FAA to Hold Webinar on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a public webinar to present its recently released Noise Research Portfolio and Neighborhood Environmental Survey on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide an overview of the agency’s noise research program, including the survey, followed by a live question and answer session. It […]

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $2 Billion Grant Program for COVID Relief to Airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making nearly $2 billion in federal grant funding available to help airports affected by COVID-19 under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program. “President Biden has made it a priority to deliver immediate relief to our transportation sectors and their workers, ensuring they can continue to […]

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Weathering the Storm in Memphis

Glen Thomas, Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications/PIO for Memphis International Airport shared a quick recap of how the airport responded to the winter weather that blew through Thursday morning, February 11th. “Runways are open, and flights are arriving and departing,” noted Thomas. Crews deployed de-icing chemicals on the runways overnight and monitored them to […]

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Kansas State Polytechnic to Host Free Webinar on UAS Regulation Changes from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced several changes related to unmanned aircraft systems operations that will go into effect in the coming months. These regulation changes are important for every new and experienced UAS pilot to understand. Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is offering a free webinar and live question and answer session to discuss […]

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Daher Expands Global Support Network with MecanAir’s Designation as a Dual Kodiak and TBM Aircraft Service Center

Daher has announced the appointment of Switzerland’s MecanAir SA as an authorized service center for both the Kodiak and TBM turboprop-powered aircraft. Based at Ecuvillens Airport (LSGE) near Fribourg, MecanAir is an EASA Part 145 certificated maintenance and repair station. It has been operating as an authorized Kodiak service center, and the expansion of its […]

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New Piper M600/SLS Simulator Enters Service at Legacy Flight Training

Piper Aircraft announced that exclusive factory training provider for the M600, Legacy Flight Training, has taken delivery of a Frasca M600/SLS Simulator. Training using the new type-specific device began on February 1, 2021. The flight simulator uses a Piper sourced M600 fuselage, pilot seating, sub panels, switching and flight controls which enables real world, model […]

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Genetec Lands Multi-Year Changi Airport Group Security Upgrade Project

Singapore’s Changi Airport Group, one of the most innovative and technologically advanced airports in the world, has selected Genetec, Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions to enhance and upgrade its security system. The three-year project, which is expected to be completed by the end of […]

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