Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today sent a letter to the Departments of Transportation (DOT), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Homeland Security (DHS), urging these agencies to convene a joint task force on air travel during and after the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Red Tail Pilot Shares Love of Flight with Students
By Kim J. Stevens For Captain Alex “SANKA” Anderegg flying the F-16 is an absolute thrill. “The speed, pulling Gs, and employing the jet as a weapon never gets old,” said the pilot who flies for the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard based at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. “It’s an extremely perishable […]
Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon
By Dr. John Eagerton On February 17th I had the thrill of a lifetime and the privilege to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon courtesy of the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard based at Montgomery’s Dannelly Field. The 187th is part of the famed 100th Fighter Squadron which was one of the […]
Archer Announces Commitment to Launching Its Urban Air Mobility Network in Los Angeles by 2024
California-based Archer, who are designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced their commitment to launching their first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network in Los Angeles by 2024. Archer is excited to explore the potential for UAM to address some of Southern California’s mobility challenges and provide a new option for […]
NASAO Calls for Session Presentation Topics for Annual Convention
As the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) prepares for its Annual Convention from September 12-15, 2021 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Association is soliciting educational topics for the convention. The theme for this year’s 90th Annual Convention is “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future.” Presentations are encouraged to […]
WAI Receives $250,000 Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Grant to Fund Additional WAI Scholarships
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is thrilled to offer 47 new scholarships in a variety of aviation career pursuits thanks to a generous $250,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Details of the scholarships will be posted at WAI.org on March 1, 2021. Scholarships include funding to further members’ interests in air traffic control, […]
McFarland Johnson Expands Jacksonville & Greenville Offices & Staff
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, and construction services firm, has announced its continued expansion in the Southeast. To better serve their growing practice in Florida, they announced a new larger Jacksonville, FL office located in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. This office will continue to serve their Aviation division throughout Florida and […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Pursuing Grant to Add Direct Flights from Washington D.C. Area
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced it is pursuing a federal grant to recruit an air carrier to provide direct service from the Washington D.C. area. EWN plans to ask for $1 million over two years as a revenue guarantee for this new commercial air service. The grant is a part of the Department […]
Oklahoma Airports to Receive $15M in Coronavirus Relief
A new program by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to begin distributing nearly $15.2 million dollars to several Oklahoma airports. The Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) is part of the Federal Governments latest Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA). Oklahoma will have $15,198,519 to distribute to 77 Oklahoma airports, including […]
Applications Open for FAA Drone Test Administrators
The FAA has announced an opportunity to collaborate with the agency on a new program to help recreational flyers fly safely! Applications are available for people interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). The test offers recreational flyers safety training tips, best practices and educational resources. Eligible candidates are […]














