Vigilant Aerospace Systems, the leading developer of multi-sensor airspace management and collision avoidance software for drones and advanced air mobility, has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of a nearly $1 million project to work with the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) at Oklahoma State University to develop a distributed version […]
State Aviation Officials Applaud Senate Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
Last week, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) President and CEO, Greg Pecoraro, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senate passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill: “NASAO applauds the U.S. Senate for passing this bipartisan, bicameral FAA Reauthorization bill. This comprehensive bill ensures that we continue to make […]
Pioneers of Tomorrow invited to explore the world of aerospace at Farnborough International Airshow
The next generation of leaders are invited to experience the world of aerospace, engineering and STEM at Farnborough International Airshow’s Pioneers of Tomorrow, a dedicated day to inspire, engage and recruit the industry’s future workforce. Organized in collaboration between Farnborough International and ADS, and as part of the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, the event will […]
Students Showcase Artistic Skills to Win Idaho Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above by Kate, age 16-18, First Place. A dozen Idaho students ages 5 to 18 recently had their artwork selected to win the 2024 Aviation Art Contest through the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. The contest was held this spring, with submitted artwork depicting the theme “Careers in Aerospace.” Winners and runners-up were chosen in […]
NBAA Applauds Senate Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the U.S. Senate for the passage of a bipartisan, bicameral long- term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA,) by a margin of 88-4. Committee leaders in the House and Senate negotiated the compromise package passed by the Senate, which included Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ted Cruz […]
High Reliability Organizations in Aviation; Considerations and Comparisons within Enterprise Risk Management
By Shawn Brent Kurbanali Anyone who has ever booked a ticket on an airline expects they will arrive safely at the destination or that ticket would never have been booked in the first place. Indeed, it is surprising how many of us every day pin our hopes and put our lives in the hands of […]
Vertical Flight Society Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition
Photo above – Texas A&M University Wins Top Honors in Student eVTOL Drone Competition. The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has announced the winners of its fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Competition. Texas A&M University took first place, University of Maryland took second and the Georgia Institute of Technology took third. VFS awarded a total of […]
Vertical Flight Society Electric VTOL Directory Hits 1,000 Designs
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has announced that the number of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft concepts being tracked in its World eVTOL Aircraft Directory has now reached 1,000 concepts from more than 430 designers. The directory is part of the VFS Electric VTOL News website, www.eVTOL.news, the world’s first and most extensive […]
Governors, Mayors, Legislators Across U.S. Declare May 2024 a Month for General Aviation
Dozens of elected officials across the U.S. have issued formal declarations celebrating general aviation in honor of the National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover—which coincides with AOPA’s eighty-fifth anniversary. AOPA was founded in 1939 with the mission of protecting the freedom to fly. That same year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed National Aviation Day […]
MAC Selects Dana Nelson as New Governmental Affairs Director
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Dana Nelson to serve as director of governmental affairs. In this role, Nelson will act as intergovernmental liaison with federal, state and local governments on behalf of the MAC. Nelson will start her new role on Monday, June 3. Nelson has distinguished herself in a variety of roles […]
