Idaho students age 5-18 are encouraged to demonstrate their artistic skills under the theme “Careers in Aerospace” in the annual Aviation Art Contest through the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. The contest is open now through April 5, with winners announced May 3. Age-group winners (categories listed below) received the following awards/recognition: First place winners: Invitation […]
FAA Awards $30.6 Million for Hawaii Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $30.6 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) for improvements at two Hawai‘i airports – the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and the Kahului Airport (OGG). The awards are part of $970 million in grants for fiscal year 2024 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $11.3 Million in Airport Funding
Photo above – A 2023 aerial view of Greely-Weld County Airport (GXY). The Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved a $2 million Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) to rehabilitate the airport’s general aviation apron. Photo by Shahn Sederberg, CDOT. The Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved the FY2024 state and locally funded discretionary aviation grants for Colorado airports during a January 23, […]
Touch and Go on Arrakis – Microsoft Flight Simulator Dune Expansion Review
I love it when there are collaborations between Microsoft Flight Simulator and other brands. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the Top Gun Maverick content added which featured a lot of low altitude flying challenges with an F-18 – talk about great content as those challenges were mighty fun to do. I’m still […]
Boca Raton Airport Lights the Way to Improve Runway Safety
The Boca Raton Airport’s (BCT) enduring commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility continues with the completion of the airfield lighting and signage upgrades with state-of-the-art LED technology. BCT contracted with Hypower, LLC for the Airfield Lighting and Signage Upgrade project. The project worth approximately $2.5 million consisted of the […]
Commercial Drone Alliance and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory Announce Research Partnership
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 […]
