RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), has made a minority investment in electric propulsion system company H55 to drive the development of electric aviation solutions. The investment in H55 aligns with Raytheon Technologies’ longstanding leadership in the development of innovative and sustainable propulsion technologies. H55, a Swiss company, is a […]
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FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended Terminal Transition Routes, known as T-routes, are part of the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. “Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Is Sustainability Leader Among U.S. Airports
Being America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability […]
WWII SBD Gunner Flies Again After 80 Years
Photo above – WWII veteran gunner Dick Miralles relives his wartime flying in a restored SBD Dauntless dive bomber 80 years after he fought in the war. The aircraft is maintained and operated by CAF Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City, Ga. (photo courtesy of CAF Airbase Georgia) WWII Veteran Dick Miralles slid into the gunner’s […]
K-State Salina Receives Largest Corporate Gift in University History from General Atomics
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is launching a revitalization plan for its aerospace teaching and research facilities thanks to the support of California-based company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The company’s $10 million dollar gift marks the largest corporate gift to an academic program in Kansas State University’s history. With the General Atomics […]
Stephen Alterman to Receive the 2022 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence
The Board of the Aero Club of Washington has announced that Stephen Alterman, President of the Cargo Airline Association, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Established in 1993, the Engen Trophy is awarded for ““… a record of lifetime achievement; or a single […]
Zipline and Intermountain Healthcare Begin Drone Deliveries in the Salt Lake Valley
Zipline announced last week it is beginning deliveries of prescriptions and medical products directly to select Intermountain Healthcare patients’ yards in the Salt Lake Valley area, and that interested customers can sign up to use the service and place orders. âZipline’s Utah delivery system will expand gradually over five years and will eventually be capable […]
Guardian Helicopters Inc. Achieves IS-BAO Registration
Guardian Helicopters Inc (GHI) announced its operation has achieved Stage 1 registration for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). The IS-BAO is developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations and is a recommended voluntary code of best practices designed to help flight operations (fixed- and rotor-wing) achieve high […]
Flying Musicians 2023 Scholarship Nominations Now Open
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) recognizes the correlation between hard work and skill required by both learning to fly and learning music — practice, precision, working with others, multitasking, and ultimately performance — and to that end, has opened the floor to nominations for the ninth year to passionate student musicians for the 2023 FMA […]
Delta Air Lines Relaunches Asia Service from MSP Airport
Delta Air Lines resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) last week, the first of two Asia routes to return since they were paused at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. “As we come off of a busy summer travel season, we are delighted to welcome […]
