The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $479 million in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects at airports across all 50 states, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. View an interactive map with all the awards. “These grants will help strengthen our country’s airports and the communities they serve by making […]
Huntingburg Regional Runway Expansion Boon for Airport, Corporate Traffic; Incorporates Tunnel
The Huntingburg Regional Airport is celebrating the completion of a runway expansion project that has already opened the door for an increase in business aviation. Members of the community joined state and local officials last week for the airport’s ribbon cutting ceremony and even got the opportunity to cruise the newly paved and lengthened runway. […]
New Software Capability Gets Planes Rolling Directly to the Runway, Reducing Fuel Burn & Taxi Time
The U.S. Transportation Department’s FAA and NASA today announced the completion of research and testing on a software capability that calculates gate pushbacks at busy hub airports so that each plane can roll directly to the runway and to take off. The FAA plans to deploy this capability as part of a larger investment in […]
NBAA’s Brown Honored by NAA as Distinguished Aviation Statesman
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has recognized NBAA Chief Operating Officer Steve Brown as a Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. The award is given to recognize “contributions of significant value to aeronautics over an extended period of years.” Brown was one of seven people to receive the 2021 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of […]
Night Authorization Available for Part 107 Drone Pilots
Drone pilots with current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates may now obtain near real-time authorizations to fly at night through FAA-approved providers of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services. LAANC is an automated system for drone pilots requesting to fly below 400 feet in controlled airspace often found around airports. Drone pilots need […]
NBAA Marks Passing of CAN Chairman, Aviation Champion Randy Greene
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement today on the passing of Randall (Randy) Greene, former chairman and chairman emeritus of the Corporate Angel Network (CAN). “Randy loved aviation and life itself,” Bolen said. “It is only fitting that a significant part of his legacy was the passion […]
Textron Aviation Receives Order for 20 Cessna Skyhawks to Promote Growing Need for Pilot Training in China
Textron Aviation announced that Sichuan Longhao Flight Training Co., Ltd. (Longhao Flight Training School) in China, has signed a purchase agreement for 20 Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft. The aircraft, which are expected to be delivered throughout 2022, will be utilized for primary pilot training in southwest and central China, further expanding and enhancing Longhoa’s training […]
Norwich University Air Force ROTC and Vermont CAP Cadets Fly with Vermont and New York Wings of the Civil Air Patrol
Photo above – Capt. Joseph Bosley from Vermont Wing’s Capital Composite Squadron talking with AFROTC cadets, in preparation for their orientation flights. Thanks to the collaboration of pilots and support personnel from both New York and Vermont Wings of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a number of cadets from Air Force ROTC Detachment 867 […]
FAA Awards $2.8 Million in Drone Research Grants to Five Universities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $2.8 million in drone research, education and training grants to five universities. Research will focus on three areas: Advanced material, right-of-way rules, and flight data recorder requirements. The universities receiving grants are Mississippi State University, Wichita State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of […]
Mead & Hunt Announces the Acquisition of Colorado-based Ambient Energy
Mead & Hunt, a national, full-service architectural-engineering firm, announced it has completed the acquisition of Ambient Energy, Inc., a Colorado-based firm specializing in commissioning, energy analysis, and sustainable design services. This move allows Mead & Hunt to expand its sustainability services while simultaneously giving Ambient Energy a larger platform to serve current and future clients. […]
