Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced a United States Air Force contract to explore the automation of large, multi-engine jets. This study will include a feasibility assessment of full and limited aircraft automation features for cargo operations. Remotely piloted aircraft will enable the Air Force to increase mission tempo worldwide […]
Larger Planes and New Equipment for Yuma Airport
American Airlines wasted no time partnering with Envoy Air, Inc. in the wake of Mesa Airlines’ December announcement of their “consensual wind-down” with American Airlines effective April 3rd. This is a seamless transition as Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and operates more than 160 aircraft on 800 daily […]
Scottsdale Airport Gears Up for Super Bowl LVII
The team at Scottsdale Airport will be welcoming the private corporate, charter, fractional and private jet travelers flying to Arizona for the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVII. The Airport is expecting a significant influx of aircraft traffic during this busy time. Reservations are managed by the airport’s top-notch FBOs (Fixed Based Operators) – Atlantic Aviation, […]
‘Vietnam Remembered: 50 Years Later’ to Include Aircraft Displays, Activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
The people and aircraft that participated in the Vietnam War will be remembered 50 years after the end of direct hostilities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which will be held July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will include specific programs and activities that […]
WAI Receives $100,000 Grant from the William Penn Foundation
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has received a $100,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program to support the organization’s work to increase the number of women involved in all aspects of aviation. “With COVID’s profound effect on the aviation industry, we need more women to pursue aviation careers to meet the current […]
NARTP Gets $2.25M to Advance Airfield Automation
The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) was awarded a $2.249 million congressionally directed spending request, sponsored by Senators Menendez and Booker, to advance development and testing of autonomous devices that can perform routine, recurring, labor-intensive activities on military and civilian airfields. The initial phase of the Airfield Autonomy Initiative (AAI) will focus on […]
AIR Partners with SeaKeepers, Empowering Yachters with eVTOL Flight Capabilities
AIR has announced its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society, an educational organization for members of the yachting community. The partnership will ensure AIR’s eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) models are available for use as auxiliary equipment to extend yachters’ reach and access points beyond yacht capabilities. AIR and SeaKeepers’ collaboration is the latest […]
IBAC Announces Leo Knaapen in New Role to Lead Industry Partner Program Development
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has appointed industry veteran Leo Knaapen as Head of the IBAC Industry Partner Program. Leo joined IBAC following his retirement from Bombardier in December 2022, where he was Chief of Industry Affairs. Kurt Edwards, Director General, IBAC, said, “It is my pleasure to welcome Leo to the growing IBAC […]
FAA Acting Administrator Visits Archer HQ
Photo above – FAA Acting Administrator, Bill Nolen sits in Archer’s simulator. You can’t electrify (aviation), until you certify (your aircraft with the FAA), which is why a recent visit to Archer HQ by FAA Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, and Director of Certification, Lirio Liu, along with others from the FAA was a noteworthy event […]
Volatus Infrastructure to Build Vertiport at Bellefonte Airport
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has signed an agreement with Bellefonte Airport in Centre County, Pennsylvania to build a public use FAA compliant electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vertiport with up to eight landing pads including a charging station at each pad. The vertiport is expected to be operational later this year. Volatus has a modular […]
