ALSIM announced that Lund University School of Aviation (LUSA) in Sweden, has selected ALSIM for its training needs by purchasing an Airliner and an AL250 equipped with the Engineering Pack. The AIRLINER is a hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as MCC, […]
Vaisala to Modernize 14 Airports in Indonesia
Vaisala has been selected to provide a EUR 25 million project strengthening airport safety and weather resiliency in Indonesia. As an archipelagic country comprising of more than 17,000 islands, air travel is crucial for the mobility of both people and goods. Indonesia recorded more than 52 million domestic and seven million international passengers in 2022*. […]
APTech Appoints Four New Vice Presidents and Principals
As the company approaches thirty years in business, Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) has announced the appointment of four new Principals: Kyle Potvin, P.E., Genevieve Long, P.E., LEED AP, Todd Hoerner, P.E., and Stephanie Slife, MBA. These newly minted Vice Presidents collectively bring over 80 person years of experience working for APTech, further strengthening the […]
FAA Awards $4.5M Sustainability Grant to APiJET’s Flight Route Optimization Technology
APiJET, LLC has been selected by the Biden-Harris administration to receive a $4.5 million Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant to enhance their Digital Winglets™ flight route optimization software. FAST-Tech is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiative focused on developing, demonstrating, or applying low-emission aviation technology to reduce carbon pollution, improve aircraft fuel efficiency, and […]
Florida Supreme Court Shuts Door on Aviation Tax Dispute
The Florida Supreme Court has 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. “Our aviation industry partners provide critical infrastructure and services to the Tampa Bay region and […]
Electra Names B. Marc Allen as Chief Executive Officer
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has announced the appointment of B. Marc Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marc Allen joins Electra after a distinguished career at The Boeing Company, where he most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development. He led the $5 billion customer finance business […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Concludes 75th Anniversary Celebrations with Commemorative Coffee Table Book Release
Photo above – The Boca Raton Airport Authority Board is pictured from left to right; Bob Tucker, James Nau, Melvin Pollack, Gene Folden, Cheryl Budd, Mitchell Fogel, and Randy Nobles. The Boca Raton Airport Authority has announced the release of its 75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, now available on the official Airport website at bocaairport.com/75-yearsbook. […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Unveils Joe Clark Innovation Lab: A State-of-the-Art Hub for Future Aerospace Innovators
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. […]
