Changes to a 30-year-old intergovernmental agreement will effectively end lawsuits between the cities of Tempe and Phoenix regarding property rights near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The lawsuits sought to determine whether residential buildings were allowed. Representatives of Phoenix and Tempe have been negotiating in good faith for some time. Andrew Cohn, a member of […]
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DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska
Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward recently with a $12.4 million SMART Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This funding will enable the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to implement the Scalable Operations and Advanced Remote Technologies (SOAR) Initiative. The […]
Sacramento County Department of Airports Chooses Chris Wimsatt as Assistant Director
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the promotion of Chris Wimsatt to the recently created role of Assistant Director of Airports, effective December 29th, 2024. Wimsatt was selected for this position following an exceptionally competitive process. Reporting directly to the Director of Airports, Cindy Nichol, Wimsatt will play a key leadership role in […]
Five New Members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board Announced by CDOT
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the appointment of five new members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB). Appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the new members are Grand Junction Regional Airport Executive Director Angela Padalecki, representing western slope governments; Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey, representing eastern slope governments; Brianna […]
Cirrus Celebrates 600 Vision Jet Deliveries
Cirrus has announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet, a major milestone for the company and a defining moment in the evolution of personal aviation. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance […]
Ben Munson Named President of Contour Aviation
Contour Aviation has announced the appointment of Ben Munson as President, effective January 6, 2025. He will report to Matt Chaifetz, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. At Contour, Munson will have oversight of the company’s day-to-day operations, including dispatch and related flight activity, maintenance, commercial planning, finance, and human resources. “Ben and I have worked […]
Air France to Increase Paris Service from PHX to Five Times a Week
With a successful first year, Air France has announced they will increase Phoenix service to Paris five times weekly beginning May 2025. The new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France was launched May 23, 2024, and has been served three times a week. This […]
North Dakota’s Strong Holiday Air Travel Drives Record-Breaking November
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In November 2024, 103,279 passengers boarded flights in North Dakota, making it the busiest November on record and surpassing the previous high of 102,517 passengers set in November of 2014. The latest figures […]
Drone Delivery Set to Launch at Brookfield Properties’ Dallas-Fort Worth Malls in Partnership with DoorDash
Santa won’t be the only one flying through the skies with boxes full of goodies this holiday season. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering ultra-fast drone delivery from local malls just in time for the holidays. Launching at Brookfield Properties’ Stonebriar Centre […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner Honored by Airport Business Top 40 Under 40
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) announced that Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the NDAC, has been selected as a 2024 recipient of Airport Business’s Top 40 Under 40 award. This honor recognizes the most innovative and promising emerging leaders who are shaping the future of aviation in North America. Recipients were chosen based on […]
