Maine ACE Camp is adding a third location for this summer and will be based out of the Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford. Former ACE camp student and now owner of Pine Tree Helicopters out of SFM, Parker Montano, along with Sue Tholen and Rob Montgomery are spearheading the new camp. The new camp, […]
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Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Releases Details of Honors Banquet
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame announced that Mario Rodrequez, Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, will be the featured speaker at the Hall of Fame’s 2023 Honors Banquet on October 7, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana. Eight outstanding individuals will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame at the banquet. Under […]
Samantha Porter Named MAC Vice President of Finance and Revenue Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Samantha Porter to serve as vice president of finance and revenue development. “Samantha’s strong leadership skills and experience managing high-performing teams across organizational functions will be a great asset to the MAC,” said CFO Tim Simon. “Her collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset will be critical as air travel continues to […]
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines Partner to Bring Autonomous, Everyday Flight to Japan
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. “We are excited to be partnering with Japan Airlines, a highly respected leader in […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves Second Round of State Airport Funding
During an April 19, 2023, meeting, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved a second round of 2023 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) funding allocated to match federally-funded airport projects in Colorado. The unanimous decision authorized the distribution of just over $4 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues that support the CDAG Program administered by […]
Pearland PD Expands DFR Operations to Include BVLOS Without Visual Observers
Pearland Police Department has been awarded a certificate of authorization (COA) to operate its drone as first responder (DFR) program beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation, eliminating the need for human visual observers (VOs). This was achieved using Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based air surveillance system. The City of Pearland is a rapidly growing […]
Cirrus Aircraft Service Centers Earn FAA Certification
Cirrus Aircraft announced that all four of its company-operated Service Centers have now earned FAA Part 145 certification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR). This certification signifies another milestone for Cirrus Aircraft delivering the highest standard of quality repair service by professionally trained technicians and mechanics. Part 145 involves the […]
Tom Mahoney takes reins as new Idaho Aeronautics Administrator
Tom Mahoney, an Idaho pilot with more than three decades of aviation experience in the Gem State, took over May 15 as the new Idaho Division of Aeronautics Administrator. He replaces Jeff Marker, who is retiring in early June after nine years with the department and four years as Aero’s Administrator. In leaving, Marker stated […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Partners with Boca Helping Hands to Help Local Families
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by hosting its 3rd annual food drive and volunteering time to support Boca Helping Hands (BHH). The annual food drive was held from April 10-24, 2023, and finished with the collection of about 820 pounds of food for local families in need. Since […]
Oakland-Based Pyka Awarded $7 Million California Tax Credit to Expand Manufacturing of Zero-Emission Autonomous Aircraft
Pyka has been awarded a $7 million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit for businesses that locate or grow in California. Pyka, headquartered in Oakland, California, […]
