The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. “In so […]
Civix Enters Transaction Agreement with TSA for Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS)
Civix has announced that it has entered into a transaction agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer its Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS), formerly known as Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services, to facilitate the communication of biographic and biometric data securely from aviation badging entities to TSA. Civix, an industry leader […]
Ty Dubay Joins Skyservice as Chief of Staff
Skyservice™ Business Aviation has announced the appointment of Ty Dubay as Skyservice’s Chief of Staff. This new position at Skyservice will provide added support to the company’s strategic growth objectives and expansion plans. “Ty has an exceptional track record in delivering top-line results and operational accomplishments in business aviation,” said Ben Murray, President and CEO […]
Daher Resumes Its ‘Young Eagles’ Internship Program
After two years of interruption due to the pandemic, Daher Aerospace company was happy to resume this year its internship program. Initiated 15 years ago this internship program in partnership with EAA offers again to two American students to live the adventure of their life. This year, the scholarship recipients were Lauren Meyer, from Murfreesboro, […]
UND Aerospace to Get the Lead Out
Photo above – UND’s fleet of aircraft is seen gathered at the University’s location at Grand Forks International Airport. Photo by UND Aerospace. In the coming weeks, UND Aerospace will be the largest public flight school in the nation to fully switch to unleaded avgas or aviation gasoline. The fuel is called UL94 and is […]
AUVSI Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit Ruling on FAA Remote ID Rule
The United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit recently issued an opinion in the case of Tyler Brennan, et al v. Stephen Dickson, et al denying the petition for review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Remote ID rule. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Brian […]
EAA Facts and Figures Reflect a Record-Setting Year for AirVenture 2022
Photos by Andrew Stevens The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) released facts and figures indicating that this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI was a record-setting year. EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton said, “We introduced a tagline of ‘Unlike Anything Else’ for this year’s AirVenture event and 2022’s fly-in proved to truly be unlike anything […]
Airport Viewing Areas Offer Unique Space to Watch Aircraft
Photo above – RDU’s viewing area. Photo by Kenyah Johnson. Many airports across the country, both commercial and general aviation, provide viewing areas to watch aircraft come and go. From Mesa, Arizona’s Falcon Field to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) in North Carolina, airplane lovers have a great place to comfortably and safely watch the action. In […]
Pilot Coalition Recommends Congress Raise Pilot Retirement Age From 65
A record number of pilots will be forced to retire in the next year. In the period between late 2022 and 2023, thousands of seasoned commercial pilots will be forced out of the cockpit according to industry experts. The U.S. is projected to lose 33,000-50,000 pilots by 2030. Two groups of concerned pilots created https://www.raisethepilotage.com […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Helps Make a Difference with Back-to-School Supply Drive
The Boca Raton Airport Authority hosted its Fifth Annual Back to School Supply Drive to benefit Spirit of Giving Network’s Back to School Bash. Several airport tenants, including Atlantic Aviation, Boomers, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Reliable Jet Maintenance, and Signature Flight Support, helped collect school supplies for the drive. The Boca Raton Airport […]
