Boeing and China Airlines announced the Taiwan flag carrier has ordered four 777 Freighters, adding to its extensive fleet of Boeing airplanes. Valued at $1.4 billion at list prices, the order will enable the airline to capture new market opportunities as global air cargo demand continues to grow. “The 777 Freighter has played a critical […]
EAA Virtual Ultralight Days on February 22-24 Build Community, Share Knowledge to Ultralight Fliers
Inaugural event commemorates 40th anniversary of Part 103 Ultralight rules Experts from throughout the ultralight community will share their knowledge to those engaged in the lighter side of recreational aviation on February 22-24, as the inaugural EAA Virtual Ultralight Days hosts webinars open to all at no charge. The 15 total webinars – five on […]
Denise Garcia Named Deputy Director for MassDOT Aeronautics
Denise Garcia has been selected as the new Deputy Administrator for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division. Her promotion is effective immediately. Jeffrey DeCarlo, Administrator for the Division, said he is confident that Denise, in her new role, will make an immediate contribution to the division and provide leadership oversight and guidance to the Aeronautics staff relative […]
TDOT Aeronautics seeking Civil Engineering Manager 1
How to Apply: Interested parties should apply at the following link: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/human-resources-home/tdotcareers.html. Select CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER 1-01272022-26455.
Leo Jostad To Be Inducted Into North Dakota’s Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces that Leo Duane Jostad has been selected for induction into the state’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Jostad will join the prestigious aviation hall of fame group that currently includes 46 other individuals who have all had a significant impact to the growth, development, and promotion of […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Welcomes New Executive Director Trevor Woods
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites, announces the selection of a new executive director. Trevor Woods, formerly the director of safety, was chosen by the Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority, which oversees NPUASTS, for his UAS expertise, business experience and future […]
WAI Appoints Patt Poinsett as Director, Operations and Finance
Patt Poinsett has joined the Women in Aviation International (WAI) staff as director, operations and finance. In this new leadership role, she will play a key role in handling the day-to-day management of all operations. “Patt’s more than 10 years of experience managing all aspects of finance and administration for a nonprofit organization will be […]
Boom Supersonic Selects Greensboro, North Carolina for First Supersonic Airliner Manufacturing Facility
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced it has selected the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina as the site of its first full-scale manufacturing facility. The Overture Superfactory will be a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, including the final assembly line, test facility, and customer delivery […]
Rutland Composite Squadron Promotes Five Cadets
Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol announced the promotions of five cadets: C/A1C Cayden Brown, C/SrA Bryce Connaughton, C/Msgt Weyland Larson, c/Msgt Benjamin Mead, and C/2dLt Eliana Sargent. The Squadron also recently announced promotion of C/2dLt Sargent as its new Cadet Commander, assuming the responsibility from C/2dLt Trevor Mackay. […]
Civil Aviation Authority Issues AirCar Certificate of Airworthiness
AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority, following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, with over 200 takeoffs and landings. The challenging flight tests included the full range of flight and performance […]