Blade Air Mobility, Inc. participated in the historic first passenger-carrying flight of an electric aircraft in the U.S. BETA Technologies’ ALIA conventional take-off and landing (“CTOL”) aircraft flew from East Hampton Airport in New York into John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The flight marked a major milestone in the advancement of […]
Aviation Education and Workforce Development Funding Call for Projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics (Aero) has announced an Aviation Education and Workforce Development Funding Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The aviation industry in Michigan is facing a workforce shortage with the demand for pilots, aircraft mechanics and other aviation professionals outpacing supply. Addressing this shortage is critical for ensuring […]
Aquagga, Inc. Demonstrates Successful PFAS Destruction with DoD-Funded Project
Aquagga, Inc. has successfully completed a PFAS destruction demonstration for the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. The goal of this project is to evaluate and validate emerging PFAS treatment technologies at scale. As one […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes uAvionix CEO Jon Damush to its Board of Directors
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced the appointment of Jon Damush, uAvionix CEO, to its Board of Directors. The CDA is governed by a Board of Directors who act on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction. Damush brings decades of experience in aviation technology, autonomy, and regulatory strategy […]
$81.6 Million Awarded for Airport Infrastructure Grants in North Dakota
Photo above – The ND Aeronautics Commission held its annual public grant meeting on June 5th in the Bismarck Airport commercial terminal. Pictured above are members of the Aeronautics Commission, staff members, and commercial service airport managers who were in attendance at the meeting. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has finalized and approved $81.6 million […]
MSU Hosts Nation’s First S.A.F.E. Training Exclusively Focused on Spray Drones
Photo above – Participants of Mississippi State’s Self-Regulated Application and Flight Efficiency (S.A.F.E.) pose with certificates. The five-day training at MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute was the nation’s first of its kind. (Photo by Amber Lynn Moore) Mississippi State University is making agricultural aviation history this week by hosting the nation’s first Self-Regulating Application and Flight […]
Important Procedure Updates for Pilots Flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of […]
Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Honors Veterans as Part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Activities
One of the most emotional and touching moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2025 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 25 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 […]
Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation Opens New Public Airstrip at Star Valley Ranch in Southwest Idaho
Photo above – JRBAF member Sandy Beebe makes the first ever departure from Star Valley Ranch in a Carbon Cub – Photos courtesy of JRBAF. The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced the official opening of a new public-use airstrip at its Star Valley Ranch property in remote southwest Idaho. This milestone marks […]
Construction Begins on New TSA Checkpoint at Kahului Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the commencement of the $46 million Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint project at Kahului Airport (OGG). HDOT, TSA, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, along with other federal, state and county officials and HDOT partners participated in a groundbreaking and blessing of the project today. The new two-story security screening […]
