Pivotal recently concluded a trio of public safety demonstration events across California, partnering with San Bernardino County Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire District (SMFD), and Cosumnes Fire Department. Each event showcased the potential of Pivotal’s single-seat aircraft to dramatically improve emergency response capabilities—especially in locations where time, terrain, and traffic can mean the difference between […]
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State of Ohio Welcomes BETA Technologies’ Aircraft
Last week the state of Ohio welcomed BETA Technologies, an aerospace company manufacturing electric aircraft and infrastructure, to complete a flight demonstration with their ALIA CTOL aircraft at The Ohio State University’s airport. The event, which included top government, aerospace, defense, and industry leaders from across Ohio — and was hosted by JobsOhio — showcased […]
North Dakota Completes Landmark BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery
The future of rural aviation took flight last week as iSight Drone Services, in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide BVLOS system, successfully completed a groundbreaking beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone delivery of medical supplies more than 80 miles of western North Dakota prairie from Williston to Watford City. […]
McFarland Johnson Welcomes Keith Brune as Project Executive to Support Executive Program Management Growth
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced that Keith Brune, A.A.E., IAP has joined the firm as a Project Executive based in their Hollywood, Florida office. Keith brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in the aviation industry, where he has held numerous executive roles guiding operational strategy, infrastructure planning and capital program implementation, and organizational […]
Airport Authority promotes Nichole Love to Director of Human Resources
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the promotion of Nichole Love to Director of Human Resources. In this new role, Love will oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and talent development. Love has been a valuable member of the MSCAA team for eight years, previously serving as the Assistant Director […]
Remembering John Knight, a Man of Integrity, Humility and Quiet Strength
Photo above – In 2017 John Knight delivers remarks to NASAO annual conference attendees in Fairhope, AL. John K. Knight of Arkadelphia, Arkansas served the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics for 27 years, first as assistant director under Gov. Bill Clinton and then as director, when he was appointed by Gov. Jim Guy Tucker in 1992. […]
Miami Regional Airport Opens New Terminal
Miami Regional Airport celebrated the official grand opening of its new 4,000-square-foot terminal Friday, Aug. 1, with a ribbon cutting drawing in community members, city and state officials, and aviation enthusiasts from all over the area. The $3.28 million upgrade included the construction of a new terminal to better accommodate waiting passengers, pilots, and other […]
171 Cadets Graduate from NJ Wing’s 2025 Basic Encampment at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
A total of 171 Civil Air Patrol cadets — including 153 basic students and 18 advanced students — graduated recently from the New Jersey Wing’s 2025 Basic Encampment, a six-day immersive leadership training experience held July 27 to August 2 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. They were supported by 53 cadet cadre and 36 senior members […]
New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol’s McGuire Composite Squadron Wins First Place at Northeast Region Cadet Competition
New Jersey Wing’s McGuire Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently soared to victory, clinching first place overall at the 2025 Northeast Region Cadet Competition held at Camp Smith, a New York Army National Guard installation located in Cortland Manor, NY. The team earned top honors in every scored event except one, showcasing […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025; Records Set at World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration
Photo above – Redline Airshows RV-8s performed throughout the week. Photo by Griffey Bostock. EAA delivered again at AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. “Our theme of ‘One Week – Endless Possibilities’ certainly was true at Oshkosh in 2025,” said EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton. “Whether it was aviation history or innovation or camaraderie, it was present […]
