The National Aviation Hall of Fame announced its Board of Trustees has elected aviation and aerospace attorney James E. Cooling as board chair and business aviation leader Douglas Schwartz as vice chair. With the organization engaged in the transformation of its Heritage Hall and Education Center in Dayton, Ohio, and working at the forefront to […]
U.S. Air Force Awards Electra Strategic Funding Partnership Valued up to $85M to Develop Full-Scale Pre-Production eSTOL Aircraft
Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company with a mission to help decarbonize aviation and open new air transportation markets, today announced its selection by the U.S. Air Force AFWERX innovation arm for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award that secures up to $85 million between private investments, government funding, and matching Small Business Innovation […]
MSP Airport Passenger Traffic Increased 24% in 2022
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 31.2 million total passengers in 2022, marking a 24% increase in passenger activity compared to 2021. MSP’s year-end passenger and operations report released today shows the airport is on a steady and promising recovery path after three years of impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our recovery over the last […]
Vertiport Operations to Soon Reach New Heights Through Siemens / Skyway Collaboration
Siemens and Skyway are working together to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure needed to support vertiport operations. Vertiports are hubs for VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing vehicles) such as air taxis and drones. The scope of collaboration involves both companies researching the energy demands of vertiports and developing sustainable electrical supply, standard charging processes, […]
Pyka Unveils World’s Largest Autonomous Electric Cargo Airplane: Pelican Cargo
Pyka has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft, the Pelican Cargo. Featuring unprecedented payload and range capabilities, Pelican Cargo is the world’s largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class. With a range of up to 200 miles, a payload of up to 400 pounds in […]
Flytrex Partner, Causey Aviation Unmanned, to Begin Drone Delivery Operations Under Part 135 Certification
Flytrex announced its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned (CAU) was granted Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing Flytrex to operate and complete long-range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the United States. This milestone comes after years of rigorous training and testing verifying that Flytrex’s drone delivery service maintains […]
NATA Congratulates Garret Graves for Being Named Chair of Aviation Subcommittee
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna congratulated the new Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA). “Rep. Garret Graves has distinguished himself as a forward-thinking champion of the U.S. aviation industry, with proven policy expertise and an in-depth understanding of the challenges facing our […]
Rodney Schaaf to be inducted into North Dakota’s Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee has announced that Rodney Schaaf of Bowman, North Dakota has been selected for induction into the state’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Schaaf will join the prestigious aviation hall of fame group that currently includes 47 other individuals who have all had a significant impact to the growth, […]
NC Division of Aviation Director to Retire May 1st
Bobby Walston, Division of Aviation Director for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, announced that he will be retiring this Spring. “It is with a mix of both excitement and sadness that I write to let you know I plan to retire on May 1, 2023,” noted Walston. In an email to colleagues and friends, […]
RDU Launches CLEAR Biometric Security Lanes
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and CLEAR launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6 million in local economic activity every year. “RDU is proud to partner with CLEAR to provide travelers […]
