The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is using aircraft to capture imagery, assess infrastructure, and assist with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. A range of aviation resources have been deployed in Western North Carolina, including N.C. National Guard aircraft, NCDOT’s aerial imagery planes and drones, and private organizations making […]
Rick Crider to Receive Prestigious Airport Executive Partnership Award
The airport director at Prescott (AZ) Regional Airport and the author of a long and distinguished aviation career, Richard “Rick” Crider will be presented with the NATA Airport Executive Partnership Award. The award recognizes an airport manager for his or her outstanding efforts to foster relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators. Recipients of the […]
Largest Study of Girls Identifies Persistent Barriers to STEM Participation Despite Rising Interest
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) recently released “The Girls’ Index™: Girls & STEM Report,” a groundbreaking study involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 across the United States. This report sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests and challenges girls face in pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and careers. The good news: The efforts of […]
Flying for Pure Fun; Online Course Preps Pros to Rekindle Passion for Simple Flying
No schedule, no paperwork, just the experiences that made you fall in love with flying in the first place. Sound good? The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is here to help. Many career pilots leave general aviation behind, and forget the joy of flying low and slow, taking in the view. Sharing the fun […]
Aviation Education Pioneer to Receive National Recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that it is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), Senior Airline Captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member. Established in 1943, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy is awarded annually to an individual, a group of individuals, or an […]
Drone Express Rebrands as DEXA
Drone Express, a pioneer in autonomous drone delivery, has announced its rebranding to DEXA as it prepares to become a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certified Air Carrier. Once certified, DEXA will officially become a federal UAS operator, authorized to conduct autonomous flight operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for compensation across the […]
Association of California Airports Hosts Largest Annual Conference to Date
The Association of California Airports (ACA), representing California’s 241 public-use airports, successfully concluded its Annual Conference from October 2 to 4 in South Lake Tahoe. This year’s event marked a milestone, being the highest-attended conference since its inception in 1997, with over 170 attendees from across the state. The conference provided airport managers and aviation […]
FAA Selects NPUASTS for Radar Data Pathfinder Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a formal agreement with the state of North Dakota, through the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, a state agency, to use federal radar data to advance the integration of beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS). FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson made the announcement […]
MSU Illustrates UAS Capability in Support of FEMA’s Hurricane Helene Response
Mississippi State University uncrewed aircraft systems are providing real-time data in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to Hurricane Helene. Supported by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Project JUSTICE, MSU’s pilots, engineers and scientists from the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory and the Northern Gulf Institute deployed to Georgia Sept. […]
Federal Funding of $1.7 Million Announced for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program to Improve Access to Health Care Resources
Governor Wes Moore announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Maryland Department of Planning a $1.76 million SMART grant to pilot the use of innovative aviation technology. The program will focus on improving access to healthcare resources in rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “All Marylanders deserve equitable access to health care […]
