RTCA, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has named Ms. Carol Huegel as the next President and Chief Executive Officer. She will continue RTCA’s commitment to safer skies through collaboration and support of emerging trends in aerospace with the development of performance-based standards that serve as a basis for certification by the Federal […]
AutoFlight Unveils High-Payload Advanced Air Mobility Firefighting Program and Debuts Fully Functional Prototype
Global eVTOL pioneer AutoFlight has announced the launch of a high-payload firefighting program and released a fully functional prototype. With a maximum takeoff weight of two metric tons (MTOW), the firefighting model is designed to lift a 400kg payload over a distance of up to 200km and can reach speeds in excess of 200km/h. It […]
DE-2023 Phoenix Introduced by Drone Express
Drone Express has unveiled the DE-2023 Phoenix quadcopter, the latest advancement in drone delivery. The company is committed to innovation and efficiency, and this new drone model is set to revolutionize package delivery. The Phoenix boasts state-of-the-art features and capabilities that redefine the drone delivery experience. With cutting-edge navigation systems, advanced safety protocols, and a […]
Kevin Dillon Awarded AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Kevin Dillon, A.A.E., executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, was presented by AAAE Chair Perry Miller, A.A.E., I.A.P., with AAAE’s Distinguished Service Award recently, one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. Dillon has served the nation’s airport community for nearly 50 years. He has been active with AAAE throughout his career, becoming a member […]
Woolpert Marks Completion of $15M Runway Extension at Indianapolis Executive Airport
The Indianapolis Executive Airport unveiled its newly completed runway at a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday following a five-year, phased extension project. Woolpert led design for the $15 million project and provided construction management, planning, and material testing services. The new runway, extended from its original 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet, was designed to provide […]
First Flight Society Announces 2023 Class of Honorary Members
The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Record holder Mack Rutherford, and pilot Erik Lindbergh. Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to fly a microlight aircraft solo around the globe. Now 18, Mack started his 5-month journey at age 17. Mack landed […]
Liberty University Expands Pilot Training Program with 16 Additional Cessna Skyhawks
Textron Aviation has announced an agreement with Liberty University for the purchase of 16 Cessna Skyhawks to be delivered beginning in 2026. The aircraft will add to Liberty University’s existing fleet of 24 Skyhawks to ensure that the university’s students receive the highest quality pilot training aircraft available. “We are proud to support Liberty University’s […]
North Dakota Airline Boardings Surpass 100,000 in October
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has announced that commercial airline boarding numbers for October 2023 reached 101,377 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,757 boardings or an 7% increase from October of 2022. Six of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year. […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Award for Commercial Service Airport Terminal Improvements
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $10 million for the Commercial Service Terminal Program. The Commercial Service Terminal Program will provide $10 million for commercial service airport terminal improvements. The program is funded through an appropriation from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund. To be eligible, applicant airports were required to provide a 90 percent local […]
Electra Completes World’s First Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft Flight
Photo above – Electra’s EL-2 Goldfinch takes off on its first hybrid-electric flight on November 19, 2023. (Credit: John Langford/Electra) Electra.aero, Inc. has announced that it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. “The Goldfinch completed an all-electric test flight on November 11 and […]
