Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility, has raised USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round led by South Korean investor WP Investment, at a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Composed of funds by new and existing investors, the money raised will assist with the certification of Volocopter’s […]
Sonoma County and ForeFront Power Complete 963-Kilowatt Solar Energy Portfolio at Airport
The County of Sonoma has partnered with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, to build a 963 kilowatt (kW) solar energy portfolio at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), as well as at the Sonoma County Fleet Operations Building at 709 Russell Avenue in […]
IBAC Supports Women in Corporate Aviation with IS-BAO and IS-BAH Workshop Scholarships
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced the offering of two scholarships for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) workshops. Submissions for applications are being accepted at the Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) website with a membership login and ends 25 March 2022. IBAC Auditor […]
NARTP Contracts with Deloitte on Advanced Air Mobility Implementation Study
The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) board approved an agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP to develop an achievable strategy to position New Jersey as a national leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and work to channel AAM research and development and employment opportunities to Atlantic County. “The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park […]
New Terminal 4 Concourse at PHX Will Feature Exciting Shops, Restaurants, and a Lounge
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s 8th concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and recently, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops, and a common use lounge at the new concourse. Now, America’s Friendliest Airport® will have even more local dining options for travelers to enjoy while visiting the […]
Aaron Dabney Named to NAFI Board of Directors
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced that Aaron Dabney, a five-time Master CFI and longtime volunteer, has been added to the NAFI Board of Directors. Dabney was born and raised in Victoria, Texas, where he spent his weekends at the feet of World War II veterans and plant workers in the coffee […]
FAA Releases Joint Statement with United Kingdom CAA on eVTOL Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recognize the potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to significantly benefit the public. To support future eVTOL aircraft development and operation, the US and UK civil aviation authorities are engaged in a range of […]
MIA Says Benvenuta to ITA Airways
Miami-Dade County and ITA Airways officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami International Airport on March 1 to celebrate the launch of Rome-Miami service by the new national airline of Italy. ITA Airways is beginning the new service with three weekly roundtrip flights, which will grow to five weekly flights in April and then increase […]
Air Canada Launches New MSP Route to Montreal
There are more air travel options north of the border for Minnesotans this summer. Air Canada announced a major network expansion with the release of its 2022 summer schedule, which includes a new route between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Air Canada will begin the daily, year-round route between MSP […]
FAA Begins Adding Weather Reporting Stations across Alaska
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started installing technology across Alaska to provide weather conditions to pilots before they take to the skies. Eight new Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) will provide continuous, real-time and accurate weather information on remote areas of Alaska. The sites, recommended by the Alaska aviation community, […]
