet
Silver Air has added a Hawker 4000 to its charter fleet. Extending Silver Air’s Dallas-based fleet, the super-midsize jet is managed through Silver Air’s PURE Jet Management program and is now available for immediate charter. The Hawker 4000 features an 8-passenger interior with a 3,280 nm range for cross-country travel. Ideal for national business travel, […]
Nebraska Aeronautics Recognized by NBAA for Decades of Accident-Free Operations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently announced its 2018 Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2017. Among those members recognized was the State of Nebraska, Division of Aeronautics, recognized for 50 years of safe flying. These awards serve as a testament to the high degree of professionalism and outstanding safety […]
American Airlines Announces Service Between PHX Sky Harbor and London Heathrow
American Airlines has announced that it will offer its first-ever overseas intercontinental flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with service to London Heathrow Airport. The daily nonstop service between Phoenix and London will begin March 31, 2019 and continue through Oct. 26, 2019. The new route will be served by a Boeing 777-200ER and […]
