Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced it is adding three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet to meet the strong global demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly for cross-border e-commerce shipping. The three additional 747-8Fs, secured through long-term finance lease agreements with BOC Aviation, are expected to enter service late in the […]
Priester Aviation Adds Experienced CFO
George J. Priester Aviation has added to its in-house expertise by bringing in a financial executive, experienced with managing controls for large and small companies. The private aircraft management and charter provider announced the addition of Ron Carlstrom as its Chief Financial Officer for its family of aviation services brands. Carlstrom brings more than two […]
Cyberhawk Granted FAA Nationwide BVLOS Waiver to Enable Expanded Remote Drone Operations in the U.S.
Photo above – With flight times of up to 3 hours, the hydrogen-powered Gryphon drone, by Intelligent Energy, allows Cyberhawk field teams to unlock the immense potential of BVLOS operations. Cyberhawk™ has announced that it has been granted a coveted nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This […]
Florida Supreme Court Declines Review in Long Standing Tax Dispute Between Aviation Authority and Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
The Florida Supreme Court recently 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. “Once again, we are pleased that common sense prevailed in this crystal-clear law regarding airport […]
Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million in FAA Grants for Runway, Taxiway Improvements
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a total of $636 million to airports across the country, under its 2024 […]
NATA and Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide. NATA and AACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at the exchange of expertise and information through committee […]
NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect to Inspire Tomorrow’s Business Aviation Workforce
Career opportunities in business aviation are limitless and provide substantial growth potential for young professionals. This message will be on display during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Collegiate Connect program, which will shine the spotlight on all the industry has to offer. Taking place Oct. 24, admission to the one-day program […]
AIRTAXI World Congress Unites Next Generation Air Mobility in Dubai
The fifth annual AIRTAXI World Congress (ATWC) opens in Dubai, UAE, October 7- 10th at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre. Introducing OEMs of clean-tech aircraft, and start-up operators planning to fly them, to prospective buyers, investors and regulators, this event will celebrate the redefining of commercial air transport in a region widely […]
Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance Appointed to the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed as a Representative member to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). Ellman was selected by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to represent the commercial drone industry for a two-year term. CDA is the first-ever drone organization to […]
Collaborative Effort of States Moves Toward Consensus on Key Issues for Safe and Sustainable AAM
Photo above – courtesy of Kenji Sugahara. Twenty-seven states and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) held the third meeting of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multi-state Collaborative in The Dalles, Oregon. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Aviation and Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, the Collaborative’s meeting featured growing participation […]
