Airlines for America (A4A) announced that Paul Rinaldi has been named Senior Vice President, Operations and Safety. He brings to the association more than thirty years of hands-on industry experience and leadership at the highest levels. Rinaldi began his career as a certified controller with the Washington-Dulles Tower (IAD) in 1991, and he rose through […]
Base Operations at Page Field Voted Among Best FBOs in the Americas
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 5 percent of fixed-base operators (FBO) in the Americas by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the 13th consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Celebrates Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2025
300 guests celebrated the newest members into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame at the induction ceremony and luncheon held on Friday April 11 at the Lone Star Flight Museum located at Ellington Airport. The Class of 2025 (shown in photo above) included Al Cisneros, the first Hispanic pilot with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels; […]
NARTP/ACEA Host Briefing for U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Acting FAA Administrator
The National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and a delegation of federal, state, and local dignitaries for an official visit highlighting the region’s growing national leadership in aerospace innovation. During the […]
HGTC Launches New Drone Technology Course in Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) announced the launch of a new Drone Pilot Training course in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). This cutting-edge 8-week UAS Bootcamp program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in drone operations, safety, regulations, and hands-on flight training—culminating in multiple nationally recognized certifications. Open to beginners and […]
Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2025 Advisory Board
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced the 2025 Advisory Board. Composed of influential leaders across the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ecosystem, the Advisory Board will help guide the development of conference programming, provide strategic insight, and support the event’s ongoing mission to serve as the premier platform for commercial drone innovation. The 11th edition […]
DEXA Achieves FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 List Approval
DEXA (Drone Express) has announced two major milestones: official receipt of FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and the inclusion of its DE-2020 drone on the Secretary of Transportation’s S-1 List of Approved UAS under Section 44807. Together, these achievements position DEXA among an elite group of companies—alongside Amazon Prime Air, Google Wing, and Zipline—recognized […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to invite the drone community to be part of its 2025 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 26. The FAA launched the annual campaign in 2019 to bring attention to drone safety and best practices. The drone community is encouraged to take part in this campaign by either […]
TAC and TDOT Aeronautics Division Issue Airport Awards
The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) and TDOT Aeronautics Division recognized excellence in airports in the state with the issuance of awards at the Tennessee Aviation Association’s (TAA) 2025 Airports Conference in Murfreesboro, TN, late last month. The awards are given to commend recipients for their hard work, diligence, and devoted efforts in improving airports, airport […]
North Dakota Airports See 20% Passenger Surge Driven by Airline Growth and Spring Travel
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In March 2025, North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 123,180 passenger boardings — the highest monthly total in state history. This figure surpasses the previous record of 117,380 set in December 2024 and marks […]
