In November, the First Flight Society announced 3 new Honorary Members; AOPA President Mark Baker, Historian Tom Crouch and Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland. The three will be honored at a December 17th luncheon in Kitty Hawk. Tom D. Crouch is an American aeronautics historian and curator. Tom Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has […]
Allegiant Begins New Nonstop Service to Key West from AVL
Allegiant Airlines has begun a new nonstop route to Key West, Fla. via Key West International Airport (EYW) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). To celebrate, the company offered one-way fares on the new route as low as $49. “Key West is one of the most scenic outdoor destinations in Florida and we’re excited to provide […]
Local Musicians to Bring Holiday Cheer to Asheville Regional Airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) will welcome local musicians to the airport during the holidays. These instrumentalists will play original and traditional festive music for the enjoyment of passengers, visitors and employees. From classical pianists and a jazz duo to a harp/cello duo, there will be a variety of styles and genres to enjoy. “Every year, […]
Deep Roots at the EAA Seaplane Base
By Kate Stevens For me a trip to EAA AirVenture isn’t complete without a visit to the serene EAA Seaplane Base. The sight of seaplanes gently gliding just above the Lake Winnebago waters, landing on the bay and then proceeding through the cut and settling in the inner bay is a picturesque sight to see. […]
DroneUp Announces Acquisition of AirMap
DroneUp, LLC today announced it has acquired AirMap, Inc. AirMap’s Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) service is the most comprehensive airspace management software solution in the world. The acquisition comes on the heels of DroneUp’s recent partnership with Walmart to offer drone delivery to consumers from a growing network of drone airports, called DroneUp […]
Aviation Associations Recognize Retiring Chair Peter DeFazio for His Leadership and Legacy
Aviation Associations, including AAAE, NBAA, NATCA, and NASAO expressed their appreciation to Oregon Congressman and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-4-OR), who for more than three decades has been a passionate advocate and fierce champion for aviation safety, transportation labor, and the front-line workers who power the engine that drives […]
Toronto Pearson Airport Features Xovis 3D Sensors and Software to Reduce Queue Wait Times
Xovis, an international market leader for intelligent people flow solutions in airports worldwide, announced its most recent rollout at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In August, Xovis installed its best-in-class 3D Sensors and software at Pearson’s transfer area located inside the new customs and security screening facilities for international […]
Vantis Releases Request for Proposals for Multiple UAS Vendors to Support Operational BVLOS Testing
Vantis, North Dakota’s Statewide UAS Network, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking multiple unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, to support operational testing of beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights (BVLOS) on the network. Proposals are due by December 31, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Vantis is a network of radars, radios, and other technologies on towers […]
Intermountain Healthcare Launches Drone Delivery Service in Utah
Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) is launching a drone-delivery service with Zipline to fly medical supplies and home care equipment to hundreds of patient’s homes each day in Utah. The goal is to deliver supplies to approximately 90 percent of patient homes in the Salt Lake Valley over the next few years. The service is planned to […]
SFC Sydney Flight College Commissions the First of Six New Archer TXs
SFC, Sydney Flight College, recently took delivery of the first of six-brand new Archer TXs. The new aircraft was unveiled in November and is part of a fleet order for six factory new Piper Archers TX’s and will be added to their fleet of Piper trainers bringing the total operational PA-28s to thirty-eight. SFC’s investment […]
