A special investigation of more than 500 accidents by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed safety vulnerabilities in the sector of commercial aviation that includes commuter air carriers, air tour operators, air ambulance services, on-demand business jet charters and other operations. The report identified safety issues in aviation operations conducted under Title 14 Code of […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
FAA Awards $64.7 Million for Kona Airport Runway Rehabilitation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). The first grant of $49,643,867 was announced by the FAA as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport […]
Skyryse Expands Southern California Campus with New Facility at Hawthorne Airport
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™ has announced the opening of a new facility at Hawthorne Airport in California. This latest expansion follows closely on the heels of the recent launch of an additional facility in El Segundo, further expanding their presence in Southern California. The new Hawthorne facility represents a significant milestone in Skyryse’s journey […]
Theresa Claiborne Selected as NAA’s 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy Recipient
The National Aeronautic Association has announced that Theresa Claiborne is the 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy recipient. “Theresa is a courageous role model who overcame racial and gender barriers to start her career as the first black woman qualified as a Air Force pilot, KC-135 pilot, and Air Force flight instructor. She recently ended her commercial […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing, CAP Conducts Monthly SAREX
Photo above – Capt Anthony Derderian (left) and Mission Pilot Lt Col Don Majercik review SAREX flight plans. The Burlington Squadron of the Vermont Wing (NER-VT-002) routinely practices its airborne search and rescue skills and technologies, while building aircrew and mission staff teams for aerial photo reconnaissance needed for natural disaster assessment, navigation; as well […]
BRINC and Echodyne to Enable Automated BVLOS Operations without Visual Observers for First Responders
BRINC has announced a partnership with Echodyne, a leader in ground-based radar systems. This collaboration will integrate Echodyne’s advanced MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s purpose-built Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. The strategic relationship enables a path toward beyond-visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations without visual observers, advanced airspace awareness for safer operations, and lowers […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Reports Busiest July on Record for Air Travel
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the State’s eight commercial service airports had their busiest July on record as passenger boarding numbers reached 112,141 passengers for the month. This surpasses the previous record of 111,209 passengers that was set in July 2014. This month’s figures also represent a significant year-over-year growth of 12,693 […]
Virginia Aviation Board Awards $9.5 Million to Nineteen Airports
At its quarterly board meeting August 9, 2024, the Virginia Aviation Board awarded $9,583,261.07 for 28 projects at 19 airports in Virginia. “The $9.5 million awarded by the Virginia Aviation Board will help enhance the airport infrastructure to ensure that Virginia’s aviation system of 65 public-use airports remains one of the best in the nation, […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2025 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.3 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
