Last week, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced, during its press conference at Aero Friedrichshafen, the publication of a white paper entitled “Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe.” The paper proposes important recommendations for European regulators and policymakers to support the emerging sector of electric aviation. The paper builds […]
INVOLI and MatrixSpace Unveil One-Stop Solution for Cost-Effective, Complete Air Traffic Awareness
INVOLI, a provider of cooperative air traffic surveillance solutions, has announced its partnership with MatrixSpace, an expert in non-cooperative air traffic detection. This partnership marks a significant milestone in aviation safety and surveillance technology. By combining INVOLI’s cooperative air traffic detection capabilities with MatrixSpace’s expertise in non-cooperative air traffic detection, customers can now access unparalleled […]
Spring Air Travel Demand in North Dakota Remains Strong
Commercial airline boarding numbers for March 2024 reached 102,712 passengers, which represents a growth of 1,566 boardings or a 2% increase from March of 2023. Six of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year. March is also historically one of the busiest times […]
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci Joins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees
Flexjet, Inc. announced that its Chairman, Kenn Ricci, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ricci’s appointment was effective on March 29, 2024. “It is vital to the growth of the aviation industry that we continue to attract, coach and retain young talent. In fact, that is one of the […]
Daher Recognizes Margrit Waltz on Her 960th Ferry Flight, Performed in a TBM 960 Turboprop Aircraft
Daher congratulated Margrit Waltz on her 960th ferry flight, which she achieved last month on a transatlantic trip that delivered a new production TBM 960 very efficient turboprop aircraft for an owner in North America. As one of the world’s most experienced ferry pilots, Waltz performed her milestone flight from Daher’s TBM production facility in […]
Charles McGee Selected as 2024 Paul E Garber Shrine Honoree
The First Flight Society has announced that Brigadier General Charles McGee has been named the 2024 Honoree to be inducted into the Dr. Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine located in the Museum and Visitors Center at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA. This honor is selected annually by a […]
AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that Michael Robbins is the association’s new President and CEO. “Michael has proven himself as an effective advocate and leader in the industry, and with his extensive experience in government, military, and industry, was the unanimous Board choice to be AUVSI’s […]
HDOT Launches Autonomous Electric Shuttle at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The HawaiÊ»i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has launched a new autonomous electric passenger shuttle that will augment the existing Wiki Wiki shuttle bus service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new fleet of shuttles, named Miki, the Hawaiian word for agile, will provide another option for airport users to travel between gates […]
NTSB Chair Homendy Praises FAA Action on Air Traffic Controller Fatigue
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy praised FAA’s move Friday to require air traffic controllers to receive at least 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before a midnight shift. “The science around the dangers of fatigue is clear,” Homendy said. “The safety of our skies depends on air traffic controllers who […]
Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill Increasing Investment in Aviation Infrastructure
Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2498, bipartisan legislation that increases investment in Kansas’ public airports, improving airport accessibility and safety. “This bill is a critical investment in our state’s aviation infrastructure, ensuring our public use general aviation airports have the resources they need to thrive,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By boosting funding to the […]
