I had the opportunity to sit down with Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator at Microsoft to talk about all the latest excitement surrounding Microsoft Flight Simulator. This includes an accurate and highly detailed model of Washington D.C. for simmers to fly over thanks to the latest photogrammetry technology. This arrives in the latest […]
FAA Makes Additional $1 Billion Available for Airport Terminal Program Grants and Announces $289 Million in Awards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, improving the safety and efficiency of air travel. The projects are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s AIG program, part of the $25 billion in total funding […]
Airports, Industry Leaders Unveil Airport Digital Marketplace Concept
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) has released broad research that examines the concept of an Airport Digital Marketplace, aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving revenue growth through digital transformation. The objectives of an Airport Digital Marketplace are to personalize and simplify passenger journeys; modernize processes; boost revenue; […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame and RTCA Announce 2024 Professional Learning Scholarship Winner
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and RTCA, Inc. are delighted to announce Jackie Blumer, Earth/Space Jr. High Teacher at Greenville Jr. High School STEM in Greenville, IL, as the distinguished recipient of the Professional Development Scholarship Opportunity for Educators. The scholarship recognizes and supports outstanding educators committed to advancing aviation and technology education. […]
Delaware State Police Announces Next Session of Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar
The Delaware State Police Aviation Section has announced the opening of the application process for the next session of the “DSP Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar.” This engaging and educational seven-week program will begin on Thursday, August 15th, at the Delaware State Police Hangar in Middletown, Delaware. Participants will meet every Thursday and […]
Airport Authority Selects Wes Blair as New Chief of Police
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced James “Wes” Blair as its next Memphis Airport police chief. With a proven track record in law enforcement, education, and leadership, Blair brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. MSCAA’s current and longtime police chief, Jerry Brandon, is retiring in the Fall of 2024. […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute Names Mike Ginter as New Leader
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation (GA) advocate and retired Naval aviator, to head its Air Safety Institute. “For more than 70 years, the AOPA Air Safety Institute has delivered life-saving information and education to pilots, and I am honored to be part of continuing that […]
C-47 “That’s All, Brother” Returns to the US After Historic European Tour for D-Day and Berlin Airlift Anniversaries
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced the triumphant return of the C-47 aircraft That’s All, Brother, to the United States. After an unforgettable journey to Europe to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, this iconic airplane is on its way home. That’s All, Brother is no ordinary […]
FAA Announces One-Stop Shop for Commercial Space Documents
Effective June 30 the FAA reports all of the regulatory based documents of the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation will be available in an online one-stop shop. The Dynamic Regulatory System will serve as an archive for historical information and will be updated contemporaneously with current documents. The initiative is to improve communication with […]
Ben Baldanza Selected to Receive the 2024 Wright Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Ben Baldanza is the recipient of the 2024 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Baldanza, who has nearly four decades of experience in the airline industry, is considered a leading visionary for introducing the ultra-low-cost model to the United States, which expanded air travel access to millions of Americans. […]
