Flytrex today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, North Carolina, following approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The newly granted waiver permits Flytrex to operate its drone system above people, allowing for the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries of goods known to date. Deliveries will be made in cooperation with long-time […]
Bruce Goetz Promoted to TAA Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer
Bruce Goetz, A.A.E., I.A.P. has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). “As the TAA focuses on functional realignment to deliver the Strategic Plan, it is important to have the right talent in the right role” said Danette Bewley, President and CEO of […]
Minot Names Interim Airport Director
The City of Minot has selected Airport Services Coordinator Maria Romanick to serve as interim director of the Minot International Airport when Airport Director Rick Feltner retires June 3. Romanick began her career at Minot in 2013 as an intern after graduating from the University of North Dakota with a degree in airport management. She […]
FAA Reaches Milestone with 400 Licensed Commercial Space Launches
A recent Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo flight from Spaceport America in New Mexico marks the 400th launch that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has licensed. This achievement is made possible by the U.S. commercial space industry’s ingenuity and the FAA’s commitment to public safety. FAA licensing is a critical step in protecting public safety during commercial […]
Canada Investing in Safety at Airports in Alberta and Manitoba
The Honorable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, has announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at airports in Alberta and Manitoba. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), the Government of Canada will provide over […]
NATA, NBAA and GAMA Among Supporters of Sustainable Skies Act
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufactures Association (GAMA) joined a coalition of over 60 organizations in applauding the introduction of congressional legislation to spur the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The legislation establishes a $1.50 – $2.00 per gallon blender’s tax […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2021 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021. Deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020, which in its […]
American Airlines to Launch Service from Asheville Regional Airport to Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. in June
American Airlines and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are growing together again! In anticipation of increasing interest in travel to the Asheville area, American is launching new daily nonstop service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as well as new Saturday service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in time […]
Wilmington International Airport in Final Phase of 5 Year Terminal Construction Project
Wilmington Int’l Airport (ILM) is in the final phase of a 3 Contract program worth approximately $61 million to expand the airline terminal. Although the project began in 2018, much of the work to date, was accomplished in 2020 as a result of fewer passengers due to the pandemic. “The Terminal Expansion project has been […]
EAA International Young Eagles Day on June 12 Offers Young People the Inspiration of Flight
EAA’s International Young Eagles Day, which focuses on flying thousands of kids as an introduction to aviation, returns on Saturday, June 12, at locations throughout North America. One of those locations is EAA Chapter 1114, located in Apex, North Carolina. The return of the annual event comes after the COVID pandemic sidelined the all-volunteer effort […]
