Dassault Aviation has unified the sales activities of its European factory owned maintenance repair and overhaul operations, creating a single point of contact and offering a wider choice of MRO solutions, locations and schedules for customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia/Pacific. The new sales organization, headed by Thierry Salaün, brings together […]
FAA Releases New Revision of FAA Heliport Design Guide
The FAA recently released a new revision to the Helicopter Design Guide (150/5390-2D – Draft AC 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design). This draft provides standards for the planning, design and construction of heliports serving helicopters with single, tandem (front and rear) or dual (side by side) rotors. Rex Alexander, President of Five-Alpha and the infrastructure advisor to […]
Youth STEM Ambassadors to Peek Inside the World of Aviation and Aerospace
Local students will expand their exploration of STEM careers by tapping San Antonio’s rich aviation and aerospace industry through resources provided by the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Texas Chief Science Officer program. The international CSO program empowers middle and school high school students to deepen their schools’ […]
Ruane Elected Chair of Lee County Airport Board
The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners elected Kevin Ruane as chair for 2021 during its first meeting on Jan. 21. Cecil L Pendergrass was elected as vice chair. The board, composed of the five Lee County Commissioners, meets bi-monthly as the Board of Port Commissioners to set policy and direct the operations of Southwest […]
Tampa Bay is a “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day […]
GAMA Accepting Applications for 2021 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now accepting applications for its 2021 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship. Each year, GAMA awards a graduating U.S. high school senior, pursuing studies in aviation, with a $2,000 scholarship. GAMA is proud to continue to offer this unique scholarship as part of its commitment to workforce […]
Cathay Pacific and Disaster Response Nonprofit Airlink Announce Community Partnership
Cathay Pacific Airways and rapid response disaster relief nonprofit, Airlink, have announced a community partnership in the Americas, giving Airlink and its 130 nonprofit humanitarian relief partners access to Cathay Pacific’s extensive Asia network from its 16 passenger and cargo ports in Canada, the US, and Mexico. Working with Airlink’s partners, Convoy of Hope and […]
CAE Forecasts Pilot Demand Returning by End of 2021
Training company CAE is forecasting a need for 27,000 new professional pilots by the end of next year, 2021. In addition, the Canadian firm’s just-released 2020-2029 Pilot Demand Outlook says more than 260,000 new pilots will be needed worldwide over the next 10 years. While CAE’s forecast acknowledges that demand for pilots has decreased significantly […]
Boynton Aerospace Science Academy Awarded First Place in FAA Airport Design Challenge
The Boca Raton Airport congratulates Ms. Maria A. Sklar, J.D. and Team BASA from the Boynton Aerospace Science Academy for their first place win in the FAA Airport Design Challenge. “We are honored that BASA selected the Boca Raton Airport for the challenge,” said Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett, adding “We also […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame’s Spirit of Flight Award to be Presented to the American Rocketry Challenge
The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that its coveted 2020 Spirit of Flight Award will be presented to the American Rocketry Challenge. While the date and time of the presentation are yet to be determined, the NAHF is eager to share this wonderful news about one of […]













