ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its fifth US acquisition as part of its national DaaS rollout. The acquisition of Laventure & Associates, Inc. boosts in-house expertise to service the fast-growing powerline inspection market. The Fort Pierce, Florida land surveying, mapping, and services firm with more than two decades of experience brings a strong […]
DroneDeploy and Prime Air Launch Elevate Scholarship Program to Forge New Career Pathways in Age of AI and Robotics
As AI and robotics continue to transform the way we work, the future of jobs is evolving in exciting and unpredictable ways. DroneDeploy and Prime Air, with support from FlyGuys, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) Program, National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), are […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $4.5 Million in State Airport Funding for Federal Match Grants
Photo above – The Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) received a $689,262 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant to match $7,192,000 in federal funds for the rehabilitation of runway 3/21 and the expansion of the airport’s aircraft parking apron. Photo by Shahn G. Sederberg – CDOT Aeronautics. The Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) has approved $4.5 million in federal […]
Polaris Aero’s VOCUS FlightRisk Now Available for Collins Aerospace’s ARINCDirect Flight Support Services
Polaris Aero has renewed its agreement with Collins Aerospace to make VOCUS FlightRisk available to all subscribers of Collins’ ARINCDirect flight planning tools. This extension builds upon a successful relationship spanning more than 10 years, seamlessly incorporating FlightRisk’s premier preflight risk assessment functionality with ARINCDirect’s leading flight support services. Through this collaboration, ARINCDirect flight planning […]
UrbanLink Increases REGENT Seaglider Order, Accelerating Vision for Zero-Emission Coastal Transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico
REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility, a pioneering South Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company. UrbanLink has increased its order of REGENT Viceroy seagliders to 47, from the 27 announced last fall, positioning Florida as a national leader in […]
AzAA Recognizes Coffman’s Matt Quick with Award of Excellence
The Arizona Airports Association presented Matt Quick with the Corporate Member of the Year Award at its annual spring conference held in Pinetop-Lakeside at the end of April. Quick, who currently serves as Vice President and Principal with Coffman Associates, has made lasting positive impacts on airports in Arizona and within the organization. Quick has […]
NBAA Urges Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making in Navigating Northeastern Airspace Challenges
While the National Airspace System (NAS) remains the world’s safest, recent equipment outages across one of the nation’s busiest sectors have rattled pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) alike. As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works to resolve these challenges across the Northeastern U.S., the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) urges business aviation flight crews […]
McFarland Johnson Expands Infrastructure Services with Experts Lukas Sturm and Christina Andriole
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced the strategic expansion of its design capabilities with the addition of lighting design professionals Lukas Sturm and Christina Andriole. This marks a significant step in MJ’s commitment to delivering innovative, integrated solutions across the infrastructure landscape. With the addition of these accomplished experts, MJ now offers a broader suite of […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission Names Kevin Howell as Next CEO of GSP International Airport
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will continue to serve in his current role as Executive Vice President through the remainder of President and CEO Dave Edwards’ tenure. Howell joined the District […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Applauds Advancement of Key UAS Rules to the White House for Review
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, applauds the Trump Administration for advancing two critical, industry-supported rulemakings – the rule to normalize Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations (RIN 2120-AL82), and the rule to restrict unauthorized UAS operations in close proximity […]
