For the second consecutive year, the Oklahoma aviation high school roster has been established as leading the way with the highest number of schools teaching the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” high school curriculum. Oklahoma is #1 in the nation for the number of schools that are teaching this aviation and […]
Girls in Aviation Day of Central Oklahoma to Take Place at AAR Corporation at Will Rogers World Airport
AAR Corporation and the Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter will join Will Rogers World Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, Boeing, Sooner Flight Academy and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to host the first Girls in Aviation Day in central Oklahoma. […]
Avi-8 releases watch based on Capcom’s 1942 video game and I couldn’t say no
For readers here that don’t know me, I currently work in the video game industry and have for well over a decade now. So, video games are a passion of mine. However, I have always been around flight as well, so aviation also has a special place in my heart. I’m sure you could have […]
Heliport Planning and Evaluation Course Offered by Transportation Safety Institute
A Heliport Planning and Evaluation Course is being offered by the U.S. DOT Transportation Safety Institute on September 12-14, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Embassy Suites. The three-day Heliport Design course is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the evaluation process and the skills necessary to complete an evaluation of […]
NAHF to Present Congressional Leadership Award to Congressman Sam Graves and Senator Jerry Moran
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees has announced the distinguished recipients of the inaugural National Aviation Hall of Fame Congressional Leadership Award. Chairman of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Congressman Sam Graves, and Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Ranking Member Senate Commerce Committee -Aviation Subcommittee, Senator Jerry […]
Vermont Wing of CAP Continues Support for Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation with Aerial Detection Surveys
Photo above – Left to right are Capt Anthony Derderian, CAP mission pilot; Lina Swislocki, Assistant Invasive Plant Coordinator; and Josh Halman, Forest Health Program Manager. The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has completed its fourth consecutive year of support for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Photo by 1st […]
Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with Ace VTOL
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Australian-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company Ace VTOL. The MOU names Volatus as Ace’s preferred infrastructure partner and establishes a joint business development relationship designed to expand opportunities in the rapidly growing eVTOL market. “Borne out of mutual respect and a shared […]
Clean and Safe Drones to Replace Aircraft for Banner Advertising Operations
âSustainable Skylines has announced that it has become the first drone banner towing operation in the U.S. to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial operations. The Section 44807 exemption approval, combined with a banner towing authorization currently under review, will allow Sustainable Skylines to launch full-size banner advertisements towed by a drone along […]
Sisters of the Skies Named Recipient of 2023 Clifford Henderson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Sisters of the Skies™ has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Clifford Henderson Award. The Henderson Trophy, founded in 1960, is named after Clifford W. Henderson, an enthusiastic aviation proponent. The Trophy is awarded annually to a living individual, group of individuals, or an organization […]
Lochner Announces Formation of National Aviation Practice
H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), has announced the establishment of a national aviation practice and the associated leadership team. This pivotal step marks an expansion of the company’s commercial, general, and military aviation service offerings following the recent acquisitions of Armstrong Consultants and K Friese + Associates. Chris Nocks, PE, is leading the Western Division, overseeing […]
