The next generation of aviation professionals will soon be heading off to college – and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and the Virginia Airport Operators Council (VAOC) are helping some of them get there. This week, three high school seniors were awarded scholarships based on their accomplishments, backgrounds and, most importantly, their aviation ambitions. […]
Heart Aerospace Opens US R&D Hub, Enters New Development Phase for Hybrid-Electric Airplane
Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker, Heart Aerospace, announced a significant milestone with the opening of a new Research and Development hub in the United States. This strategic move comes as the company prepares to enter a new phase of hardware testing in the development of its first regional hybrid-electric airplane, the ES-30. The Los Angeles-based R&D […]
Heart Aerospace Appoints Benjamin Stabler as Chief Technology Officer
Heart Aerospace, hybrid-electric airplane maker, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Stabler as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. The appointment comes as Heart Aerospace, based in Sweden, enters a new phase of hardware testing in advance of the company demonstrating fully electric flight during next year. Stabler brings a wealth of experience and […]
NAAA Board Establishes Uncrewed Aerial Application System Committee to Reach All Mediums of Aerial Application
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Board of Directors recently voted to establish an Uncrewed Aerial Application System (UAAS) Committee to advise the Association on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) – or drone – issues. The decision to establish the committee is to ensure the low-altitude airspace is safe for crewed and uncrewed aircraft as the […]
North Dakota Airline Boardings for April up 8%
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the commercial airline boarding numbers for April 2024 reached 94,112 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,889 boardings or an 8% increase from April of 2023. Seven of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year. […]
WAI Invites Members To #HonorTheWASP for Memorial Day 2024
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its seventh year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day […]
Irene Trowell-Harris to Receive Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Major General Irene Trowell-Harris, USAF (Ret), is the 2023 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy recipient. Trowell-Harris was selected for a career distinguished by groundbreaking achievements and lasting impact on aviation. Established in 1997, the Stinson Trophy stands as a beacon of honor, celebrating the achievements of legendary […]
MassDOT Celebrates Groundbreaking of Taxiway B South Project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Photo above – FAA New England Regional Administrator Colleen D’Alessandro addresses attendees. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is celebrating the groundbreaking of the Taxiway B South project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Western Massachusetts. Airport officials broke ground on the $32 million project on Monday, May 13, at a ceremony attended by elected officials, […]
AUVSI Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Impact of Drones on Law Enforcement
Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on how first responders are using drones to aid in public safety missions and emergency response. The joint hearing on “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response” was […]
NAV CANADA Inaugurates Construction of New Victoria Airport Control Tower
NAV CANADA and the Victoria Airport Authority recently held a groundbreaking event for the construction of the new Victoria Airport Control Tower. The event took place at the new construction site, located near the Airside Operations Centre, with representatives from NAV CANADA, the Airport Authority, as well as from municipal government and industry, following the […]
