The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will host its final Science on Tap of the semester beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. Charles Weigandt, associate professor and director of APSU’s aviation science program, will present “Rotor-Magic: The Science that Defies Gravity,” […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Carl Bennett to Board of Governors
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announced the appointment of Carl Bennett to its Board of Governors. Carl currently serves as Vice President of Quality & Safety for George J. Priester Aviation, bringing with him over 38 years of experience in Part 135 air operations, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety leadership. He also holds a […]
T.F. Green Int’l the Fastest Growing Airport in the Nation
According to the latest U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) data, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) became the fastest-growing major airport in the United States. The federal data includes recently updated passenger numbers from May to October 2024 and the airlines’ published schedules for the Top 75 airports in the United States from […]
Your First Private Flight – How to Prepare and What to Expect
Private flights have long been a part of the glamorous world, with celebrities and VIP flyers owning private jets. But these days, while still maintaining exclusivity, private flights are easier to organize, especially when collaborating with private charter flight providers. They offer unique services, personalized according to passengers’ wishes, and ensure an exceptional travel experience. […]
Stillwater Regional Airport and Director Receive Prestigious Aviation Awards
The City of Stillwater announced that Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) received the prestigious Airport of the Year Award for 2025, recognizing its excellence in infrastructure improvements, community engagement, and operational standards; and Director Kellie Reed was named the Airport Manager of the Year by the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association (OAOA). “Through outstanding leadership and staff […]
Projects Totaling $14M Announced for Kansas Airports
Last week Governor Laura Kelly announced $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects across the state through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. “The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Keeping our aviation infrastructure […]
Airbus and Collins Aerospace: A Million Reasons to Celebrate in North Carolina
Airbus and Collins Aerospace had more than a million reasons to celebrate their joint history in aircraft manufacturing recently in North Carolina during an event attended by North Carolina Congressman Don Davis and Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley. Airbus thanked the nearly 1,000 employees at Collins’ Wilson facility for their part in supplying fire and […]
NBAA Commends FAA’s Withdrawal of Onerous Proposed Airman Medical Denial Policy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) announcement the agency will withdraw proposed changes to the airman medical certification process, which the association and other stakeholder groups said could have long-term, negative implications on pilots’ careers. Under the now-retracted policy, a pilot who submitted a medical certificate application without full […]
Interim NCDOT Aviation Director Named Director
Julie White, NCDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation announced today that Interim Director Nick Short, PE, PLS has been selected to serve as the new NCDOT Aviation Director. Prior to being interim director, Nick served as Assistant Unit Head of NCDOT’s Photogrammetry Unit, where he managed statewide aerial surveying missions critical to transportation planning, design […]
Air Samarkand to Open Direct Flights Between Samarkand-Tel Aviv
Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand is to launch its latest international scheduled service to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, starting on 4th May. The new once weekly service will operate every Sunday on the Samarkand-Tel Aviv route with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A321 aircraft. The 5.5-hour flights will depart from Samarkand in […]
