The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected David Morrisette as its new assistant director for strategic marketing following a competitive search. Morrisette joined the MAC, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the region, on Monday, Oct. 21. In his new role, Morrisette will lead marketing strategy and […]
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Northern Plains UAS Test Site Implementing Project ULTRA Flights for Defense Readiness
Since its inception, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has been a critical partner in Project ULTRA, a multi-entity collaboration that is bolstering the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). Just months after the public announcement, the NPUASTS has surpassed significant milestones toward accomplishing the announced goals of Project […]
Medicine-By-Drone Demonstration Helps Health Program Soar on Tangier Island
The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Soars to Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3 status from the Airports Council International. This recognition by the ACA, which is the global benchmark for carbon management in the airport industry, underscores HDOT’s commitment to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Introduces New Therapy Dog Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) announced the start of a new K-9 therapy program called WOOF@RSW. “Watching Over Our Friends” @RSW is in partnership with Therapy K-9’s of Southwest Florida. The certified therapy dog teams will spend time greeting airport guests who need some extra care or offer a friendly paw to shake and help […]
North Dakota Sees Busiest September on Record for Airline Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. With 98,371 passengers boarding flights within North Dakota this past month, it marks the busiest September on record, surpassing the previous high of 92,703 passengers set in September of 2014. The September 2024 […]
False River Regional Airport Named Airport of the Year; Manager to Retire in December
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently announced the winner of the Louisiana Airport of the Year, naming the False River Regional Airport. To be considered eligible for the award, an airport must have managed all maintenance inspection issues, managed all significant safety-related features, and made a significant impact on aviation through safety […]
DOAV Announces 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Winners
Above photo – Bruce Holmes submitted this photo of his ICON A5 flying over the James River near Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG). The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest. The winning photography is posted to the DOAV website and will be featured in the Virginia […]
APTech Expands with New Headquarters in Champaign
After several years of continuous company growth, APTech’s home base has relocated from downtown Urbana, Illinois to the business center within the University of Illinois Research Park in sister city Champaign. “Though our previous home served us well for nearly 20 years, we simply outgrew the space,” said APTech’s President, Monty Wade, P.E. APTech first […]
Campbell Police Department Secures Waiver for 24/7 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. This approval is the first of its kind to include nighttime operations and allows Campbell Police Department […]
