Since the legislature established Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day, the state’s Aerospace and Aeronautics sector has been soaring to new heights. During the 2017 legislative session, Senator Chris Kidd of Waurika and former Representative Scott Biggs of Marlow passed Senate Bill 47, creating Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Day on August 19. The day coincides with […]
National Aviation Day Creates Great Opportunities to Promote Careers in Aviation
Photo above – Lone Star Flight Museum. Each year throughout the country on August 19th, National Aviation Day provides a great opportunity for organizations to promote careers in aviation. That was certainly true for a number of organizations in Texas including the Lone Star Flight Museum. “National Aviation Day is the best day of the […]
Signature Aviation Launches BRAVO Program for Small and Medium-Sized Private Aviation Operators
Signature Aviation has introduced BRAVO by Signature, a free membership program with a hospitality focus to amplify the guest experience for small and medium-sized Jet A operators. BRAVO by Signature has been in development for the past year and was built to address the changing needs of one of the largest, yet often underserved, segments […]
NTSB Special Investigation Recommends Safety Improvements to Commuter, On-Demand and Other Commercial Aviation Operations
A special investigation of more than 500 accidents by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed safety vulnerabilities in the sector of commercial aviation that includes commuter air carriers, air tour operators, air ambulance services, on-demand business jet charters and other operations. The report identified safety issues in aviation operations conducted under Title 14 Code of […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
FAA Awards $64.7 Million for Kona Airport Runway Rehabilitation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). The first grant of $49,643,867 was announced by the FAA as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport […]
Skyryse Expands Southern California Campus with New Facility at Hawthorne Airport
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™ has announced the opening of a new facility at Hawthorne Airport in California. This latest expansion follows closely on the heels of the recent launch of an additional facility in El Segundo, further expanding their presence in Southern California. The new Hawthorne facility represents a significant milestone in Skyryse’s journey […]
Theresa Claiborne Selected as NAA’s 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy Recipient
The National Aeronautic Association has announced that Theresa Claiborne is the 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy recipient. “Theresa is a courageous role model who overcame racial and gender barriers to start her career as the first black woman qualified as a Air Force pilot, KC-135 pilot, and Air Force flight instructor. She recently ended her commercial […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing, CAP Conducts Monthly SAREX
Photo above – Capt Anthony Derderian (left) and Mission Pilot Lt Col Don Majercik review SAREX flight plans. The Burlington Squadron of the Vermont Wing (NER-VT-002) routinely practices its airborne search and rescue skills and technologies, while building aircrew and mission staff teams for aerial photo reconnaissance needed for natural disaster assessment, navigation; as well […]
BRINC and Echodyne to Enable Automated BVLOS Operations without Visual Observers for First Responders
BRINC has announced a partnership with Echodyne, a leader in ground-based radar systems. This collaboration will integrate Echodyne’s advanced MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s purpose-built Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. The strategic relationship enables a path toward beyond-visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations without visual observers, advanced airspace awareness for safer operations, and lowers […]
