The Colorado Division of Aeronautics is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2023, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in […]
Opportunities to Engage Pilots and Aircraft Owners to Abound at 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase
For aviation companies looking to spotlight their products and services, the 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase will offer a unique opportunity to engage the most eager pilots and aircraft owners. To be held on September 8 and 9 at the home of AOPA in Frederick, Maryland, the AOPA Aviator Showcase is designed to attract a ripe […]
Skyryse Delivers First Cost-Effective IFR-Certified Helicopter Increasing Safety and Reliability, Enabling Urban Air Mobility
Skyryse, bringing accessibility of flight through a highly-automated and touchscreen flight control system, will bring to market the first single-pilot, fly-by-wire, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) providing full Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), certification and capability. Skyryse’s FlightOS system with IFR capability adds monumentally more confidence, safety, and control to smaller, light-utility turbines, like the Robinson […]
Vermont Wing Cadets Visit New England Air Museum
Civil Air Patrol cadets from three Vermont squadrons visited the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. Cadets and senior members from Bennington Composite Squadron, Capitol Composite Squadron, and Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, toured the facility. The Museum houses over 100 aircraft and exhibits. Cadets were […]
SC Aviation Association Holds Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) held its Annual Conference at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on February 15 -17, 2023. The three-day conference brought together airport directors and managers, commissioners, government officials, consultants, airport partners, aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders. The conference theme was “Navigating the Future” and covered industry trends, state […]
SC Aviation Association Announces 2023 – 2024 Executive Committee, New Directors
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its new directors and executive committee for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAA Executive Committee members include President Kevin Howell, Senior Vice President/COO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport; Vice-President Ryan Hounshell, Operations Manager at Holt Consulting, Treasurer James Stephens, Director at Greenville Downtown Memorial Airport and Past-President, Terry […]
Skyservice Breaks Ground at Boeing Field in Seattle
Skyservice Business Aviation broke ground recently on a 71,000-square-foot FBO and hangar complex for Seattle travelers at King County International Airport—Boeing Field (BFI). The new private jet center includes generously sized lounge and relaxation areas, a two-story open reception area, and a 1600-square-foot second-floor terrace overlooking Mount Rainier. The FBO will offer guests complimentary access […]
AutoFlight Achieves World’s Longest eVTOL Flight with New Gen4 Aircraft
AutoFlight announced it has achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with distance of 250KM/155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at AutoFlight’s eVTOL testing facility on February 23rd, consisted of 20 circuits on a predefined flight track, with the plane remotely piloted from the […]
NAHF Issues “Call for Entries” for A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Teacher of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 37th Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to educators from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade in a public, private, […]
NBAA’s Record-Setting Leadership Conference Reaches New Heights in Promoting Dynamic Excellence
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2023 Leadership Conference made history in Charlotte, NC, as nearly 500 attendees heard from world-class speakers with timely lessons for unleashing excellence, in business aviation and beyond. “This leadership conference was not just our largest ever – it had an energy unlike any before it, reflecting the industry’s excitement […]
