The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing a draft environmental review of airfield, safety and terminal improvements at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW). The agency will hold several public meetings on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the projects, which are proposed by the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority (CWVRAA). The proposed […]
IDOT Announces Airport of the Year Awards
Photo above – From left are, Tom Cleveland (DuPage Airport), Andrew Fearn, Airport Manager, Coles County Memorial Airport, recipient of the Roger C. Marquardt Excellence in Aviation Leadership Award, Scott Marquardt (Executive Director of IPAA), and Mark Doles (DuPage Airport). Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, six airports have received Airport […]
New Data Tools Animate Airport Origin and Destination Data, Enhances Marketing
Photo above – Making the case for greater investment in airports during the annual conference of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), held in Greenville, SC. are from left, Daniel Findley, ITRE, Michael J. Landguth, President and CEO, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority and Bobby Walston, Director, NCDOT Division of Aviation. The data tools mentioned […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Lands National Award for Aero Education Program
Photo above – Representing the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission were, from left, Grayson Ardies, State Director of Aeronautics, Michelle Bouziden, Grants Administrator, Paula Kedy, Aerospace and Aviation Education Coordinator, Nick Young, Airports Division Manager, and Kelly Fincannon, Chief Airport Engineer. Because of its work in the development of a unique aero education program, the Oklahoma Aeronautics […]
Newly Minted Missouri Flight School Chooses Guimbal Cabri G2
Charles Beesley and his family has announced the Guimbal Cabri G2 as the primary training platform for Icarus Aviation located at Warsaw Municipal Airport in Missouri. According to Beesley, founder and owner of Icarus, “the initial focus of Icarus will be helicopter flight training, but we plan to become an aviation academy with fixed wing […]
Electra Flies Solar-Electric Hybrid Research Aircraft – Important First Step Towards a New Climate Observing System
Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company with a mission to help decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets, announced today that it has completed the first flight of a solar-battery hybrid electric research aircraft. This 90-foot wingspan unmanned aircraft system (UAS) made its first flight from Manassas Regional Airport, Virginia on September 9, […]
Hartzell Engine Tech Modernizes and Doubles Space for QAA Parts Distributor and MRO
Photo above – QAA General Manager Brandon Stewart cuts a ribbon to signal the reopening of the company’s Tulsa operations. Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA), which reports to Hartzell Engine Tech, has officially reopened its general aviation MRO and parts distribution facility, after fully modernizing and doubling the Tulsa operations footprint. At recent reopening ceremonies in […]
Eviation’s Alice Achieves Milestone with First Flight of All-Electric Aircraft
Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft, a historic day and major milestone in electric aviation. Alice lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for 8 minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator […]
Sabrewing’s Rhaegal Cargo UAV Shatters World Record Payload on First Flight
Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc. announced today that its RH-1-A “Rhaegal” (pronounced “Rye-gull”) VTOL air cargo drone had achieved its first hover flight while lifting a record-setting payload. This pre-production air vehicle, also known as the RG-1-A “Alpha” model, was able to lift a record-breaking 829-pound (374 kg) payload, shattering the previous world record for the […]
Charleys Philly Steaks Partners with Flytrex to Bring Flying Cheesesteaks to Durham, North Carolina
Charleys Philly Steaks, the largest cheesesteak franchise in the world, today announced it has partnered with Flytrex, the leader in ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to deliver freshly grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. Orders from Charleys are placed using the Flytrex app and delivered via the skies to front and backyards […]
