U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced that nine local airports in Alabama will receive approximately $11.36 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant funding. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the grants are designated for various improvements and advances to local airport infrastructure and administered through the fiscal year 2022 Airport Improvement Program, which […]
Mayman Aerospace debuts Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV) at Draper Venture Network CEO Summit
Mayman Aerospace unveiled a flight-ready prototype of its Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV) at this year’s annual Draper Venture Network CEO Summit in northern California. The debut appearance of the P2 Speeder, an aviation disrupting aircraft, represents a significant milestone for the compact, multi-use vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle. Boasting eight jet engines, the […]
RedTail Flight Academy Honors Original Tuskegee Airmen Through Graduating Class of 2022
RedTail Flight Academy (RFA), a program inspired by the original Tuskegee Airmen that creates a pipeline to career possibilities for underrepresented people of color, announced its graduating class of 2022. Mya Coley, Calvin Frederick, Jasmine Frederick, Anthony Gilbert, Traye Jackson and Jarious Gordon received private pilot licenses, advanced ground instructor certifications, drone pilot certifications and […]
NATA Pledges Support for RedTail Flight Academy’s Goal to Diversify the Sky
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) pledged ongoing support for the RedTail Flight Academy and its mission at the Academy’s inaugural graduation on May 21, 2022, at New York Stewart International Airport. The RedTail Flight Academy is developing a pipeline of diverse aviators to meet the increasing demand for U.S pilots and aviation professionals—all while […]
APP Jet Center acquires FBO operations at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida
APP Jet Center, a fixed–base operator (“FBO”) has announced the acquisition of FBO operations at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida. This location complements the company’s existing operations in Washington DC, Denver, Colorado, Fort Pierce, Florida, and San Francisco, California. APP CEO Dan Harrow said: “We are delighted to be integrating Stuart into APP’s growing […]
Lilium Achieves Main Wing Transition
Lilium N.V., developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has announced that its technology demonstrator Phoenix 2 has achieved main wing transition. This means it is the first ever full-size electric jet aircraft to transition from hover to wing-borne flight. This is a landmark moment for Lilium and for electric aviation […]
MissionGO Partners with UVT to Offer Advanced UAS Services Nationwide
MissionGO Unmanned Systems is partnering with Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) to offer advanced UAS services across the United States. UVT offers the most trusted source of drone and robotics dealers in North America and helps organizations find the right drone solution for their UAV operation. “MissionGO has recommended UVT to our training clients looking […]
Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees and Spirit of Flight Award
The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame has announced the 2022 inductees and Spirit of Flight Awardee, and will honor its inductees at their annual banquet, to be held on June 16, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. Inductees include: Doug Kimmel Donald Kirlin John Charles Robinson Lt. Col. Stephen […]
Arizona Airports Association Announces Recipients of Awards of Excellence
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) awarded an Airport Executive of the Year, a Corporate Member of the Year, and announced the President’s Award at its Spring General Membership Meeting. Brian O’Neill received the 2022 Airport Executive of the Year Award, Charlie McDermott received the 2022 Corporate Member of the Year Award, and Alice Bimrose received […]
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Platform Joins DIU Blue UAS Approved List
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced today that Ascent AeroSystems “Spirit” platform has been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List of approved small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Beginning immediately, any U.S. government customer can buy and operate a Spirit without further technical review or approval. “We’ve been shipping Spirits since 2020, and our customers […]
