The N.C. Department of Transportation is moving transportation innovation forward with the launch of its newest initiative, Advance Mobility NC. Advance Mobility NC leverages the trailblazing work of the department’s aviation, integrated mobility and rail divisions to create a shared, autonomous, and connected multimodal transportation system that improves access and mobility of people and freight. […]
USHST Schedules Webinar Focusing on Bird Strikes
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) will host a webinar June 7th, about how pilots can better protect themselves and their passengers from bird strikes and what to do if they occur. The free webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register at: https://rotor.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Ads83O3QOGCqr8eqtfzww#/registration. Bird strikes have been in the news lately because airliners […]
Dialight Announces Aviation Obstruction Lighting System Warranty Via Its Certified Installation Program
Dialight has announced the launch of its industry leading seven-year warranty for Obstruction Lighting Solutions. Dialight’s Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, include an additional two years of full system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty. Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program (CIP) will be recognized as experts […]
Jekta MOU with Honeywell Represents Major Step Forward in Airframe Development
Jekta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell. The accord signifies the first step in exploring, identifying, and confirming a suite of Honeywell systems to integrate with the world’s first 19-seat, electrically powered, regional, amphibious aircraft. In conjunction with Jekta, Honeywell will design and co-develop aeronautical systems that will optimize efficiencies, enhance streamlined […]
Maine ACE Camp Adds Third Location Based at Seacoast Regional Airport
Maine ACE Camp is adding a third location for this summer and will be based out of the Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford. Former ACE camp student and now owner of Pine Tree Helicopters out of SFM, Parker Montano, along with Sue Tholen and Rob Montgomery are spearheading the new camp. The new camp, […]
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Releases Details of Honors Banquet
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame announced that Mario Rodrequez, Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, will be the featured speaker at the Hall of Fame’s 2023 Honors Banquet on October 7, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana. Eight outstanding individuals will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame at the banquet. Under […]
Samantha Porter Named MAC Vice President of Finance and Revenue Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Samantha Porter to serve as vice president of finance and revenue development. “Samantha’s strong leadership skills and experience managing high-performing teams across organizational functions will be a great asset to the MAC,” said CFO Tim Simon. “Her collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset will be critical as air travel continues to […]
Volatus Infrastructure Creates Partnership with Marsh McLennan
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has created a strategic partnership with Marsh McLennan to provide the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry with the most complete turnkey electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure package possible. Marsh McLennan will be the preferred partner for insurance solutions to Volatus customers. “With Marsh McLennan’s dedicated aviation division, they have the […]
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines Partner to Bring Autonomous, Everyday Flight to Japan
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. “We are excited to be partnering with Japan Airlines, a highly respected leader in […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves Second Round of State Airport Funding
During an April 19, 2023, meeting, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved a second round of 2023 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) funding allocated to match federally-funded airport projects in Colorado. The unanimous decision authorized the distribution of just over $4 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues that support the CDAG Program administered by […]
