Photo above – the Dreiling family. For Kenton and Lindsey Dreiling, starting their own aviation business in Salina, Kansas didn’t take much deliberation. It was more of a feeling of “we cannot miss this opportunity,” said Kenton. “This is something we have always wanted to do, and the timing just felt right.” Lindsey agreed, sharing […]
Vintage FG-1D Corsair Gets New Paint Courtesy of Delta Air Lines
A World War II-era Corsair fighter based at Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City has a new coat of navy-blue paint, courtesy of PPG and employee volunteers at the Delta Air Lines Technical Operations Center in Atlanta. Recently featured in the movie, “Devotion,” the FG-1D Corsair was carefully stripped to bare metal […]
BRAA Receives Corporate Community Service Award for Its Commitment to Local Education
Photo above – L-R: Georgia Williams, Scott Kohut – Deputy Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Clara Bennett – Executive Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Lisa Kaufman – Vice-Chair of the Board of the George Snow Scholarship Fund, and Tim Snow – President of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has […]
Neste Collaboration Achieves First Helicopter Flight Using SAF in Australia
Photo above – Airbus helicopter landing at Moorabbin Airport, Australia. Neste, Airbus, Safran Engines and Microflite, a leading Australian helicopter operator, have jointly operated Australia’s first helicopter flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). On this demonstration flight, an Airbus H130 helicopter powered by a Safran Arriel 2D engine used blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied […]
Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2023, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in […]
Opportunities to Engage Pilots and Aircraft Owners to Abound at 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase
For aviation companies looking to spotlight their products and services, the 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase will offer a unique opportunity to engage the most eager pilots and aircraft owners. To be held on September 8 and 9 at the home of AOPA in Frederick, Maryland, the AOPA Aviator Showcase is designed to attract a ripe […]
Skyryse Delivers First Cost-Effective IFR-Certified Helicopter Increasing Safety and Reliability, Enabling Urban Air Mobility
Skyryse, bringing accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, will bring to market the first single-pilot, fly-by-wire, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) providing full Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), certification and capability. Skyryse’s FlightOS system with IFR capability adds monumentally more confidence, safety, and control to smaller, light-utility turbines, like the Robinson […]
Vermont Wing Cadets Visit New England Air Museum
Civil Air Patrol cadets from three Vermont squadrons visited the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. Cadets and senior members from Bennington Composite Squadron, Capitol Composite Squadron, and Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, toured the facility. The Museum houses over 100 aircraft and exhibits. Cadets were […]
SC Aviation Association Holds Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) held its Annual Conference at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on February 15 -17, 2023. The three-day conference brought together airport directors and managers, commissioners, government officials, consultants, airport partners, aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders. The conference theme was “Navigating the Future” and covered industry trends, state […]
SC Aviation Association Announces 2023 – 2024 Executive Committee, New Directors
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its new directors and executive committee for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAA Executive Committee members include President Kevin Howell, Senior Vice President/COO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport; Vice-President Ryan Hounshell, Operations Manager at Holt Consulting, Treasurer James Stephens, Director at Greenville Downtown Memorial Airport and Past-President, Terry […]
