InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, has announced the launch of FLOW, an advanced terminal planning application developed to further expand the capabilities of the AVIAS™ airport management platform. FLOW is a strategic tool designed to streamline and optimize terminal design, passenger throughput, and operational readiness using predictive analytics, simulation modeling, and real-time data integration. […]
Rethinking Connectivity: The Case for Stratospheric Flight in a Crowded Sky
By Hamed Khalkhali, Ph.D., The appetite for global connectivity is skyrocketing. With internet traffic forecasted to exceed 396 exabytes per month in 2025, and satellite constellations reaching new heights in both number and noise, aerospace leaders are being forced to ask: Where do we go from here? The answer may not be another trip into […]
Growth Trend Continues at North Dakota’s Airports
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In May 2025, North Dakota’s airports recorded 107,560 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time record for the month of May. This figure surpasses the previous May record of 103,068 set in 2024, representing […]
Fortem Technologies Opens New Advanced Manufacturing Headquarters to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Defense
As drone warfare reshapes global conflicts and autonomous aerial threats grow more sophisticated, Fortem Technologies last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility designed to meet surging demand for its counter-drone systems. The new 51,000-square-foot building in Lindon more than doubles Fortem’s previous capacity and marks a major milestone in the company’s […]
Fabio Bendaña Joins RS&H as Associate Vice President of Aviation
The national employee-owned architecture, engineering and consulting firm RS&H has announced that Fabio Bendaña has joined the company as an Associate Vice President for the firm’s aviation market services. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in aviation architecture, Bendaña’s journey marks a step forward in RS&H’s mission to deliver innovative and impactful projects […]
State Senator Secures $4.5 Million to Advance Workforce Training and Economic Development Priorities at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Senator Doris Turner has secured $4.5 million in capital project funding in the State of Illinois’ 2026 Budget which was signed by the Governor last week. These funds are dedicated for airport capital improvements including aircraft maintenance and flight training facility development. The Springfield Airport Authority has made significant investments throughout the entire 2,400+ acre […]
Is Flexibility in Pilot Rosters Still Just a Flight of Fancy?
A new generation of pilots is preparing to take their seats in the cockpit—but they’re also stepping into a world of airline operations and scheduling systems that can feel unfamiliar and complex. While pilot rosters are evolving, the reality behind these changes is far more nuanced, especially for newcomers to the flight deck. A pilot’s […]
VoltAero Unveils Production Configuration of Cassio 330 Electric-Hybrid Aircraft for Regional Transportation
VoltAero presented the production version of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft for sustainable regional transportation. The production configuration represents an evolution of the Cassio 330’s design that reflects VoltAero’s close working relationship with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness certification agency throughout the aircraft’s development, applying the company’s Design Organization Approval (DOA). Multiple […]
GAMA Announces 2025 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Porter High School in Porter, Texas, is the first-place winner of the 2025 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia, is the second-place winner and the team from El Segundo High School in El Segundo, California, is the […]
Heart Aerospace Announces Appointment of Brittany Churchill as VP of Operations, Promotes Cole Randle Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs
Heart Aerospace has announced the appointment of Brittany Churchill as Vice President of Operations and member of the Executive Leadership Team and the promotion of Cole Randle to Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs, and his appointment to the Executive Leadership Team. As VP of Operations, Churchill will lead Heart’s integrated manufacturing and […]
