Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a next-gen aerospace company, has announced that it has acquired California-based Airflow.aero, Inc. (Airflow). The transaction, which closed on June 2, creates a powerful addition to the rapidly emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) market. The announcement was made at the UP.Summit, an annual gathering of leaders in transportation innovation hosted by investment […]
Freelancer.com & LMI announce winners of NASA Risky Space Business Challenge
Freelancer.com, the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by number of users and jobs posted, announced the winners of the Risky Space Business Challenge run in collaboration with government-focused consultancy LMI, on behalf of NASA. Announced on 22 October 2021, the challenge gave participants 15 weeks to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning […]
FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require SpaceX to take more than 75 actions to mitigate environmental impacts from its proposed plan to launch the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle from Boca Chica, Texas. The actions are part of the agency’s environmental review. The environmental review must be completed along with public safety, […]
FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching “Be ATC,” a recruiting campaign to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers. The application window will be open nationwide from June 24-27 for all eligible U.S. citizens. Air traffic controllers are part of the FAA’s fast-paced, active team of 14,000 professionals in radar facilities and in […]
Piper Aircraft Selects Local High School Graduates to Join the Manufacturing Team
On May 5, 2022 Piper Aircraft hosted students from both the Vero Beach and Sebastian River High Schools for a tour and exploratory visit of the Piper Aircraft worldwide headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. Following the visit, Piper Aircraft coordinated interviews of several of the recent high school graduates and extended job offers to 84% […]
NATA Welcomes Ken Thompson, New Senior Advisor for Maintenance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that FAA and industry veteran Ken Thompson has joined NATA’s regulatory team as Senior Advisor, specializing in business aviation maintenance issues. “Ken brings over 48 years of aviation experience to the NATA regulatory team, including nearly three decades as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. His experience in […]
NATA Releases Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance — an educational guide for hangar owners and operators seeking a general understanding of updated hangar foam suppression system requirements, options, and alternatives. “When the 2022 edition of NFPA 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars was released in October 2021, changes to the standard […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2022-2023 at 94th Annual Conference & Exposition in Seattle
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chief Executive Officer & Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, took office today as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
AAAE Foundation Announces First Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation announced Kailyn Hyman as the inaugural recipient of the AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. Hyman is a rising junior at Hampton University in Virginia, majoring in aviation and air transportation. The announcement was made at the 94th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Seattle. The scholarship […]
Textron Aviation Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities
Textron Aviation is growing its apprenticeship opportunities with an Avionics Technician Apprenticeship and a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Apprenticeship. The new positions build on the company’s established collaborative apprenticeship program to address long-term production and tooling requirements for the Textron Aviation’s aircraft programs. The robust two-year program will run from August 2022 to August […]
