Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS), a general aviation sales and service company, moved into a new 26,100 square foot facility located on the south side of the Des Moines International Airport. The move was completed and DMFS opened for business in the new facility Monday, March 22, 2021. The airport’s new terminal programming plan necessitated […]
New Era of U.S. Commercial Space Transportation Begins
The United States is leading the way to a new era of commercial space transportation with a final rule that streamlines the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations. “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs to keep up. This rule will help us to prepare for future U.S. […]
Piper Aircraft Announces Retirement of CEO, Simon Caldecott
Piper Aircraft announced that Simon Caldecott will retire effective April 2, 2021 after nearly ten years as the company’s President and CEO and forty-seven years in the aviation industry. Following Mr. Caldecott’s appointment as President and CEO in 2011, he set a new course for Piper Aircraft with a vision to stabilize, improve and grow […]
FAA to Implement South-Central Florida Metroplex on April 22
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 22 will implement the first phase of the South-Central Florida Metroplex, the agency’s plan to move flights more safely and efficiently across the southern half of the state. Metroplex procedures will allow flights that are more direct and have more efficient climb and descent profiles. The agency will […]
NBAA Salutes Aviation Champion Bill Nelson on Nomination as NASA Administrator
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement that former senator, NASA shuttle astronaut and tireless aviation advocate Bill Nelson has been nominated by President Biden to serve as the next administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). “Sen. Nelson will be an outstanding NASA administrator, and we strongly support his nomination […]
TSA Assists Connecticut State Police with Drone Detection Test
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement and police departments from Connecticut, and New York recently partnered with the Connecticut State Police (CSP) to assess their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized drones from interfering with commercial aviation. The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport where they tested the state police department’s ability to locate a […]
Priceline Celebrates William Shatner’s 90th Birthday with Full Week of Deals
Priceline has kicked off a week-long birthday bash to celebrate the 90th birthday of the iconic Priceline Negotiator, William Shatner. To commemorate the milestone Priceline is offering customers a week of exclusive deals, including a chance to receive a 90% off coupon. “A birthday this big deserves more than just a cake; so for this […]
SAJ Names Karen Allen Managing Director; Will Focus on Launch of NC Skybrief
The State Aviation Journal has named Karen Allen as the Managing Director of the company which publishes the weekly Skybrief and Focus. Ms. Allen will initially lead the launch of the SAJ’s newest publication, NC Skybrief, which will focus solely on aviation and aerospace in North Carolina. “It’s no surprise to have Karen Allen, from […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Holds Combination Virtual and In-Person Conference
Photo above – Association President Terry Connorton, speaks with an exhibitor at the SCAA Annual Conference. South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) held its Annual Conference at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head Island on Feb. 24 – 26, 2021. Virtually and in-person, this event brought together individuals from the state’s airport system, aviation industry representatives, […]
AOPA and Foreflight Team Up to Reward Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and ForeFlight, a Boeing company, are teaming up this spring to encourage and reward pilots to get out and safely support local airports and FBOs through the ForeFlight Fly-Out program. Each month beginning in April, AOPA and ForeFlight will highlight a different region of the country and feature fun […]














