The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joined forces with a host of other aviation stakeholders urging the Biden Administration to address significant regulatory roadblocks that currently hinder wide-scale commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In a May 12 letter to National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, 42 organizations representing nearly every sector of the industry—including SAF […]
Oklahoma Legislation Lands Grant Program for More Direct Flights
A two-year effort has landed legislation into law to increase the number of direct flights between Oklahoma airports and premiere destination cities. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Representative Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City created the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission […]
Jersey Mike’s Partners with Flytrex to Deliver Subs in the Sky
Subs and other delicious items on Jersey Mike’s menu will be available for ultrafast drone delivery in Holly Springs, NC Jersey Mike’s Subs today announced it has partnered with Flytrex, a leader in on-demand, ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to deliver food orders via drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Orders from Jersey Mike’s […]
Wayne Executive Jetport Pavement Project Positions Airport for Future Growth
For a large portion of the past decade, the Wayne Executive Jetport has been experiencing problems with the asphalt pavement for its main aircraft parking apron. When aircraft park on the apron, they often leave depressions in the pavement, leading airport staff to need to tug aircraft from their parked position occasionally. Because of this […]
NCDOT Welcomes Five New BEYOND Partners
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is welcoming five new partners to its BEYOND team, working to test and demonstrate how to usher in the widespread use of drones for government and commercial use. The five new companies are: Aerial Vantage – Flight operator and service provider building an enterprise software platform for […]
Neste’s Renewable Fuels Take Coldplay Around the World – Collaboration Helps the Band Towards 50% Reduction in Its World Tour Related Carbon Emissions
Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of The Spheres World Tour by 50% compared to the band’s previous world tour. Neste will provide Coldplay with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help reduce emissions from air travels, while the company’s renewable diesel […]
Neste and United Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Agreement for Flights Out of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Neste and United Airlines are pleased to announce that they have signed a new purchase agreement that provides United the right to buy up to 160,000 metric tons (52.5 million gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ over the next three years to fuel United flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and potentially other airports, as […]
Alabama Governor Welcomes Airbus Expansion Project Adding 1,000 Jobs in Mobile
Governor Kay Ivey joined Airbus officials, Mobile leaders and education professionals at a community event Monday afternoon to celebrate the aerospace company’s new growth plans at its Alabama manufacturing facility. Airbus’ latest expansion project calls for the addition of a third final assembly line, or FAL, at its Mobile factory to support increased production of […]
James Stephens to Take the Reins at Greenville Downtown Airport in October
James Stephens will be stepping down from his current role as Executive Director of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission to take the reins of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in October. Stephens, who has directed the Commission for eight years, also sits on the board of directors as Treasurer for the National Association of State […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Encouraging Grant Applications as Deadline Approaches
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s (OAC) Aviation Education Program will conclude its application acceptance for the 2022-2023 academic year on May 31, 2022. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary grade levels. The program funds are part of more than $335,000 the agency annually provides to programs statewide […]
