Photo above – Oklahoma Executive Director of Commerce, Brent Kisling, left, greets EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton, and Sen. Inhofe. Photos by Kim Stevens. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission along with various aviation associations were quick to recognize Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) for his many contributions following his announcement last week to retire from Congress on January 3, […]
An Outcast Among Boeings & Airbuses
Photo above – In the background: A Russian-built jet banished to a tiny, isolated apron at DC’s Dulles International Airport. Story and photo by Michael J. Schoen I rent a priceless, ever-changing piece of aviation art: the picture window in my apartment. It overlooks Washington, DC’s Reagan National Airport. The Pentagon and its helipad are across the […]
Volocopter Raises $170 Million in First Signing of Series E Financing Round
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility, has raised USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round led by South Korean investor WP Investment, at a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Composed of funds by new and existing investors, the money raised will assist with the certification of Volocopter’s […]
Sonoma County and ForeFront Power Complete 963-Kilowatt Solar Energy Portfolio at Airport
The County of Sonoma has partnered with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, to build a 963 kilowatt (kW) solar energy portfolio at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), as well as at the Sonoma County Fleet Operations Building at 709 Russell Avenue in […]
IBAC Supports Women in Corporate Aviation with IS-BAO and IS-BAH Workshop Scholarships
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced the offering of two scholarships for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) workshops. Submissions for applications are being accepted at the Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) website with a membership login and ends 25 March 2022. IBAC Auditor […]
NARTP Contracts with Deloitte on Advanced Air Mobility Implementation Study
The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) board approved an agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP to develop an achievable strategy to position New Jersey as a national leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and work to channel AAM research and development and employment opportunities to Atlantic County. “The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park […]
New Terminal 4 Concourse at PHX Will Feature Exciting Shops, Restaurants, and a Lounge
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s 8th concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and recently, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops, and a common use lounge at the new concourse. Now, America’s Friendliest Airport® will have even more local dining options for travelers to enjoy while visiting the […]
Aaron Dabney Named to NAFI Board of Directors
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced that Aaron Dabney, a five-time Master CFI and longtime volunteer, has been added to the NAFI Board of Directors. Dabney was born and raised in Victoria, Texas, where he spent his weekends at the feet of World War II veterans and plant workers in the coffee […]
FAA Releases Joint Statement with United Kingdom CAA on eVTOL Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recognize the potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to significantly benefit the public. To support future eVTOL aircraft development and operation, the US and UK civil aviation authorities are engaged in a range of […]
MIA Says Benvenuta to ITA Airways
Miami-Dade County and ITA Airways officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami International Airport on March 1 to celebrate the launch of Rome-Miami service by the new national airline of Italy. ITA Airways is beginning the new service with three weekly roundtrip flights, which will grow to five weekly flights in April and then increase […]