Lou Pepper, who built Atlantic Aviation into one of the nation’s largest general aviation companies and helped redefine the idea of a service-first fixed base operator (FBO), will be awarded NATA’s William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award. The award is NATA’s highest tribute, named in honor and memory of the association’s co-founder and first president, […]
Thunderbird Drone Festival Kicks Off with Successful UAS/AAM Symposium
Photo above – Students from Pryor High School, Jenks High School, and Oklahoma State University participate in the UAS/AAM Symposium student panel, discussing their innovative contributions to the future of unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility. The Thunderbird Drone Festival launched its 2024 event with a highly successful UAS / Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) […]
NATA Recognizes Lirio Liu with Major Leadership Honor
For her stellar service to general aviation through an exceptional and impactful career at the Federal Aviation Administration, Lirio Liu will be honored with the NATA Distinguished Public Service Award. The award is a special honor selected by the NATA Board of Directors and members—recognizing outstanding public service and contributions to the industry. It will […]
Elfly Group and Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes
Photo above – Elfly collaborates with Nordic Seaplanes and together aims to tap seaplane markets beyond Scandinavia. Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane program ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) has announced a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline. Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU […]
EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes First Flight in Brazil
Photo above – EH216-S´s first flight, performed at Quadra in Sao Paulo region, in the presence of numerous Brazilian aviation representatives and the media. EHang Holdings Limited announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EHang’s first trial flight in Brazil took place in […]
Chimes Aviation Academy Expands Fleet with Tecnam
Tecnam and Chimes Aviation Academy have announced the purchase of four P2010 TDI aircraft, powered by the Continental CD170 engine. This new acquisition will allow Chimes Aviation Academy to enhance its pilot training and provide students with a modern platform. Chimes Aviation Academy is one of the largest flying training organizations in India. With 2 […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Dates for 2025 Safety Symposium
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced that its 2025 Safety Symposium will take place from April 7-9, hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus. The event, co-hosted by Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and the College of Aviation, will bring together business aviation professionals dedicated to advancing safety in […]
SIU Carbondale Grad Succeeds in Creating Music, Flying Planes
by Pete Rosenbery Composing allows Thomas Edgar, a certified flight instructor in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation, a bit more freedom and the opportunity to be more creative than when piloting a plane. And Edgar, who graduated from SIU in May with degrees in piano performance from the School of Music and aviation […]
MSP Airport to Create Passenger Sensory-Friendly Rooms
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will create its first-ever sensory rooms to provide calming spaces designed to reduce the stress and sensory overload that often accompanies travel, ensuring a more positive experience for those who need it. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which owns and operates MSP, is partnering with Minnesota-based nonprofit Fraser to design […]
Scottsdale Airport’s Master Plan Update Set to Go
Scottsdale Airport is launching a $1 million master planning project, funded almost entirely by a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant. This visionary initiative will shape the airport’s future over the next 20 years, and the public is invited to play a vital role. Please note, the master plan will not include a noise […]
