The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced last week a nearly $10 million state investment in projects at 10 public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development. Supporting safe, reliable infrastructure while growing the Commonwealth’s economy is a key priority for the Shapiro administration. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry employs over 226,000 people, provides […]
Balloon Bonanza at Esrange: Record Breaking Launches in Northern Sweden
In close collaboration with strategic partners like NASA and CNES, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is launching a record amount of eight stratospheric balloons this summer. The largest one measures three times the size of the Globe (Avicii Arena) in Stockholm and will fly high above the Atlantic to a safe landing in Canada. These are […]
Open House June 22 Will Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Photo above – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia invites the public to its June 22 Open House to view WWII aircraft and other activities, in honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Airbase mechanics spend years restoring vintage WWII aircraft so the public can see and hear them in flight, or actually ride in […]
New Guimbal Added to APSU’s Helicopter Fleet
Photo above – Austin Peay State University’s new Guimbal G2 Cabri is equipped with technology similar to standard commercial aircraft and will offer valuable experience to students in the Aviation Science Program. | Photo by Colby Wilson Austin Peay State University’s Aviation Science Program, housed within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Board of Directors Names Anna Hawley President & CEO
The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Flight Museum has named Anna Hawley the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the museum. Previously serving as the museum’s Chief Operating Officer, Hawley succeeds museum CEO Lt. Gen. Doug Owens USAF, (ret.), who has led the organization for the past eight years. She assumed the […]
BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone
BRINC has unveiled the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. The drones are engineered to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, providing critical situational awareness to first […]
Drone Express Advances Hard Tech with Autonomous Drone Delivery Solutions
Drone Express, a trailblazer in autonomous drone delivery technology, says it is redefining the logistics landscape with its groundbreaking delivery solutions. In a release, the company states that by integrating cutting-edge engineering with advanced AI, Drone Express exemplifies the essence of Hard Tech, delivering real-world impact through innovative technology. Advancing Autonomous Delivery Drone Express’s autonomous […]
SIU Flying Salukis Finish Second in Nation; Recent SIU Grad Earns Top Pilot Honors
Photo above -Â SIU Carbondale Flying Saluki co-captain Dayne Snodgrass holds the nation’s top pilot award alongside trophies the team earned this past week in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships. The second place overall national finish marks the 15th straight year that SIU Aviation’s flight team has finished in the top five. (Photo by […]
MAC Board Approves MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board approved the long-term plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) today. The MSP Airport 2040 Long-Term Plan outlines potential projects to improve the terminals, parking facilities and airfield to accommodate passenger growth and other changes in aviation activity over the next two decades. MSP is the 19th busiest airport […]
Top 10 Considerations When Buying a Fractional Aircraft
As the demand for business aviation remains strong, fractional aircraft ownership has emerged as a compelling option for individuals and businesses seeking the benefits of private aviation without the full cost and responsibility of owning an entire aircraft. However, making informed decisions about fractional ownership are important as potentially millions of dollars are on the […]
