In honor of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT Aeronautics) will host an in-person event showcasing drone models and use cases, outlining rules and best practices, and facilitating the exchange of ideas between MassDOT Aeronautics and recreational and professional drone pilots. MassDOT […]
Ag Aviation Industry Urges All Drone Operators to Operate Safely and Give Right-of-Way to Manned Agricultural Aircraft This Growing Season
As the United States agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) asks all uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators (or drones) to be mindful of low-altitude crewed (or manned) agricultural aircraft operations. Agricultural aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the U.S. each year in addition to millions of […]
DBIA Appoints Carolyn Brennan as Chief Operating Officer
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced the appointment of Carolyn Brennan as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Brennan will oversee DBIA’s revenue-generating departments — including conferences, membership, certification and education — ensuring strategic alignment with the organization’s long-term vision and continued growth. Brennan joins DBIA with nearly two decades of leadership […]
NBAA Honors Mary Miller for Decades of Exemplary Leadership and Advocacy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently presented its prestigious Silk Scarf Award to longtime aviation professional and tireless industry advocate Mary Miller, vice president of industry and government affairs for Signature Aviation. Miller has made numerous contributions to business aviation throughout her more than 40-year career, beginning in 1981 as a customer service manager […]
Oklahoma Students Keep Eyes to the Skies; Join Thousands in Celebration of Aerospace at Aero Day 2025
More than 250 Oklahoma high school aerospace students joined legislators, industry leaders, and military aviators at the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 2 for the 2025 AERO Oklahoma, a day designed to celebrate the state’s continued aerospace growth. Presented by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the event provided students with the opportunity to […]
Rutland CAP Squadron to Host Open House
Photo above – C/SSgt Ethan Bishop in the front seat on his first Glider Orientation Flight with Lt Col Mark Farley. Credit: TSgt Jeremy Bishop, Rutland Vt. The Civil Air Patrol’s Rutland Squadron will be hosting an Open House on Thursday April 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the squadron headquarters at the Rutland Airport. […]
BRINC Secures $75 Million, Forms Strategic Alliance with Motorola Solutions to Scale Production and Use of 911 Response Drones
BRINC announced today that it has raised $75 million in new funding. This capital will be used to accelerate the development and production of BRINC’s lifesaving drone technology. The financing was led by Index Ventures, marking their continued conviction in BRINC following their participation in the company’s prior two funding rounds. Motorola Solutions also joined […]
The Weather Company Launches Maverick™ Dispatch to Turn Weather Intelligence into Operational Advantages
The Weather Company has launched Maverick™ Dispatch, a global weather and flight tracking solution that transforms how aviation dispatchers handle mission-critical weather and operational data. The SaaS-based platform, already in use by Breeze Airways and Horizon Air, combines industry-leading forecast technology and expertise with artificial intelligence to help airlines anticipate and respond to weather-related challenges, […]
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Acquires Fleet Canada Inc.
Last week De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) announced that it had acquired all of the shares of Fleet Canada Inc. (Fleet) of Fort Erie, Ontario. Fleet is a current supplier of parts and aerostructures for De Havilland Canada as well as a number of other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company operates in a […]
Pensacola International Airport Launches TransformPNS.com to Showcase the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has announced the launch of TransformPNS.com, a dedicated and dynamic website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities for the Airport’s Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program. The website serves as a central hub for passengers, stakeholders, and the public to stay informed about this transformative initiative that will […]