Demonstrating unmatched airport performance, Dassault’s Falcon 8X recently set a new coast-to-coast speed record, flying from Santa Monica’s notoriously short 3,500 foot runway to Teterboro, New Jersey. The flight took just 4 hours and 28 minutes with overall poor tailwinds, averaging just five knots, over the trip. “Business aviation is about flying precisely where you […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 NOTAM Includes Important Changes for Pilots Flying to Oshkosh
There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 67th annual fly-in convention July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations. The […]
ADOT Names Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 2019 Airport of the Year
As Arizonans prepare to travel during the busy summer vacation season, one of the airports many will jet out of has been recognized for its widespread community outreach and rapid growth. The Arizona Department of Transportation has named Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport as the 2019 Airport of the Year. The airport won the title twice before, […]
SkyWatch.AI Announces Nine New Partnerships with Leading US Aviation Brokers and Launches SkyWatch Web
SkyWatch.AI, a risk-assessment and InsurTech platform for the drone industry, announced its partnership and technological integration with nine US aviation brokers to provide drone insurance on a monthly subscription basis from a dedicated web portal. These brokers will now offer their customers direct access to SkyWatch.AI’s monthly drone insurance plan as part of their service; […]
Canadian Government Investing in Safety at Gillam Airport in Manitoba
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced a Government of Canada investment for the purchase of aggregate and granular base material for the Gillam Airport. The investment of $3,686,200 includes supplying 15,000 cubic meters of aggregate material sufficient to place a 150-mm compact lift on Runway 05-23, Taxiway A and the main apron, and […]
Minnesota’s Breezy Point Airport Renamed in Historic Surprise Announcement
May 4th marked a historic moment at the Breezy Point Airport in the City of Breezy Point Minnesota. Executives of the airfield renamed the airport, which has been at the city’s center since the early 1920’s, after longtime airport manager and Vietnam Veteran Cliff Muller. Muller has lived on the field for 20 years and […]
Flight Logistics Adds Second Citation Bravo Jet to Green Bay Charter Fleet
Flight Logistics, a private charter provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has announced the addition of another Citation Bravo to the fleet. The second Citation Bravo accompanies 6 other aircraft available for charter, all based at Austin-Straubel Field Airport (KGRB) in Green Bay. Tom Hakes, CEO of Flight Logistics commented, “The Citation Bravo is a good […]
Saudi Arabia Seals Deal for SITAONAIR’s ATC Services
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), the official body responsible for air navigation services in Saudi Arabia, has formally selected SITAONAIR to elevate the Kingdom’s air traffic management capabilities, through to 2025. SITAONAIR will deliver its country-wide, state-of-the-art VHF and Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) solutions for Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), benefiting all airlines […]
Australia receives first Falcon 7X VIP Aircraft from Dassault Aviation
The Commonwealth of Australia has taken delivery of the first of three very long range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired from Dassault Aviation to be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for government VIP service. The other two aircraft will be handed over in the following months. The VIP units are being […]
ACT Engages Next Generation of Aviators at Aviators Rendezvous in North Carolina
The ACT (Aviation Careers Technology) took flight recently on May 4-5, showcasing its STEM program that connects NextGen Technology, ADS-B and IoT to engage the next generation of aviators. ACT exhibited at Aviators Rendezvous, an event held at the Davidson County Airport in Lexington, NC, that features many unique aircraft landing and taking off all […]
