Natilus, a U.S. corporation, is producing the world’s first purposefully designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport. As a big step forward, the company has partnered with Janicki for composite part design and fabrication, due to their renowned reputation for innovation and quality workmanship as a tier 1 supplier. Through Natilus’ design and […]
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Gordonsville Airport Celebrates Completion of Runway Rehabilitation Project
Gordonsville Municipal Airport held a ribbon cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the completion of a runway rehabilitation project. The project included redevelopment of the runway, taxiway and apron, including widening the runway to 50’, flattening of mid-field rise in elevation, re-pavement of all surfaces, drainage improvements and new lighting. It was funded through a […]
Reservations for Switchblade Flying Car Climb to 100 Per Month +
Samson Sky, creators of the Switchblade Flying Car has seen Reservations for its flying car climb to more than 100 Reservations per month for the past 6 months. According to Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade, this is the largest increase in Samson’s history. “Over the years, we’ve certainly had big […]
Sling Pilot Academy Announces Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines
Sling Pilot Academy, a flight school providing accelerated airline pilot training using Next-Generation aircraft and innovative flight training methods, is pleased to announce its Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines. Through the partnership, eligible Sling Pilot Academy students have direct access to SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program and qualify for elite access to partnership benefits. SkyWest’s Pilot […]
MAMA Elects 2023 Board of Directors, Outlines Priorities
Members of the Massachusetts Airport Management Association have elected a new Board of Directors for 2022-2023. MAMA, which advocates for the support of the state’s 37 public use airports, is made up of airport managers, commissioners, engineering consultants and service providers. The election was held at MAMA’s Annual Conference last month in Springfield, MA. Elected […]
Newark Public Schools Launches Aviation Program with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) approved a strategic partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), of Teterboro, New Jersey. AIM is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and graduates hundreds of aviation maintenance technicians every year. NBOE students will be allowed to start coursework in this high-demand field involving aircraft systems that […]
TOSA, LifeGift, and LifeShare Conduct First-Time Uncrewed Aerial Transport of Organs and Blood Between Lubbock, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) the non-profit serving 56 counties in Central and South Texas, LifeGift in Houston, Texas, and LifeShare in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, have joined forces with the Matador Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Consortium, co-developed by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and 2THEDGE, LLC., to conduct uncrewed aerial transport (UAS) testing […]
GAMA Inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame as part of the Distinguished Class of 2022, during a celebration ceremony on November 19, at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “It truly is an honor to have our global association recognized for the dedicated work […]
Matador UAS Consortium Highlights Drones for Infrastructure Inspections
In a nation where a good amount of its infrastructure is more than 30 years old, cost-effective and efficient inspections, maintenance, and repair of critical infrastructure is becoming more and more necessary. MissionGO has performed a series of uncrewed aircraft vehicle (UAV or drone) inspections on aging and new green energy solutions at Reese Technology […]
Weatherford Stafford Regional Airport Opens New Terminal
The Weatherford Stafford Regional Airport hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a large crowd of local community members and aviation enthusiasts on Tuesday, November 22, in honor of the airport’s new terminal building. The $1.6 million project began in December of 2021 and took nearly 11 months to complete. The new terminal building was […]
