The first “Fly Washington Passport Program” awards ceremony was held at the 37th Annual NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show in Puyallup, WA on February 22, 2020. “The Fly WA Passport Program commenced April 1, 2019 and the excitement and level of participation it has generated has exceeded our expectations,” noted Warren Hendrickson, a Fly […]
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New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight
The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies today, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time for a three-hour, 51-minute […]
Washington Aviation Division and WSAA to Host Aviation Awareness Day
On January 14, 2020, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., WSDOT Aviation Division in coordination with the Washington State Aviation Alliance (WSAA) will host Aviation Awareness Day intended to inform legislators, legislative, committee staffs, the governor’s staff, and aviation enthusiasts regarding emerging aviation technologies coming to Washington State. This is a unique time in aviation […]
Three Washington State Airports to Receive FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants
Arlington Municipal, Skagit Regional and Grant County International Airports are among the 108 airports receiving (supplemental) Airport Improvement Program grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration. The airports, infrastructure improvement and grant amount are as follows: Arlington Municipal, install taxiway lighting: $ 1.3 million Skagit Regional, construct apron: $ 2.5 million […]
Washington High School Teacher Selected as 2019 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that Scott McComb, Raisbeck Avation H.S. Science Department Chair, Founding Coach and Chair of the Washington State Science Olympiad, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) Founding Advisor, and Green Energy Team Founding Advisor, has been selected as the 2019 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the […]
AeroTEC Conducts First UAS Part 77 Survey of Washington State Airports for WSDOT
AeroTEC, the Seattle-based provider of aerospace testing, engineering, and certification services, announced today the successful completion of proof-of-concept UAS surveys at two Washington state airports in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division. The aerial surveys, which took place at Sunnyside Municipal Airport (1S5) and Prosser Airport (S40), were designed to […]
CubCrafters Debuts New CC393i Powerplant for XCub
CubCrafters is upgrading its industry leading personal adventure aircraft, the XCub, with a new firewall forward package, including a much more powerful engine and propeller combination developed in cooperation with key industry partners. FAA certified in 2016, the XCub is lighter, stronger, and faster than any aircraft in its category. Combined with a larger payload […]
CubCrafters Opens New Completion Center at McAllister Field
CubCrafters has opened a new dedicated Customer Completion Center in order to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft. With plans to manufacture over 100 new airframes in 2019 alone, the company has continued to deliver on its commitment to ramp-up production. CubCrafters’ growth has been […]
Washington State Asks for Help to Debug and Check-Out New Aircraft Registration System
If you want a chance to have the first look at the new online aircraft registration system, the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division would appreciate your help. Prior to the official launch of the new system, the agency will complete an internal and external testing phase. If you are interested in participating in […]
Washington Governor Proclaims June as “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
The skies are turning blue and aviation enthusiasts in Washington have reason to celebrate after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation naming June 2019 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. The proclamation recognizes general aviation’s importance to the state of Washington, and says that aviation plays a critical role in the lives of Washingtonians, as well […]
