Natilus, a U.S. corporation, is producing the world’s first purposefully designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport. As a big step forward, the company has partnered with Janicki for composite part design and fabrication, due to their renowned reputation for innovation and quality workmanship as a tier 1 supplier. Through Natilus’ design and […]
Gordonsville Airport Celebrates Completion of Runway Rehabilitation Project
Gordonsville Municipal Airport held a ribbon cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the completion of a runway rehabilitation project. The project included redevelopment of the runway, taxiway and apron, including widening the runway to 50’, flattening of mid-field rise in elevation, re-pavement of all surfaces, drainage improvements and new lighting. It was funded through a […]
Reservations for Switchblade Flying Car Climb to 100 Per Month +
Samson Sky, creators of the Switchblade Flying Car has seen Reservations for its flying car climb to more than 100 Reservations per month for the past 6 months. According to Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade, this is the largest increase in Samson’s history. “Over the years, we’ve certainly had big […]
Sling Pilot Academy Announces Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines
Sling Pilot Academy, a flight school providing accelerated airline pilot training using Next-Generation aircraft and innovative flight training methods, is pleased to announce its Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines. Through the partnership, eligible Sling Pilot Academy students have direct access to SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program and qualify for elite access to partnership benefits. SkyWest’s Pilot […]
Thomas Reese Joins Unmanned Safety Institute as Head of Operations
Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) announced last week that they have hired Thomas Reese as their new vice president of operations. In this role, Reese will oversee the company’s continued growth in both its academic and commercial markets. Reese brings his education in aeronautical science along with significant operational experience in both crewed and remotely piloted […]
GAMA Welcomes Launch of European Commission’s Drone Strategy 2.0
The European Commission has published their “Drone Strategy 2.0 for a Smart and Sustainable Unmanned Aircraft Eco-System in Europe”. This new strategy sets out the framework and key actions in the European Union to support the development of Unmanned Aircraft and their integration into the European airspace, as well as the deployment of piloted electric […]
Air Marshal Association Issues Statement on Southern Border Service
The Air Marshal Association issued a release last week commending the exemplary service of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) serving at the southern border of the United States in response to the crisis created by an unprecedented number of undocumented alien entries. Although the assignment is inconvenient for the FAMs deployed, and the agency must adjust […]
UMILES Next and TECNALIA Present Technologies That Will Dominate European Skies for Safe and Sustainable UAM
The UMILES Next air taxi, Concept Integrity, equipped with FlyFree technology developed by the TECNALIA research center, was presented earlier this month in Brussels during the Drone Days organized by the European Commission as part of the Drone Strategy 2.0, an initiative aimed at promoting the development of new sustainable drone services and transport solutions […]
MAMA Elects 2023 Board of Directors, Outlines Priorities
Members of the Massachusetts Airport Management Association have elected a new Board of Directors for 2022-2023. MAMA, which advocates for the support of the state’s 37 public use airports, is made up of airport managers, commissioners, engineering consultants and service providers. The election was held at MAMA’s Annual Conference last month in Springfield, MA. Elected […]
Newark Public Schools Launches Aviation Program with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) approved a strategic partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), of Teterboro, New Jersey. AIM is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and graduates hundreds of aviation maintenance technicians every year. NBOE students will be allowed to start coursework in this high-demand field involving aircraft systems that […]
