Photo above – Elementary First Place – Chloe Childs The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission announced the names of students that placed in the Oklahoma 2021 International Aviation Art Contest. The state-level Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by the Aeronautics Commission, encourages youth, ages 6 to 17, to reflect on aviation by designing a piece of art based […]
Kansas State Polytechnic Webinar on UAS Reg Changes from FAA Shared Globally
Unmanned aircraft systems are a global phenomenon, and the experts at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus are helping to ensure regulation updates are shared across the globe. A free webinar offered by K-State Polytechnic on Feb. 25 discussing recent changes implemented to UAS regulations by the Federal Aviation Administration was attended globally. The webinar shared […]
Toronto Pearson Named Best Airport in North America for Fourth Year In a Row; Awarded Best Hygiene Measures Accolade
For the fourth year in a row, Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” by Airports Council International (ACI) – World, the global trade representative of the world’s airports. The win comes as part of ACI World’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program, which recognizes airports […]
FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC
The FAA announced the application period for entities to become FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). The application period opens on May 3, 2021. LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that directly supports the safe integration of drones into the nation’s airspace. […]
Mesa Air Group Eyes International Growth
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced it has entered into a conditional agreement with Gramercy Associates Ltd. based in London, England to develop a European based joint venture. The joint venture will apply for a new Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) in the European Union using CRJ-900 aircraft with the goal of introducing a Capacity Purchase Agreement […]
Fentress Global Challenge 2021 Invites Students to Envision the Airport of the Future
Fentress Architects, a global design firm that specializes in the creation of innovative, award-winning public architecture, has announced that the 2021 Fentress Global Challenge (FGC) is open for entries. Now in its 8th year, the annual international student design competition challenges students to envision a forward-thinking concept for an airport of the future, and in […]
MSB appoints Dan Desnoyers as new VP Business Development
MSB Group, the Montreal-headquartered aerospace engineering and design company, has appointed Daniel Desnoyers as Vice-President, Business Development, effective immediately. Based in Palm Beach, FL., Desnoyers’ primary responsibilities include developing the MSB business in North America overseeing the sales team in both Montreal, QC and Savannah, GA locations, and streamlining processes to enhance efficiencies across North […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Welcome Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines announced today that it will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, May 14. Sun Country Airlines will be the eleventh commercial service airline operating at RDU. “Sun Country is an established airline known for providing excellent customer service and a comfortable travel […]
Hartzell Receives Voyager Prop STC for Cessna 180/182/185/206 Aircraft Fleet, Building on Backcountry Acceptance of Skywagon/AgCarryall Prop
Hartzell has expanded the eligibility of its popular three-blade aluminum Voyager props. The Voyager is now STC approved for the large fleet of Cessna 180/182/185/206 aircraft, powered by Continental 520 and 550 engines. The Voyager, which has been well received by bush pilots, was previously approved for Cessna’s A185E/F Skywagon and AgCarryall aircraft. “Inspired by […]
Vantis Building Out Mission and Network Operations Center (MNOC)
Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) network, recently signed a long-term agreement to house the Vantis Mission and Network Operations Center (MNOC) at the Grand Sky business and aviation park. The MNOC is an essential component of Vantis – as the name suggests, it is the focal point to provide secure network operations […]
