Piper Aircraft has announced a new fleet agreement with FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) for the acquisition of 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft, delivering the first 10 units in December 2024. The addition of these aircraft enhances FTE’s training fleet, further solidifying its position as a leader in professional pilot training. Based in Jerez, Spain, […]
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New Kahului Airport Passenger Waiting Area Dedicated
Photo above – Dedication and blessing of the new passenger waiting area at Kahului Airport. Left to right – Ezekiel Kalua, Maui County Mayor’s Office; Rep. Justin Woodson; John Ogoshi, president, Maryl Group; Marvin Moniz, airports district manager, Maui district, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation; Sen. Troy Hashimoto; Dayton Wong, associate, Design Partners, Inc.; Curt Otaguro, […]
Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association Announce International Internship for Third Year
A unique international internship program for students from France and North America has been opened for the third consecutive year by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), with applications now being accepted for this summer’s hands-on experience. Two students from North America and two others from France will be selected for the […]
Marshall University and Greenbrier Valley Airport Partner to Establish New Satellite Flight School
Marshall University and Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) have announced a landmark partnership to establish a new satellite flight school at the airport. The collaboration will provide a Part 61 flight training program designed to meet the growing demand for aviation professionals. “We’re thrilled to be working with Marshall University to bring this aviation training program […]
1 Vision Aviation Completes First Delta Aircraft Paint at Salina Regional Airport
1 Vision Aviation has announced the completion of its first Delta Airlines aircraft paint at its facility at Salina Regional Airport. This milestone marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between 1 Vision Aviation and Delta Airlines, focused on providing top-tier aircraft paint and maintenance services. Under this agreement, 1 Vision Aviation will deliver industry-leading […]
North Dakota’s 2024 Air Travel Sets All-Time Record
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its 2024 annual report, revealing a historic year for airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. Air travel in North Dakota has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with a 10% year-over-year increase and exceeding 1.2 million passenger boardings for the second time in […]
Memphis International and RDU Among Airports Recording Record Passenger Traffic in 2024
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among U.S. airports recording record passenger numbers in 2024. MEM experienced a milestone year, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023. RDU finished strong […]
Winchester Regional Airport Opens “Terminal of the Future”
Twenty-two months from the groundbreaking of the site, Winchester Regional Airport revealed its “Terminal of the Future,” at a grand opening on January 9th. Located in the northwest corner of Virginia, the unveiling of the modern building brought together Virginia’s aviation community, airport leaders, and Winchester’s residents. The new terminal’s 70 percent increase in […]
Pureflight Aviation Training Experiences Busiest Year in 40 Years
Pureflight Aviation Training has a rich aviation history. Originally established in 1983 as Precision Aviation Training, Pureflight has been providing intentional training and real-world preparation to helicopter and airplane students for decades, offering big school quality with small school culture. 2024 has been the busiest year in the school’s history, and 2025 is looking strong […]
Angie Spear Appointed as Alaska International Airport System Director
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced the appointment of Angie Spear as the new Director of the Alaska International Airport System (AIAS). Angie brings over 18 years of aviation experience, having served as the Manager of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) since 2018 and most recently, as the Interim Manager of […]
