Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation Opens New Public Airstrip at Star Valley Ranch in Southwest Idaho
Photo above – JRBAF member Sandy Beebe makes the first ever departure from Star Valley Ranch in a Carbon Cub – Photos courtesy of JRBAF. The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced the official opening of a new public-use airstrip at its Star Valley Ranch property in remote southwest Idaho. This milestone marks […]
First Upstate NY Air Traffic Control Collegiate Program Certified to FAA Qualifications
Photo above – Reggie Wilson, an Air Traffic Control major at SUNY Schenectady, with the new Air Traffic Control Simulator at SUNY Schenectady. Reggie moved to the Schenectady, New York area, from Dallas, Texas, to complete the ATC program at SUNY Schenectady. SUNY Schenectady County Community College and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have signed […]
UrbanLink Increases REGENT Seaglider Order, Accelerating Vision for Zero-Emission Coastal Transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico
REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility, a pioneering South Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company. UrbanLink has increased its order of REGENT Viceroy seagliders to 47, from the 27 announced last fall, positioning Florida as a national leader in […]
Signature Aviation Unveils Phase One of New Private Terminal in Savannah
Signature Aviation has announced the completion of phase one of its ambitious new facility at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). This initial phase introduces a state-of-the-art terminal designed to enhance the travel experience for private aviation guests and sets the foundation for further expansion. The new terminal is situated strategically to serve the thriving business […]
One of the most emotional and touching moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2025 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 25 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 READ MORE
As more and more commercial space operations occur, the FAA is sharing how it protects the flying public, including during an anomaly with debris. The FAA creates Aircraft Hazard Areas (AHAs) to prohibit aircraft from flying in the closed airspace around the path of a launch or reentry. The agency also may establish Debris Response READ MORE
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its fifth US acquisition as part of its national DaaS rollout. The acquisition of Laventure & Associates, Inc. boosts in-house expertise to service the fast-growing powerline inspection market. The Fort Pierce, Florida land surveying, mapping, and services firm with more than two decades of experience brings a strong READ MORE
As AI and robotics continue to transform the way we work, the future of jobs is evolving in exciting and unpredictable ways. DroneDeploy and Prime Air, with support from FlyGuys, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) Program, National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), are READ MORE
Artwork above by Lottie Schmutz. U.S. students Lottie Schmutz (Wyoming) and Lalitha Kuchipudi (Virginia) captured first place honors in their respective age categories at the FAI International Young Artists Contest. They are two of the nine artists who placed nationally through the coordinated efforts of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for READ MORE
Lowell ‘Skip’ Bailey, Coach of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Flight Team, The Flying Mavs, was selected as the 2025 National Coach of the Year at the 2025 SAFECON for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. Bailey joined the UNO Flying Mavs in Fall 2018, first as Assistant Coach and, as of Fall 2023, READ MORE
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