Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest-growing, most innovative airlines, has become the first carrier on the continent to deploy SITAONAIR’s airline-integrated ACARS over IP service, using terrestrial cellular networks. This development comes as the airline extends its longstanding relationship with SITAONAIR for its AIRCOM® Cockpit Services. The ACARS over IP service, using terrestrial cellular, is […]
WV Aeronautics Commission Distributes $388k in Airport Improvement Grants
Gov. Jim Justice and leaders with the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission have announced that a combined total of $388,203 in grant funding has been secured for airports across the state. The grants were approved during the WVAC’s meeting on Thursday. “I’ve said over and over that our airports in West Virginia are our lifeblood,” Gov. […]
Daher Logs Sales of 68 Turboprop Aircraft in 2019 from Its TBM and Kodiak Product Lines
Daher has announced the 2019 business results for its expanded turboprop-powered aircraft family, with the company logging sales of 48 TBMs in the TBM 910 and TBM 940 versions, along with 20 Kodiak 100 Series II airplanes. Deliveries of Kodiak utility aircraft were primary in North America: 11 in the United States and three in […]
Montana Aerial Applicator Darrin Pluhar Elected 2020 NAAA President
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has announced Montana native Darrin Pluhar has been elected its president for 2020. Pluhar owns Plu’s Flying Service Inc., an aerial application business in Ekalaka, Montana, that operates three aircraft. Since establishing the business in 1996, he has been servicing producers across southeastern Montana for more than 20 years. […]
OPENER Names Ben Diachun as Chief Executive Officer
OPENER has announced the appointment of Ben Diachun as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). OPENER is producing BlackFly, the world’s first fixed-wing, all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) personal ultralight aircraft. Founder and former CEO, Marcus Leng, will oversee next-generation manufacturing and international operations as Chairman of the Board. “During this transformative time, there […]
Aviation Industry Reflects on the Loss of Walter Boyne
The aviation industry learned of the passing of Walter Boyne last week. As a skilled pilot, impactful leader and prolific writer, he was truly, one of the greats. Many in the industry reflected on his numerous contributions to aviation and aerospace, including the heads of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the National Aeronautic […]
Aviation Week Network Announces its “Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties,” Award Winners
Aviation Week Network, in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has announced the winners of its awards program, “Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties.” The awards recognize students earning STEM degrees who are nominated by their universities on the basis of their academic performance, civic contribution and research or design project. […]
GAMA Welcomes Andre Castro as Director of Communications
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the addition of Andre Castro to serve as the association’s Director of Communications. Andre brings over a decade of experience in strategic communications, media relations and federal policy to GAMA. Since 2012, he has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives as the Communications Director for Congressman […]
Texas Turbine Awarded STC for Hartzell 5-Blade Props on CASA 212
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for Hartzell Propeller’s high performance five-blade structural composite swept propellers for CASA 212 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft. “The modern five-blade props replace original equipment Hartzell four-blade aluminum propellers, providing weight savings and more efficient aerodynamics resulting in quieter […]
Spirit Breaks Ground on $250 Million Headquarters Near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today held a groundbreaking ceremony with Spirit Team Members, local and state officials, and business leaders to celebrate the construction of its new corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, Fla. Spirit is investing up to $250 million for the creation of a corporate campus of up to 500,000 […]
