Photo above – Jacob Doster alongside the Skytech team, airport employees, James Stephens and Gary Siegfried, outside the hangar with Tuxedo the dog. As part of the annual Aviation Week celebration, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) and the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has recognized Jacob Doster of Skytech, Inc. as the 2025 South […]
Vantis Expands Coverage to Eastern North Dakota
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), in collaboration with Thales USA, announced the continued expansion of Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide system for enabling advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operations. A new radar site in Grand Forks is now live, marking a significant milestone in expanding the systems beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) capabilities into eastern North Dakota. […]
AirTera℠ Acquires Safety and Security Instruction (SSi), Creating Aviation’s First Unified Platform for Identity, Safety, Security, and Dynamic Training
AirTera℠, the service mark of NATA Compliance Services (NATA CS), announced the acquisition of Safety and Security Instruction (SSi), a premier provider of learning management systems (LMS) and airport-specific training content for the aviation industry. This move positions AirTera as the most comprehensive, real-time platform for security, identity management, safety oversight, and automated training in […]
Centennial Airport Marks Two Years as Colorado’s First and Only Airport Offering Unleaded Aviation Fuel
Centennial Airport is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its pioneering Unleaded Aviation Fuel Program, becoming the first airport in the state of Colorado to offer Swift UL94, a FAA-approved unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft. Since May 3, 2023, UL94 has been available at the jetCenters of Colorado – Centennial location. Centennial Airport’s transition to […]
Air France to Increase Phoenix Service to Five Times a Week
In May, Air France is increasing the number of times it flies from Phoenix to Paris to five times weekly. The new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France was launched May 23, 2024, and has been served three times a week. This marked the […]
ADB SAFEGATE Unveils Revolutionary PAPI Technology, Pioneering Proactive, Data-Driven Airside Maintenance
ADB SAFEGATE has unveiled its latest Airside 4.0® innovation – PAPI Connect with LINC Node, a groundbreaking solution that transforms how airports monitor and manage Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs). By integrating data-driven infrastructure into the airside operations, this solution sets a new standard for advanced maintenance management. Through the integration of LINC Node technology […]
A4A’s Nicholas E. Calio Receives 2025 Bryce Harlow Foundation Business Government Relations Award
Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio received the 2025 Business Government Relations Award at the 44th annual Bryce Harlow Foundation Awards reception on April 30, 2025. The Bryce Harlow Foundation is dedicated to advancing the integrity of government advocacy and increasing understanding of its important role in the development of sound […]
Ascend Airways Makes History with First Direct Flight Between UK and Sierra Leone in Over a Decade
Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April […]
Alberta College of Aeronautics Acquires AL42 Simulator
Alberta College of Aeronautics has renewed its confidence in ALSIM in acquiring an AL42 simulator. The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin™ G1000® Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator (VFR-VS), GFC™ 700 autopilot, and a force feedback […]
First Flight Society Selects William P Lear as 2025 Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine Honoree
The First Flight Society announced today that William P Lear has been named the 2025 Honoree to be inducted into the Dr. Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine located in the Museum and Visitors Center at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA. This honor is selected annually by a high-level […]
