Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety. These awards highlight the important leadership roles these individuals play in promoting safety, education, and professionalism throughout […]
Duplin County Airport Welcomes N.C. Forest Service Eastern Aviation Hub
The Duplin County Airport Commission and Duplin County Economic Development Commission welcomed the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) Eastern Aviation Hub to the county today (Feb. 24) with a ribbon-cutting on a new $7 million hangar complex the NCFS will occupy at Duplin County Airport in Kenansville. “We are delighted for this new facility to […]
HondaJet the Most Delivered Aircraft in Its Class for Fifth Consecutive Year
Honda Aircraft Company announced recently that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally. “I am humbled and honored that the HondaJet continues to […]
Flight Simulator’s Donated to Five Soaring Oklahoma Schools
Because of a generous donation from the Corporate Aircraft Association, five Oklahoma high schools will receive a flight simulator to be used to enhance the classroom implementation of the AOPA “You Can Fly” High School Aviation Curriculum. Each of the five schools, Durant, Alva, Bartlesville, Duncan, and Lawton, was selected by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission […]
OAC, Aviation Associations Recognize Senator Inhofe for Decades of Service to GA
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 […]
