The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is launching the Advanced Air Mobility Planning Grant Program to empower communities to enhance their airports and attract new businesses. This program offers local municipalities and regional planning organizations the opportunity to develop or enhance existing comprehensive plans that leverage Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to improve transportation […]
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MAC Selects Michele Ross as Stakeholder Engagement Director
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Michele Ross to serve as director of stakeholder engagement following a competitive, national search. Ross started the new role on Monday, Sept. 16. In this role, Ross will lead the MAC’s Stakeholder Engagement Department, which includes the community relations and events teams. She will be responsible for developing […]
Electra Conducts Multiple Flight Demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft for U.S. Military
Photo above – Electra’s Ultra Short technology demonstrator takes off from a grass field during a flight demo at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Credit: Electra Electra.aero, Inc. has announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders. The demonstrations, held at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico […]
Airport Police Chief Selected by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
Steven Baldwin Associates announced the selection of Mr. Justin Baum as Airport Police Chief for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, New York. Baum currently serves as an Officer with the Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s police department and has been a valued contributor to the department’s growth and success. Through his servant leadership […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and City of Woodward Celebrate New Airport Infrastructure
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Woodward, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new terminal at West Woodward Airport. The ceremony took place on Thursday, September 19, with distinguished speakers including State Representative Mike Dobrinski, Woodward Mayor Tom Fisher, and City Manager Shaun Barnett. State and local officials, alongside […]
Record Summer Air Travel Continues for North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its latest report on airline passenger traffic, highlighting record-breaking figures for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota airports experienced their busiest month of August on record, with 108,035 passengers boarding flights. This surpasses the previous August record of 103,765 passengers set in 2014. All eight […]
Federal Grants Awarded to N.C. Airports for Sustainability and Resiliency Upgrades
Three general aviation airports in North Carolina will undergo improvements, thanks to grants they were awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program Supplemental Discretionary Grants promote sustainability and resiliency. They will be used to make critical upgrades to the Davidson County Executive Airport, Wayne Executive Jetport, and the Hickory Regional Airport. […]
Airport Manager Position Available at False River Regional Airport
False River Regional Airport is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual for the position of Airport Manager. Individuals interested may send their resume to frapla30@bellsouth.net , subject Airport Manager Position, or by mail to: False River Regional Airport, ATTN: Airport Manager Position, P. O. Box 97, New Roads, LA 70760. Resumes are due by October […]
Lincoln College Group Purchases ALSIM AL250 Sim for Newark’s Air and Space Institute
ALSIM has shared that the AL250 simulator, recently purchased by Lincoln College Group, is now installed in the brand-new Air and Space Institute at Newark. Unveiled in June, this new training facility prepares students for careers in the aviation industry. The facility houses an Airbus A318 aircraft and several state-of-the-art simulators, including the AL250 equipped […]
VOICEBRAIN brings AI to the aviation industry and announces its CRADA agreement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
VoiceBrain is unveiling its patented platform to the aviation industry. VoiceBrain has also entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate its advanced voice AI technology into the Oakland Transportation Security Administration (TSA) radio operations. This innovative solution is already operational at several airports, with a […]
