Photo above – A Summit Ski equipped Carbon Cub FX-3 explores the wintertime backcountry in Washington State (Photo credit: Courtesy of CubCrafters) CubCrafters, a designer and manufacturer of Part 23 Certified, Light-Sport, and Experimental backcountry aircraft, has announced the acquisition of Summit Aircraft Skis, including the company’s design and manufacturing assets, unique patents and related […]
Airports and Industry Leaders Highlight Impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Evaluate Future Considerations Through ACT Program
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program is making available new, in-depth analysis examining the operational impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) on airports of all sizes and future considerations to fully capitalize on this emerging technology. The ACT Working Group on AAM includes members from airports and […]
Monterey Regional Airport Announces Grants Totaling $4.2 Million for Design and Construction of New Terminal Building
With a $2.14 million grant from the Department of Transportation received in late November, the Monterey Regional Airport now has $4.2 million toward the design and construction of a new airport terminal. The funds are from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Federal Fiscal Year 2023, along with another $2.14 grant from the same piece of […]
Western North Carolina’s Robust Aviation Education Network Supports Local Students Seeking Aviation Careers
Photo above – Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) Runway 5K was held in October and raised more than $19,000 for local aviation education. The sold-out race was capped at 1,000 racers. During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during […]
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
Santa’s sleigh may not be the only thing seen flying in the skies of Texas. Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Dallas-area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11 stores, making it easier than ever for customers to grab those last-minute gifts. No assistance from Rudolph needed. […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Trustees Announces Interim CEO
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee Maruyama as the interim President & CEO, effective December 22, 2022. “Over the past three years, Aimee has worked in tandem with outgoing CEO Amy Spowart,” said Michael Quiello, Chair of the NAHF Board of Trustees. “Therefore, she has important […]
Crosswind Aviation Welcomes Santa to Gillespie County Airport
Photos and Story by Kate Stevens On Saturday, kids of all ages welcomed Santa to the Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg, Texas for the annual Santa Fly-In. In addition to meeting jolly St. Nick, hot chocolate and cookies were available, as well as caroling with the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. The event was […]
Resiliency of Airspace Discussed as Part of Successful WRP Principals’ Meeting
Senior leaders from state, federal and Tribal agencies gathered December 8-9 for the 2022 Western Regional Partnership’s (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the first in-person WRP Principals’ Meeting since November 2019 and was considered a great success. Throughout the meeting, Principals were updated on accomplishments detailed in the 2022 report on Building […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Becomes First Airport in the World to Offer Waymo Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Service
Photo above – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego takes the first ride to the airport in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport®, has set another milestone with Waymo launching fully autonomous vehicle service to the general public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego arrived at the 44th Street […]
Boom Supersonic Announces Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Engine for Overture
Boom Supersonic has announced Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimized for its Overture supersonic airliner. Boom also announced that it will be teaming with three industry leaders to develop Symphony including Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting, and StandardAero for maintenance. “Developing a supersonic engine […]
