The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced its support for the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Mr. Whitaker is a widely respected leader in the aviation industry who can effectively bring his variety of experiences to bear in this position,” said Greg Pecoraro, […]
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Skyfront Perimeter 8+ Drone
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has awarded Green UAS certification to the Skyfront Perimeter 8 and 8+ long-endurance, hybrid-electric Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The platform is the first to complete the program’s compliance testing and receive the ‘Green UAS cleared’ designation, which assesses and verifies commercial drones meet the […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $14.8 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it will award $14.8 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 20 communities in 16 states develop solutions to their local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. “Air service […]
NATA and The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Form Partnership to Advance AAM/UAM Implementation
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) announced a partnership providing the structure for the further development of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. NATA and CNO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at maturing AAM/UAM education and adoption with the exchange of expertise and information […]
Colorado City Airport Honored as 2023 Airport of the Year
Community engagement and facility upgrades helped make Colorado City Municipal Airport the state’s Airport of the Year for 2023. The airport is owned and operated by the Town of Colorado City. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Group cited the northern Arizona airport’s community outreach, including an expanded Fly-in and Airshow attended by 1,400 people, […]
New Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center Dedicated in Greensboro
On Tuesday, the Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina was dedicated. The facility was built to support the organization’s two largest cargo aircraft—a Douglas DC-8 and a newly acquired Boeing 757. The more than 62,000-square-foot response center includes a 55,000-square-foot hangar, office space, and the capacity […]
Textron Aviation Proudly Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence at the Greensboro Service Center
Textron Aviation is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its factory-owned service center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, this facility supports customers in the mid-Atlantic region and provides quality maintenance and modification services from a dedicated team of experts. Employees marked the milestone anniversary with a celebration event earlier this month. […]
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Camera Aircraft, Other Show-Debut Airplanes to be Part of NBAA-BACE Aircraft Displays
With less than a month to go before the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) comes to Las Vegas, organizers are finalizing plans for aircraft displays – both at Henderson Executive Airport (HND), and inside the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – each of which will include aircraft new to the show and […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Presents Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award to NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that the prestigious Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award was presented to NASA’s Mars Helicopter Team in recognition of their groundbreaking achievements in aerospace innovation and exploration. The Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award is bestowed upon individuals or groups who have displayed exceptional dedication, creativity, […]
Textron Aviation Announces Confirmed Order for First 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft from Surf Air Mobility
Textron Aviation has announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced initial fleet order of up to 100 aircraft with options for 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin […]
