Located near the last place on the East Coast going north that palm trees grow naturally, the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, Howie Franklin Field, has grown steadily over the last 25 years to become a general aviation airport of note in North Carolina. The fourth busiest in the state, the airport has seven golf courses […]
AlarisPro Announces New Features for FAA Reporting and Data Collection to Support Expanded Operational Approvals
AlarisPro has released a series of advanced features that enable more customized and granular reporting for UAS operators seeking approval for expanded UAS operations. The AlarisPro platform differentiates itself from other software providers by going beyond simple pre-flight mission planning to ensure that the fleet is properly maintained and ready to fly when needed. AlarisPro […]
Munich Airport Remains the Only 5-star Airport in Europe
In May 2015, Munich Airport was awarded 5-Star status for the first time following an extensive review by the London-based Skytrax Institute. Germany’s second-largest airport was also the first European airport to be awarded this highest seal of quality. In a first re-certification, Munich Airport successfully maintained its 5-Star status in March 2017. Now the […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Brand Ambassador Program with UND Aerospace
Piper Aircraft and the University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace announced the launch of a new brand ambassador program. The platform is designed to increase awareness of the programs offered by UND Aerospace as well as showcase the Piper training product line in use at one of the largest collegiate flight schools in the world. […]
Governments of Canada and Yukon Announce Agreement to Support Essential Air Access to Remote Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on remote communities that depend on small air carriers for essential goods, services, and for access in and out of the community. As the pandemic continues to evolve, the Government of Canada is working with partners, including provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners, and the air industry […]
Multi-Platinum Entertainer, Pilot Dierks Bentley to Connect Industry in VBACE Keynote
As the business aviation community concludes a year seeking meaningful opportunities for connections, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced plans to kick off its inaugural Virtual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (VBACE) with critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley, a nationwide headliner who knows the value of connecting with people the world over. VBACE, a […]
FDOT Aviation Office Awards Southwest Florida International Airport with Top Award
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) honored the Lee County Port Authority with the 2020 Commercial Service Airport of the Year Award for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). This is the seventh time RSW has received this prestigious honor. “I am very proud that Southwest Florida International Airport was recognized by the Florida Department of […]
Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of Airspace Technologies Offices in Carlsbad
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on the new offices of Airspace Technologies located at 5909 Sea Otter Place, Suite 200 in Carlsbad, Calif. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the project. The new Airspace Technologies offices are located within the Atlas at Carlsbad campus, for […]
Mente Group Appoints Jamie Buff as Director of Technical Services
Mente Group has named aircraft maintenance expert Jamie Buff as Director of Technical Services for the broad-based aviation consulting firm. He has held significant aviation maintenance positions for AMB Group, Coca-Cola, Nike, P&G, Wachovia Bank, Cessna, and the U.S. Air Force. He is an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate holder with more than 20 years […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission names new State Director of Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has named Grayson Ardies as its new State Director of Aeronautics. The appointment was confirmed at the Commission’s Oct. 14 meeting and his tenure as director officially began Nov. 1. Ardies, 33, started as an Airport & Aerospace Industry Development Intern in 2009 and has moved up the ranks with his […]
