The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) announced a collaboration to open doors for safe and scalable commercial drone operations. The joint research will focus on further developing a nationwide database of aircraft traffic density, a free, open-source tool created by MIT LL. Insight gathered through the collaborative […]
Drone Express Announces AeroX Membership and Operations Expansion in Winston-Salem, NC
Drone Express has announced its membership in AeroX, a prestigious association dedicated to advancing the aerospace industry. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Drone Express’s commitment to revolutionizing last-mile delivery through innovative aerial technology. AeroX is a nonprofit organization of business, government and community partners focused on creating a national model ecosystem for […]
Air Canada Announces Scholarships for Aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at 7 Technical Colleges Across the Country
Photo above – One student from each school will receive a $1,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of their education to become AMEs. Air Canada today has announced an agreement with seven colleges across the country to provide financial assistance to students who self-identify as women or visible minorities who are pursuing studies as […]
Michael Schommer Joins the Metropolitan Airports Commission to Lead Strategic Communications
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Michael Schommer as its new assistant director of strategic communications. Schommer will lead internal and external communications functions at all levels of the organization, including media relations, crisis communications and executive communications for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the MAC’s six reliever airports in the Twin Cities. Schommer […]
Electra Founder John Langford Elected AIAA Honorary Fellow
Photo above – Electra founder and CEO John Langford with Electra’s EL-2 Goldfinch eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft. Electra.aero, Inc. has announced that the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has honored Electra’s founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John S. Langford, by electing him as an Honorary Fellow – the AIAA’s highest distinction. This […]
Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Chief Human Resources Officer
Bonnie McFarland, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, SPHR, has joined the Lee County Port Authority as Chief Human Resources Officer. As CHRO, she will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to employee matters at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers, including working with members of the executive management team to build and manage […]
West Virginia Poised to Lead in Advanced Air Mobility According to Recently Released Study
Vertx Partners has announced the release of a groundbreaking Deloitte study assessing West Virginia’s potential to become a hub for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The comprehensive study reveals key insights into the booming AAM market in the United States and positions West Virginia as a strategic player in this transformative industry. Funded through a Congressionally […]
GeoCue and CHC Navigation Join Forces to Unveil an Exclusive LiDAR Innovation with the New TrueView 540
GeoCue and CHC Navigation have announced the launch of the TrueView 540. This innovative collaboration brings forth a new efficient and flexible survey-grade LiDAR system to North America, introducing an unparalleled combination of the LiDAR payload with LP360 3D Point Cloud Processing Software. TrueView 540 by is a next-generation intelligent aerial surveying system developed by […]
Hawaii Department of Transportation to Conduct Runway Repairs at Kona Int’l Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeÄhole (KOA) for 15 consecutive nights starting from Tuesday, Feb. 13 until Tuesday, Feb. 27, between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. There are no alternate runways at KOA, and therefore the airport will […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Releases 2023 Annual Report
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics has released its FY2023 Annual Report highlighting its activities to help grow the state’s second largest industry, aviation and aerospace, in order to provide Oklahoma with the best possible economic foundation. In 2023, the agency experienced an incredible year for aviation and aerospace in Oklahoma as can be […]
