Photo above – Capt Anthony Derderian (left) and Mission Pilot Lt Col Don Majercik review SAREX flight plans. The Burlington Squadron of the Vermont Wing (NER-VT-002) routinely practices its airborne search and rescue skills and technologies, while building aircrew and mission staff teams for aerial photo reconnaissance needed for natural disaster assessment, navigation; as well […]
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North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Reports Busiest July on Record for Air Travel
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the State’s eight commercial service airports had their busiest July on record as passenger boarding numbers reached 112,141 passengers for the month. This surpasses the previous record of 111,209 passengers that was set in July 2014. This month’s figures also represent a significant year-over-year growth of 12,693 […]
Virginia Aviation Board Awards $9.5 Million to Nineteen Airports
At its quarterly board meeting August 9, 2024, the Virginia Aviation Board awarded $9,583,261.07 for 28 projects at 19 airports in Virginia. “The $9.5 million awarded by the Virginia Aviation Board will help enhance the airport infrastructure to ensure that Virginia’s aviation system of 65 public-use airports remains one of the best in the nation, […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2025 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.3 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
All in Aviation Adds Female Flight Instructors and Flight Training Coordinator
All In Aviation announces the expansion of its flight instructor team with the hiring of two new female Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), Eliana Rau and Dana Callis, as well as the promotion of Presley Mittelstadt to Flight Training Coordinator, underscoring the company’s commitment to boosting women’s representation within the industry. With the ongoing pilot shortage […]
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Eight to Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sonja Clark and Summer Webb to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Kevin Cox and Robin Donnelly and reappointed John D. Guevara, Arturo Machuca, George S. Moussa, and John Mulholland for terms set to expire on […]
DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries Per Day – A New Industry Milestone
DroneUp announced that it has achieved a new industry benchmark of 500 deliveries made in a single day while also dramatically improving the pilot-to-drone ratio required to safely accomplish each flight. The key to a sustainable drone delivery industry is to achieve a scale that’s feasible for commercial sellers while meeting customers’ increased demands. From […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces Record Investment in Aerospace Education for FY 2025
Photo above – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Aero Education program has been recognized twice by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), enjoying a positive reputation for investing millions in aerospace and aviation education programs statewide. The commission approved grants totaling $732,000 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will provide nearly $2 […]
Pyka Announces Heinen Brothers Agra Services as First U.S. Customer for Autonomous Electric Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka has announced that Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest privately owned aerial application service providers in North America, has become its first Pelican Spray customer in the United States. Heinen Brothers Agra Services will now begin integrating Pelican Spray into their extensive fleet of agricultural aircraft. This addition will enhance their operations […]
NC Global TransPark Wraps Up Successful ACE Academy
The North Carolina Global TransPark ACE Academy completed its third week with attendees traveling to some incredible locations to learn more about how aerospace applies to many areas, such as how pilots receive their licenses and the importance of aviation to the Department of Defense. The ACE Academy group took a tour of the Marine […]
