Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies; investments that support good-paying jobs and their local communities. Also, as a part of […]
How to End the National Pilot Shortage
By Trey Walters Travelers across the United States may have noticed an increase in flight delays and cancellations, as well as a reduction in the number of routes, but they might need to learn the cause behind these inconveniences. The airline industry is currently experiencing a massive pilot shortage that, if not resolved, could wreak […]
FAA International Flight Test Demonstration Takes Off
A first-of-its-kind joint effort to manage flights across multiple countries by predicting where an aircraft will be and at what time has proven successful. The Federal Aviation Administration’s six-day live flight demonstration included four unique scenarios and flights between the U.S., Japan, Singapore and Thailand. Using Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), countries shared the aircraft’s trajectory, […]
Amy Squitieri Named Mead & Hunt COO/President
Amy Squitieri has been selected as Mead & Hunt’s next Chief Operations Officer (COO)/President. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today. Amy has been with Mead & Hunt for 30 years and has held many roles throughout the […]
Kelly Heritage Foundation Grants $150,000 to Dee Howard Foundation for Futures in Drone Technology and AAM
Beginning this fall, more than 200 area middle and high schoolers will be well on their way to future careers in drone technology. As part of a two-year curriculum, students will learn assembly and repair, engineering and design, programming and operation of drone units. They will also learn about laws and ethics surrounding drone use […]
Greg Klein to Be Inducted Into 2023 South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor
Greg Klein of Watertown has been chosen for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor for 2023. The purpose of the Transportation Hall of Honor is to recognize individuals who have made a lasting, valuable, or unique contribution to South Dakota’s air, highway, public transit, or rail transportation system. The Hall of Honor […]
Airports and Industry Release Guidance and Practical Examples to Expand Use of Electric Ground Service Equipment
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) ACT Program, comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, has released its newest research examining practical approaches for airports to expand the infrastructure to support use of electric ground service equipment (eGSE) by studying implementation projects at several large hub airports. The ACT Working Group on […]
Women in Aviation International Announces the Appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as Interim CEO
The Board of Directors of Women in Aviation International (WAI), have announced the appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as interim Chief Executive Officer. Stephanie has served as WAI’s Chief Growth Officer since 2021, where she led the strategic direction and financial growth of the organization. She most recently assumed management of the organization’s successful scholarship program, […]
NATA On Hand to Mark Joby Milestone, Castagna Calls for Collaboration in AAM Ecosystem Development
Last week, NATA member Joby Aviation announced that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA for its first production-prototype eVTOL aircraft, allowing the company to proceed to flight testing. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna joined in the celebration, which included a tour of Joby’s Marina Airport facility and flight demonstrations of […]
Merlin Successfully Completes FAA-Contracted, Alaska-Based Flight Trials for Nation’s First Air Cargo Network Flown by a Non-Human Pilot
Merlin has announced it successfully completed 25 test flights in Alaska following a $1 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to demonstrate a highly automated flight control system in conjunction with a safety pilot. In partnership with the FAA-designated University of Alaska Fairbanks UAS Test Site and Everts Air Cargo, the test flights […]
