The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the grand opening of the Joe Clark Innovation Lab, a new, cutting-edge facility designed to inspire and nurture the next generation of aerospace pioneers. This 1,600-square-foot lab, part of the NAHF’s Discovering Flight program, offers nearly 400,000 annual visitors an immersive, hands-on experience in aviation and […]
Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program Set to Receive $5.29 Million
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, locked in $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending would contribute to the growth and success […]
Magic Valley Regional Airport Transforms Airport Security Program
Twin Falls Airport, officially known as Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF), is a vital gateway to southern Idaho, offering convenient access to the region’s scenic landscapes and growing business hubs. A year ago, TWF began offering two nonstop flights to Salt Lake City International Airport operated by Delta partner SkyWest Airlines in the Embraer E175. […]
magniX Launches Next Phase in NASA Program to Electrify Aviation
magniX, has launched the next phase in the NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s industry-leading electric powertrains. The aircraft, which was revealed at a ceremony in Seattle, Washington, featured the logos of magniX, NASA, and the provider of […]
Atlas Air Worldwide to Add Three Boeing 747-8 Freighters to Fleet Aircraft to Serve Growing Airfreight Demand
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced it is adding three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet to meet the strong global demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly for cross-border e-commerce shipping. The three additional 747-8Fs, secured through long-term finance lease agreements with BOC Aviation, are expected to enter service late in the […]
Priester Aviation Adds Experienced CFO
George J. Priester Aviation has added to its in-house expertise by bringing in a financial executive, experienced with managing controls for large and small companies. The private aircraft management and charter provider announced the addition of Ron Carlstrom as its Chief Financial Officer for its family of aviation services brands. Carlstrom brings more than two […]
Cyberhawk Granted FAA Nationwide BVLOS Waiver to Enable Expanded Remote Drone Operations in the U.S.
Photo above – With flight times of up to 3 hours, the hydrogen-powered Gryphon drone, by Intelligent Energy, allows Cyberhawk field teams to unlock the immense potential of BVLOS operations. Cyberhawk™ has announced that it has been granted a coveted nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This […]
Florida Supreme Court Declines Review in Long Standing Tax Dispute Between Aviation Authority and Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
The Florida Supreme Court recently denied Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s request to review an earlier ruling favoring the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, shutting the door on a nearly five-year legal battle over a Florida ad valorem tax exemption. “Once again, we are pleased that common sense prevailed in this crystal-clear law regarding airport […]
Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million in FAA Grants for Runway, Taxiway Improvements
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a total of $636 million to airports across the country, under its 2024 […]
NATA and Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide. NATA and AACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at the exchange of expertise and information through committee […]
