The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an approval to uAvionix, an avionics company specializing in drones, that enables them to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights using Vantis, North Dakota’s first-of-its-kind UAS system. uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it established adequate risk […]
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Oregon Department of Aviation Gives Update on Aurora Airport Master Planning Process
The Oregon Department of Aviation has given an update on the Aurora Airport Master Planning process. The Department reports that the technical team has been working hard to make changes to Working Paper #1 based on FAA’s comments (see the documents linked under “FAA Review” on the project website). This means that the committee meetings […]
Governor’s “Leading Idaho” Funds Nezperce Airport Runway Widening
Earlier in August, $357,340 in Leading Idaho funds created runway widening improvements at the Nezperce Airport in north-central Idaho. The runway was widened from 30 feet to 50 feet, addressing a width deficiency identified in the 2003 planning study, while also providing a strong, smooth pavement surface that should last 20 years. Three agricultural crop […]
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago Campus Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) hosted the graduation of its first class of students at its South Ashland Avenue campus. Twenty-four graduates were honored during the ceremony, marking an important milestone in their aviation journey. Over 21 months, these students completed AIM’s training program, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to begin a career […]
Oklahoma’s Aviation High Schools Lead the Way for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, the Oklahoma aviation high school roster has been established as leading the way with the highest number of schools teaching the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” high school curriculum. Oklahoma is #1 in the nation for the number of schools that are teaching this aviation and […]
Girls in Aviation Day of Central Oklahoma to Take Place at AAR Corporation at Will Rogers World Airport
AAR Corporation and the Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter will join Will Rogers World Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, Boeing, Sooner Flight Academy and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to host the first Girls in Aviation Day in central Oklahoma. […]
Vermont Wing of CAP Continues Support for Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation with Aerial Detection Surveys
Photo above – Left to right are Capt Anthony Derderian, CAP mission pilot; Lina Swislocki, Assistant Invasive Plant Coordinator; and Josh Halman, Forest Health Program Manager. The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has completed its fourth consecutive year of support for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Photo by 1st […]
Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with Ace VTOL
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Australian-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company Ace VTOL. The MOU names Volatus as Ace’s preferred infrastructure partner and establishes a joint business development relationship designed to expand opportunities in the rapidly growing eVTOL market. “Borne out of mutual respect and a shared […]
Clean and Safe Drones to Replace Aircraft for Banner Advertising Operations
âSustainable Skylines has announced that it has become the first drone banner towing operation in the U.S. to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial operations. The Section 44807 exemption approval, combined with a banner towing authorization currently under review, will allow Sustainable Skylines to launch full-size banner advertisements towed by a drone along […]
Kamaka Air Provides Aid Amid Maui Crisis: Over 65,000 Pounds of Supplies Airlifted to Support the Lahaina Community
In a remarkable display of deep-rooted commitment and solidarity, Kamaka Air, a regional air freight delivery company serving the State of Hawaii, has expanded its relief efforts to support the citizens of Maui after deadly wildfires ravaged the island beginning Tuesday, August 8. In continuation of its legacy to impact affected communities, Kamaka Air facilitated […]
