Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted yesterday. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and U.S.-based […]
Mesa to Invest in Heart Aerospace and Orders 100 All-Electric Aircraft
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that it has made an investment in electric aircraft company, Heart Aerospace (“Heart”), a company that plans to be the first to produce the world’s first electric nineteen-seat ES-19 aircraft, alongside Breakthrough Energy Ventures and United Airlines Ventures. Subject to certain terms, Mesa also plans to add 100 ES-19 aircraft […]
Surf Air Mobility Signs Order for Up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft
Textron Aviation announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc., has signed a purchase agreement for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more. The order, which is subject to Surf Air Mobility obtaining financing, is part of an exclusive relationship […]
STOL Drag Making Aviation History with FAA National Accreditation
In 2019, STOL Drag got its start after becoming the first new race class at the Reno Air Races in almost 20 years. This May, STOL Drag Events LLC., made aviation history after receiving a National Accreditation from the Federal Aviation Administration— allowing them to take their events on the road. What is it? STOL […]
Former Oklahoma Commissioners Recognized at July Aeronautics Commission Meeting; Airport Grants Approved
At its meeting on Wednesday, July 14, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized former District 3 Commissioner Michael Ray and former District 5 Commissioner Dave Amis, III by presenting them with an authentic runway light converted into an award and plaque. Former Commissioner Amis was one of the longest-serving commissioners with 24 years of dedicated service […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2021-22 at 93rd Annual Conference & Exposition
Lawrence J. Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, Chief Executive Officer, Spokane International Airport, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2021-22. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the Association’s Executive […]
Global Jet Capital Appoints Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer
Global Jet Capital has announced the appointment of Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking over from Shawn Vick who will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Vivek joined the Company in 2015, in conjunction with Global Jet Capital’s acquisition of the GE Capital business aircraft portfolio and was named Chief Operating Officer in […]
BasicMed Report Released by AOPA
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, after championing the decades-long push for long-overdue medical certification reform, has released a report on how BasicMed has kept safe pilots flying and free from unnecessary red tape and delays over the past five years. President Barack Obama signed into law legislation that created what is now referred to […]
Liberty University Selects ALSIM ALX Sim
ALSIM Simulators is excited to announce the sale of an ALX to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. This will be Liberty’s first ALSIM simulator. Liberty opted for all available flight models in the ALSIM ALX, which starts with a single engine piston close to a Cessna 172 and reconfigures to a medium jet similar […]
FAA to Host Northern California Airspace Workshops
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will host two virtual public workshops beginning today about the airspace in Northern California. The workshops will be via Zoom and livestream on social media on Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21. FAA representatives will explain how air traffic operates in one of the busiest and most complex segments […]
