By Charlton Haupt, Co-founder — Bad Astro Society For as long as we have gazed upward at the sky, people have dreamed of visiting the stars. At minimum, we want to fly, see the curvature of the earth and experience zero gravity, but the space tourism industry is still in its infancy. A short trip […]
EHang Holdings Limited Announces Appointment of Nick Ning Yang as New Independent Director
EHang Holdings Limited has announced that Mr. Nick Ning Yang has been appointed as a new director to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 5, 2022. The Board has reviewed and determined that Mr. Yang meets all the “independence” requirements under Rule 10A-3 of the United States Exchange Act of 1934 and […]
National Association of Flight Instructors Announces New Board Member
New National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Board Member, George Charles Allen, is an experienced aviator, consultant, and educator. At age 1 ½, George was strapped into a Cessna 172 alongside his father in what would be an inauguration to a lifetime of defying the earthly bonds of gravity. By age 5, he took his […]
Hartzell Receives Voyager Propeller STC for Cessna Skywagon Fleet
Building on acceptance by backcountry flyers of Cessna Skywagons, Hartzell Propeller has once again expanded the applicability of its ubiquitous three-blade aluminum Voyager props. The Voyager, which is popular with bush pilots, was previously approved for other Cessna 180/182/185/206 aircraft powered by the Continental 520 and 550 engines. The Voyager is now STC approved for […]
Memphis International Airport Celebrates Consolidated Deicing Facility Grand Opening
The grand opening for Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility was held on Tuesday, November 29. Dignitaries and leaders from Memphis and Washington, D.C. joined the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority in celebrating the facility, which was completed just in time for the heavy holiday cargo season. Among the speakers at the event were U.S. Department […]
Archer Completes Maker’s First Full Transition Flight
Archer Aviation Inc. announced that Maker successfully completed its first transition to full wing-borne flight on November 29, 2022. Maker has 12 propellers attached to six booms on a fixed wing. All 12 propellers provide vertical lift during take-off and landing. The forward 6 propellers tilt forward to cruise position to provide propulsion during forward […]
WAI To Honor the 2023 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees at Ceremony and Celebration Dinner
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2023 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These trailblazers will be honored at the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference during a ceremony and celebration dinner at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. The 2023 […]
Natilus Partners with Janicki on Air Freight Transport Prototype
Natilus, a U.S. corporation, is producing the world’s first purposefully designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport. As a big step forward, the company has partnered with Janicki for composite part design and fabrication, due to their renowned reputation for innovation and quality workmanship as a tier 1 supplier. Through Natilus’ design and […]
Gordonsville Airport Celebrates Completion of Runway Rehabilitation Project
Gordonsville Municipal Airport held a ribbon cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the completion of a runway rehabilitation project. The project included redevelopment of the runway, taxiway and apron, including widening the runway to 50’, flattening of mid-field rise in elevation, re-pavement of all surfaces, drainage improvements and new lighting. It was funded through a […]
Reservations for Switchblade Flying Car Climb to 100 Per Month +
Samson Sky, creators of the Switchblade Flying Car has seen Reservations for its flying car climb to more than 100 Reservations per month for the past 6 months. According to Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade, this is the largest increase in Samson’s history. “Over the years, we’ve certainly had big […]
