Pyka Unveils Pelican 2: The World’s Largest Autonomous Crop Protection Aircraft

Pyka unveiled its next-generation agricultural spray aircraft, Pelican 2, which features an expanded 300-liter payload and a work rate of up to 90 hectares per hour. Pelican 2 is the world’s largest and most productive autonomous electric agricultural aircraft. Pyka has secured FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican 2 in the United States, making […]

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State of Oklahoma Launches First Investment in Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state’s first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. ODAA has selected Vigilant Aerospace, a local company based in […]

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Northern Plains UAS Test Site Supports AURA Network Systems’ – FAA Contract to Enhance UAS Integration in NAS

The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) will support AURA Network Systems’ recently announced contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). AURA, a leader in secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, received a FAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support of the safe integration of Unmanned […]

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Tom Kendrick Named Chief Executive Officer of Engineering at McFarland Johnson

McFarland Johnson Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Engineering (CEO) for the employee-owned company, effective February 1, 2025. “After an extensive and rigorous national search, the Board is pleased to announce Thomas Kendrick as our new CEO. With his exceptional skills and vast experience, Tom is […]

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Flower Power – Avianca Cargo Conducts Record-Breaking Flower Shipments from Colombia to the U.S.

Avianca Cargo successfully concluded its Valentine’s Day 2025 season with record-breaking flower shipments from Colombia and Ecuador to North America. To meet heightened demand, the airline doubled its regular capacity, prioritizing on-time performance, service excellence, and quality handling. Throughout the season, Avianca Cargo operated approximately 300 cargo flights, transporting around 18,000 tons of flowers to […]

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Hawai’i Airports System Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s; Achieves Highest Ratings in its History

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the state’s economic resilience, Hawai‘i’s “enduring desirability as a premier tourism destination,” and the […]

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GAA Announces 2025 District Honorees

The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Awards (GAA) has announced the 2025 District Honorees for Certificated Flight Instructor, FAA Safety Team Representative, and Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year. These individuals have moved to the finalist judging for the National Awards. The winners of the National Awards will be announced at the end […]

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NX Cub Selected by Embry-Riddle for Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team

CubCrafters has announced that the company’s certified NX Cub has been chosen by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the new aircraft for their Golden Eagles Flight Team going forward. This collaboration marks a significant investment in the future of precision flight training and competition. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team, based at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona campus, […]

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