Governor Asa Hutchinson and officials with Lockheed Martin have announced at the Paris Air Show that the company is expanding its center of excellence in Camden, Arkansas, that produces the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (MIMARS) and performs final assembly for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Precision Fires products for U.S. and allied […]
FAA Looks Forward to Working with Innovators in Commercial Space Transportation
Before an aerospace industry Commercial Space Panel at the Paris Air Show today, Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Daniel K. Elwell told participants that the Department of Transportation is building a regulatory framework to retain United States leadership and enable the limitless potential and possibilities of commercial space. “We look forward to working with […]
CubCrafters Opens New Completion Center at McAllister Field
CubCrafters has opened a new dedicated Customer Completion Center in order to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft. With plans to manufacture over 100 new airframes in 2019 alone, the company has continued to deliver on its commitment to ramp-up production. CubCrafters’ growth has been […]
FAA Announces New Supersonic Rulemaking
In remarks at an Innovation Panel before Paris Air Show attendees, FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell said the U.S. will ensure and enable safer and more innovative technologies to enter new aviation segments. As an example, Elwell announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that modifies and clarifies existing regulatory procedures to obtain FAA approval […]
Lee County Port Authority Names McGonagle Division Director of Administration
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has named Brian W. McGonagle division director of administration. The division oversees the areas of air service development, communications & marketing, finance, human resources, information technology and properties for Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field, in Fort Myers, Fla. McGonagle was most recently the director of finance for […]
Airlines Set New Record with $1.3 Billion in Bag Fees in Just Three Months
With airlines collecting a record $1.3 billion in baggage fees in the first three months of 2019 – on top of $7.6 billion in ancillary charges last year – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the outdated and arbitrary federal cap on local Passenger Facility Charges to spur investment […]
Winners of California Airport Friendly Flyer Awards Honored
At an awards luncheon held at the Airtel Plaza Hotel recently, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) honored 36 general aviation companies with Friendly Flyer Awards. The awards honor the companies’ outstanding compliance with established noise abatement regulations and achieving 99 percent or greater compliance with all voluntary noise abatement programs at VNY during the 2018 calendar […]
Eramet Signs Framework Agreement with Delair
Eramet and Delair have signed a framework agreement concerning the Group’s digital transformation of its mining activities. This strategic agreement will position digital intelligence at the core of the company’s growth, operational performance, and competitive edge. Currently, the agreement allows Eramet to access Delair Aerial Intelligence (Delair.ai), a new collaborative platform for analyzing drone data […]
Pennsylvania Drone Association Hosts Inaugural Drone Advocacy Day at State Capitol Complex
The Pennsylvania Drone Association recently hosted its inaugural Drone Advocacy Day at the State Capitol Complex. Supporters were given the opportunity to be a part of building the roadmap for the safe integration of autonomous aircraft in society. “Unmanned aircraft are the future in Pennsylvania,” said Frank Segarra, CEO of Connexicore, a nationwide drone solutions […]
AsBAA Announces New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting
AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) hosted over 150 of its members at the annual general meeting in Singapore on 11 June 2019. The AGM saw members vote for six individuals that were elected to the board of directors live at the AGM. From the five, the new […]
