The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), Thales USA, and Airspace Link has announced the availability of localized surveillance data to registered UAS operators on Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) network. Vantis is making it easier for all operators to fly in North Dakota through the […]
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Centennial Airport Becomes First in State to Offer Unleaded Avgas
Photo above – Mike Fronapfel, Executive Director of Centennial Airport, announces that the airport is the first in Colorado to have UL94 unleaded aviation gasoline. With the first drop going into a 2022 Piper Archer owned by Aspen Flying Club, Centennial Airport celebrated becoming the first airport in the state of Colorado to offer unleaded […]
NDOT Announces Jeremy Borrell as Aeronautics Division Director
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the selection of Jeremy Borrell as the Department’s Aeronautics Division Director. Borrell comes to NDOT with over 20 years of aeronautics experience in various positions. He currently serves as the Nebraska National Guard’s Airborne Infantry First Sergeant. In the private sector, Borrell has worked for both Jet Linx […]
AeroX Seeks Drone-In-A-Box Solutions to Support Members’ Operations
As part of its growing effort to expand advanced drone operations in North Carolina, AeroX seeks information from companies equipped to provide Drone-in-a-Box solutions. Details of required capabilities, potential use cases, and submission requirements are outlined in the Request for Information (RFI) issued today. Responses must be received by AeroX President Basil Yap via email […]
Janine Iannarelli Elected Chair of European Business Aviation Association Associate Member Advisory Council
Janine K. Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd., was elected in Brussels, Belgium, as Chair of the European Business Aviation Association’s (EBAA) Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC) during the organization’s recently held annual general assembly. Founded in 1977 and based in Brussels, the EBAA is the largest business aviation association in Europe with members […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing of CAP Announces Promotions
Richard and Christine Estey have been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, respectively, according to 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002). Their respective promotions recognize their accomplishments, time in service, and enduring commitment to the Squadron and CAP. “Lts Christine and Richard Estey bring successful and relevant backgrounds that have enhanced our […]
NDOT Announces $17.36 million in Federal Grants for Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced that $17,362,302 million in federal grants were awarded to seven Nebraska airports, in Ainsworth, Burwell, Norfolk, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Wayne, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). This second round of FY 2023 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants included $12,132,000 to rehabilitate the runway at […]
Cirrus Aircraft Breaks Ground on New Facility at McKinney National Airport
Cirrus Aircraft announced the groundbreaking for its new facility at the McKinney National Airport (TKI) in the Dallas Metroplex. The new construction will expand upon current Cirrus McKinney operations and provide additional space for aircraft sales, flight training, factory service and aircraft management. “The Dallas Metroplex is a central location for many of our SR […]
Arizona-Based True Course Simulations & Pilot Institute Join Forces to Revolutionize Pilot Training
Arizona-Based, True Course Simulations and Pilot Institute announced that they have joined forces to create a cutting-edge approach to flight instruction. The two companies say their new partnership will revolutionize the way pilots are trained. TCS is a leader in virtual reality flight simulation technology and PI is an industry leader in video flight training, […]
AMCG Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Aviation Management Consulting Services
Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG) has announced its 25th Anniversary of being a leading provider of aviation management consulting services. “I am so proud of what our team has accomplished to get to where we are today,” said Jeff Kohlman, Managing Principal of AMCG. “Being a founding member of AMCG, I have seen such an […]