The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: $585,000 to Watford City Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building […]
ZenaTech Expands Drone as a Service (DaaS) for Government and Defense, Signing an Offer to Acquire a Virginia-Headquartered Tri-State Land Survey and Engineering Firm
ZenaTech, Inc. announced it has signed an offer to acquire a Virginia-headquartered land survey and civil engineering firm with operations in three states and expertise serving major US federal government agencies and regional infrastructure programs. Upon completion, this acquisition would mark ZenaTech’s first entry into the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, accelerating […]
AOPA Backs Legislation in Congress to Stop ADS-B Misuse
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and U.S. Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) have introduced legislation, the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, S. 2175 and H.R. 4146, respectively. The companion bills seek to address growing concerns about the misuse of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data which has been increasingly used by some airports and state governments to […]
ACSF Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, retired following more than a decade of exceptional service. Following a rigorous six-month search and evaluation process, the ACSF Board of Governors selected current Executive Director Debi Carpenter (see photo above) to succeed Burns as […]
NBAA Salutes Bunce, Miller for Engen Aero Club Trophy Honors
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates industry veterans and lifetime aviation advocates Pete Bunce and Mary Miller on receiving the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club of Washington Trophy for Aviation Excellence. The awards were bestowed upon Bunce and Miller as part of a June 26 Aero Club luncheon. Bunce retired in April after […]
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Names First CEO
After an extensive national search, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) has announced the appointment of distinguished retired naval aviator John P. Hiltz as its first Chief Executive Officer. Hiltz, a 2002 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, earned his Wings of Gold in 2005. As a […]
NASA Invests in Future STEM Workforce Through Space Grant Awards
NASA is awarding up to $870,000 annually to 52 institutions across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico over the next four years. The investments aim to create opportunities for the next generation of innovators by supporting workforce development, science, technology, engineering and math education, and aerospace collaboration nationwide. The Space Grant […]
CubCrafters Announces Availability of 30% Gross Weight Increase STC for Piper PA-18 Super Cubs
Photo above – A modernized 2,300 lb. gross weight PA-18 Super Cub on WipLine amphibious floats – Photo courtesy of CubCrafters. CubCrafters has announced the public availability of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that increases the gross weight of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to 2,300 lbs. Originally obtained by CubCrafters in 2007 and updated […]
UND Frozen Force Wins Intercollegiate Air Race Classic
Photo above – The 2025 Frozen Force Team includes Helena Lind, pilot; Charlotte Fuller, co-pilot; Caroline Kelley, navigator; and Aubrey Baril, ground coordinator. The team is coached by Katia Peters and Antonia Wagener. For the first time, the UND Frozen Force flying team has won the Intercollegiate Air Race Classic, an annual, multi-stop competition for […]
NJ Wing Welcomes New Cessna 182 Aircraft to Support Missions and Training
Photo above – Capt Robert DelTufo proudly stands next to the N485CA 2025 Cessna C-182T. Photo credit -New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol. The New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has announced the addition of a brand-new 2025 Cessna C-182T Skylane to its fleet. The plane, designated N485CA, was delivered last week from […]
