A coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations, including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), issued the following joint statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding on lead in aviation gasoline (avgas) issued on October 18: “We are working with the Administration toward the ultimate elimination of lead from avgas, and this […]
National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Partners with MyGoFlight | Flight Flix to Enhance Safety in Aviation
NAFI, the National Association of Flight Instructors, announced its official partnership with MyGoFlight| Flight Flix, a premium designer and manufacturer of aviator flight gear. This strategic collaboration aims to elevate safety standards within the aviation industry and provide flight instructors and pilots with innovative tools and equipment to enhance their overall flight experience. The Flight […]
Transportation Leaders Break Ground on State’s First Multimodal Electric Charging Stations
North Carolina took a step toward sustainable aviation with last week’s groundbreaking of the first electric aircraft chargers in North Carolina. The electric chargers were designed by BETA to be multimodal, meaning they support the charge of electric aircraft and electric cars and trucks at the airport. Two electric charging stations will be installed in […]
$49 Million in State Funding Announced for Airports Across New York State
Thirty-six public-use airports across New York State will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency. Administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, projects funded through the Aviation Capital Grant Program include the construction and rehabilitation […]
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Announces $1.5 million in State Funding to Local Airports
On Oct. 20, the Nebraska Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics announced that $1,563,610 in state funding was awarded to two Nebraska airports in Basset and Bloomfield. This funding representing the largest allocation in recent history because of passage of LB 138 and 727. The announcements came during the Nebraska Aeronautics Commission Meeting held at […]
North Dakota Airline Boardings Up 8% in September
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that commercial airline boarding numbers for September 2023 in the state reached 91,270 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,492 boardings or an 8% increase from September of 2022. Seven of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period […]
Cirrus Aircraft Celebrates 500 Vision Jet Deliveries with Limited Edition Series
Cirrus Aircraft has revealed the Special Edition Vision Jet (SF50) to commemorate 500 deliveries of the world’s first single-engine personal jet. The Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet for five years and has become a proven asset for business and personal travel, widely utilized by Part 91 and 135 operators. With inflight Wi-Fi and […]
Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship Programs Recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce
Textron Aviation has announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce. The two-year programs support the company’s long-term strategic workforce plan and offer prospective and current employees opportunities to try new fields, learn new skills and stretch their abilities to build a […]
Federal, State and Local Officials Celebrate NARTP Building #2 Groundbreaking
Photo above – Officials ceremoniously break ground to signal the start of construction on a second building in the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Approximately 125 people, including federal, state and local officials, celebrated a groundbreaking for construction of the second building at the National Aerospace Research and Technology […]
Dedrone Announces DedroneBeyond to Enable Scalable Drones as First Responder Operations in Partnership with Axon Air
Dedrone has announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the […]
