March 2024 marked the busiest month at Tucson International Airport (TUS) in 16 years! With nearly 400,000 passengers flying TUS in March, the airport has seen over 9% growth in year-to-date passenger counts compared to 2023. In addition, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced airport growth statistics for the top 75 commercial airports in the […]
Pyka and SNC Partner to Offer Large-scale All-Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense
Photo above – ©2024 Pyka, Inc., ©2024 Sierra Nevada Company, LLC) Pyka and SNC have partnered to offer Pyka’s large-scale all-electric cargo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense. The dynamic partnership combines SNC’s expertise in customizing solutions for the world’s most complex challenges and Pyka’s revolutionary autonomous electric cargo […]
Chevron Pipe Line Company and American Aerospace Technologies to Fly Unmanned Aircraft in San Joaquin Valley
Photo above – The AiRanger has been cleared for use in pipeline surveillance. (Photo Courtesy: Chevron/AATI) Chevron Pipe Line Company (CPL) and American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct unmanned aircraft surveillance in the San Joaquin Valley. The AiRanger Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) was […]
NBAA Honors the Legacy of Legendary Round-the-World Aviator Dick Rutan
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of acclaimed pilot and aviation pioneer Dick Rutan. “We join with our global aviation community in mourning the loss of a true aviation trailblazer,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Dick Rutan was a legend who will be profoundly missed.” In December 1986, Rutan and […]
Elk City Breaks Ground for New Airport Terminal and Hangar
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Elk City, celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Elk City Regional Business Airport terminal and hangar. The event occurred on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with distinguished speakers including State Representative Nick Archer, Elk City Mayor Cory Spieker, and Bobby […]
Alabama Recognizes Hartzell Engine Tech Export Activity
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently honored Hartzell Engine Tech and four other Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in marketplaces throughout the world. Gov. Ivey is pictured above awarding Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley a 2024 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award at a ceremony held at the state capitol. Additionally, she proclaimed May […]
DOTD Celebrates May as General Aviation Appreciation Month
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) celebrates the month of May as General Aviation Appreciation Month. General aviation supports a vital role in the state’s response to business development, job creation, aerospace manufacturing, aviation education, emergency management, agricultural support, and search and rescue operations. “On behalf of the whole department, we recognize the […]
Baldwin Safety & Compliance Announces New Leadership Team
Baldwin Safety & Compliance has announced the appointment of a new leadership team following the retirement of founders Don and Nancy Baldwin at the end of May 2024. Dr. Jason Starke, who brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing safety in the industry, will be filling the role of […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2024-2025 at 96th Annual Conference & Exposition in Nashville
Photo above – The 2024-2025 AAAE Executive Committee (from left to right): Second Vice Chair Marshall Stevens, A.A.E.; First Past Chair Perry Miller, Ph.D., A.A.E., IAP; Chair Rick Crider, A.A.E.; First Vice Chair Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E.; Second Past Chair Mark Gale, A.A.E.; Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., ACE. Rick Crider, A.A.E., Executive Vice President, Port San […]
AVL Opens Registration for Runway 5K; Proceeds to Benefit Local Aviation Scholarships and Non-Profit
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) will host its annual Runway 5K on Saturday, August 17, where runners and walkers will make their way down Taxiway Bravo while planes take off and land on the adjacent runway. All participants must pre-register. The event is limited to 1,000 racers/walkers and sells out every year. (Spectators are not required […]
