The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) pledged ongoing support for the RedTail Flight Academy and its mission at the Academy’s inaugural graduation on May 21, 2022, at New York Stewart International Airport. The RedTail Flight Academy is developing a pipeline of diverse aviators to meet the increasing demand for U.S pilots and aviation professionals—all while […]
APP Jet Center acquires FBO operations at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida
APP Jet Center, a fixed–base operator (“FBO”) has announced the acquisition of FBO operations at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida. This location complements the company’s existing operations in Washington DC, Denver, Colorado, Fort Pierce, Florida, and San Francisco, California. APP CEO Dan Harrow said: “We are delighted to be integrating Stuart into APP’s growing […]
Lilium Achieves Main Wing Transition
Lilium N.V., developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has announced that its technology demonstrator Phoenix 2 has achieved main wing transition. This means it is the first ever full-size electric jet aircraft to transition from hover to wing-borne flight. This is a landmark moment for Lilium and for electric aviation […]
MissionGO Partners with UVT to Offer Advanced UAS Services Nationwide
MissionGO Unmanned Systems is partnering with Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) to offer advanced UAS services across the United States. UVT offers the most trusted source of drone and robotics dealers in North America and helps organizations find the right drone solution for their UAV operation. “MissionGO has recommended UVT to our training clients looking […]
Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees and Spirit of Flight Award
The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame has announced the 2022 inductees and Spirit of Flight Awardee, and will honor its inductees at their annual banquet, to be held on June 16, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. Inductees include: Doug Kimmel Donald Kirlin John Charles Robinson Lt. Col. Stephen […]
Arizona Airports Association Announces Recipients of Awards of Excellence
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) awarded an Airport Executive of the Year, a Corporate Member of the Year, and announced the President’s Award at its Spring General Membership Meeting. Brian O’Neill received the 2022 Airport Executive of the Year Award, Charlie McDermott received the 2022 Corporate Member of the Year Award, and Alice Bimrose received […]
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Platform Joins DIU Blue UAS Approved List
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced today that Ascent AeroSystems “Spirit” platform has been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List of approved small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Beginning immediately, any U.S. government customer can buy and operate a Spirit without further technical review or approval. “We’ve been shipping Spirits since 2020, and our customers […]
Iowa DOT Announces $100M in Grants for Iowa Airports
The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing $100M in grant awards for Iowa commercial airports. In March, Governor Reynolds announced a historic investment to modernize and strengthen Iowa’s air transportation system through the $100M Iowa Commercial Aviation Infrastructure Fund (ICAIF). The fund aggressively targets some of Iowa’s largest aviation system needs: terminal buildings, parking structures, […]
SkyHarbour Group Opens Private Aviation Campus in Nashville
Sky Harbour Group has announced the opening of a new private aviation campus at Nashville International Airport, marking their arrival in Nashville. This is the second opening of the Company’s soon to be six national private hangar locations and they will be celebrating with an exclusive, invite-only sneak preview. Sky Harbour’s private hangar member experience […]
Bahamas Delays Click2Clear Customs Rollout After AOPA Request
The Bahamas announced an indefinite postponement of its new Click2Clear customs entry and departure program for private pilots and passengers. AOPA President Mark Baker received notice on May 31 that the acting Comptroller of Bahamas Customs, Paul Munroe, called for a delay in implementing the program “pending further discussion by Customs, government officials and programmers […]
