The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to join the next generation of aviation professionals. This is the FAA’s second funding opportunity for these programs. A total of $10 […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Coming in June
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: Register your drone Interact with […]
Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations
During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand. The company will open a European regional operations office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, scheduled to launch in June 2022, in addition to the recently announced aircraft sales presence based in Valenciennes, […]
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts with Drones
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Historic March Traffic
During March, 1,514,046 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 30 percent compared to March 2021. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 44 percent compared to last year. “March 2022 was the busiest month in the 39-year history of our airport, as well as the best month […]
NBAA Welcomes Kristie Greco Johnson as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that top Capitol Hill strategist, veteran political communications manager and senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) executive Kristie Greco Johnson has been named the association’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, effective June 13. Johnson will direct NBAA’s advocacy efforts with federal, state and local government leaders regarding […]
New Report from AIA, Accenture Details Strategic Plan for the Future of Sustainable Aviation
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Accenture released a comprehensive new report analyzing the state of sustainable aviation technologies in the United States. The study identifies the prioritization and investments necessary for the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The report, Horizon 2050: A Flight Plan for the Future of Sustainable […]
FAA, U.S. Airports Team up to Meet 2050 Net-Zero Climate Challenge
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Airports can take advantage of several FAA funding programs to meet this goal, including grants for low- or zero-emissions vehicles, renewable energy production, energy assessments and […]
Tailwind Air Announces First-Ever Seaplane Service to Provincetown, MA.
Experienced seaplane operator Tailwind Air announces an exciting new destination, creating the fastest way to Provincetown, MA. Travelers may now enjoy a nonstop seaplane flight directly from Boston Harbor’s Fan Pier Marina (IATA Code: BNH) to Provincetown Harbor, MA. Flights from Boston Harbor are approximately 35 minutes from dock to dock and include complimentary water taxi/launch […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves Second Round of State Airport Funding
During an April 13, 2022, meeting, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved a second round of FY2022 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) funding allocated to match federally funded airport projects in Colorado. The unanimous decision authorized the distribution of just over $3 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues that support the CDAG Program administered […]
