Tecnam has announced the appointment of Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager for Europe. Pasquale brings with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Tecnam, Pasquale held a key position as Sales Executive with an EASA approved design organization specializing in commercial aircraft transitions, conversions and […]
GAMA Opens Registration for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Aviation Design Challenge. This annual competition, now in its thirteenth year, promotes careers in aviation in U.S. high schools through aviation-focused and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education curriculum. “GAMA is excited and proud to cultivate exciting aviation learning experiences through […]
North Dakota Sees Busiest September on Record for Airline Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. With 98,371 passengers boarding flights within North Dakota this past month, it marks the busiest September on record, surpassing the previous high of 92,703 passengers set in September of 2014. The September 2024 […]
Pivotal Completes BlackFly eVTOL Deliveries
Photo above – Watching a Pivotal BlackFly are experts from AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Beavercreek, Ohio-based defense contractor Modern Technology Solutions Inc. Pivotal has announced it has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft to customers across the country. Pivotal’s prototype eVTOLs are currently […]
False River Regional Airport Named Airport of the Year; Manager to Retire in December
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently announced the winner of the Louisiana Airport of the Year, naming the False River Regional Airport. To be considered eligible for the award, an airport must have managed all maintenance inspection issues, managed all significant safety-related features, and made a significant impact on aviation through safety […]
DOAV Announces 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Winners
Above photo – Bruce Holmes submitted this photo of his ICON A5 flying over the James River near Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG). The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest. The winning photography is posted to the DOAV website and will be featured in the Virginia […]
APTech Expands with New Headquarters in Champaign
After several years of continuous company growth, APTech’s home base has relocated from downtown Urbana, Illinois to the business center within the University of Illinois Research Park in sister city Champaign. “Though our previous home served us well for nearly 20 years, we simply outgrew the space,” said APTech’s President, Monty Wade, P.E. APTech first […]
FAA Selects University Team Finalists of 2024 Data Challenge
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced seven finalist and two honorable mention collegiate teams of the 2024 FAA Data Challenge. In its second year, the contest focuses on the use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and advanced analytics to explore aviation-related problems and opportunities. Finalist teams will present their unique concepts at an in-person forum with […]
Campbell Police Department Secures Waiver for 24/7 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. This approval is the first of its kind to include nighttime operations and allows Campbell Police Department […]
2025 NEC/AAAE Executive Committee and Board of Directors Announced
The Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NEC/AAAE) has announced the 2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. During the Membership meeting at the NEC/AAAE Annual Conference in Portsmouth, NH, the following team was elected to lead NEC/AAAE for 2025: Executive Committee • President: Derek Martin, A.A.E., Erie Regional Airport Authority • […]
