The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Flight Museum has named Anna Hawley the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the museum. Previously serving as the museum’s Chief Operating Officer, Hawley succeeds museum CEO Lt. Gen. Doug Owens USAF, (ret.), who has led the organization for the past eight years. She assumed the […]
BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone
BRINC has unveiled the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. The drones are engineered to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, providing critical situational awareness to first […]
Drone Express Advances Hard Tech with Autonomous Drone Delivery Solutions
Drone Express, a trailblazer in autonomous drone delivery technology, says it is redefining the logistics landscape with its groundbreaking delivery solutions. In a release, the company states that by integrating cutting-edge engineering with advanced AI, Drone Express exemplifies the essence of Hard Tech, delivering real-world impact through innovative technology. Advancing Autonomous Delivery Drone Express’s autonomous […]
SIU Flying Salukis Finish Second in Nation; Recent SIU Grad Earns Top Pilot Honors
Photo above -Â SIU Carbondale Flying Saluki co-captain Dayne Snodgrass holds the nation’s top pilot award alongside trophies the team earned this past week in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships. The second place overall national finish marks the 15th straight year that SIU Aviation’s flight team has finished in the top five. (Photo by […]
MAC Board Approves MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board approved the long-term plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) today. The MSP Airport 2040 Long-Term Plan outlines potential projects to improve the terminals, parking facilities and airfield to accommodate passenger growth and other changes in aviation activity over the next two decades. MSP is the 19th busiest airport […]
Top 10 Considerations When Buying a Fractional Aircraft
As the demand for business aviation remains strong, fractional aircraft ownership has emerged as a compelling option for individuals and businesses seeking the benefits of private aviation without the full cost and responsibility of owning an entire aircraft. However, making informed decisions about fractional ownership are important as potentially millions of dollars are on the […]
Breeze Airways Debuts at New Bern, North Carolina with Seasonal Service to Hartford and Orlando
Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low-Cost Carrier,’ today inaugurates seasonal nonstop service from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to both Hartford, CT and Orlando, FL. The new nonstops will both have twice-weekly service, with introductory fares starting from $49* one way, if purchased by May 30, for travel between May 26 and […]
Update on Runway Work at Daniel K. Inouye Int’l Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will reopen Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Monday, June 10 at 6 a.m., following the continuous closure for runway shoulder paving and drainage work as part of the HNL Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project. Following the reopening of Runway 4R-22L, the runway […]
Governor Polis Signs Bill to Reduce Aviation Impacts on Colorado Communities
Photo above – On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1235. This new legislation is aimed to help reduce aviation impacts on Colorado communities. Photo L-R: Rep. Shannon Bird, Gov. Jared Polis, Rep. Kyle Brown, Sen. Steve Fenberg. Photo by Shahn Sederberg – CDOT. On May 17, 2024, before […]
FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024 marks a significant milestone in the advancement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. Among its provisions, the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, stands out as a crucial initiative driving innovation and collaboration in […]
