Employees and guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now catch a glimpse of the Automated People Mover (APM), as a new phase of testing will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area (CTA). This is a key milestone for the APM testing team, with the first train vehicles crossing over Sepulveda and […]
SAS Notes 70th Anniversary of Becoming World’s First Airline to Fly Over the Polar Regions
Seventy years have passed since SAS made aviation history on November 15, 1954, by becoming the world’s first airline to operate a commercial flight over the North Pole. The pioneering flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles not only significantly reduced flying time and lowered fuel consumption, but also established the most efficient link between Europe […]
First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members
The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Dr Peggy Chabrian, the founder of Women in Aviation International and aerobatic national champion Michael Goulian. Dr. Chabrian is the founder of Women in Aviation International and was the first president from 1994 until September 2019. WAI is an organization dedicated to the advancement and […]
October Sees Sixth Consecutive Record-Breaking Month for Airline Boardings in North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports, showing that in October 12,273 passengers boarded flights in the state, making it the busiest October on record and surpassing the previous high of 110,013 passengers set in October of 2014. The latest figures […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Anticipates Record Holiday Travel Season
The 2024 holiday travel season is expected to be one of the busiest nationwide, and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is excited to welcome an increase in passenger traffic after an inspiring year of growth, including the launch of a new airline, major terminal improvements, and increased service over last season, adding 76 extra flights […]
University of Arizona’s DBIA National Design-Build Student Competition Win Highlights Women’s Growing Role in AEC
The University of Arizona’s Cardinal Design-Build team was named the winner of the 2024 DBIA National Design-Build Student Competition, hosted by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) at the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas. The all-female team from the University of Arizona made history with their win, highlighting the growing role of women […]
FAA Accepting Applications for Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now accepting applications for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee (BCWAAC). The new committee will provide recommendations to the FAA and Department of Transportation (DOT) on how to attract women and girls to pursue careers in aviation. The FAA is accepting applications in the Federal Register through […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases Richard G. McSpadden Report; Notes an Increase in Total Accidents, Offset by Increase in Flight Activity
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its 34th edition of the AOPA Air Safety Institute Richard G. McSpadden Report, which covers calendar year 2022. The report’s accident data are updated on a rolling 30-day cycle allowing for the most current snapshot of general aviation safety performance. Changes to the […]
Swift Engineering SULE High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Platform Reaches Stratosphere at 56,000 Feet in 24-Hour-Plus Flight
Swift Engineering, a leading innovator in advanced solutions for unmanned aviation as well as a range of other critical applications, has announced that its SULE (Swift Ultra Long Endurance) aircraft achieved a major milestone in a flight that reached 55,904 ft. MSL (Mean Sea Level) on Sept. 29-30, 2024. The groundbreaking, 24-hour flight opens up […]
Propeller Drones Secures $7 Million IEC Contract, Collaborates with Airwayz for Pre-Approved BVLOS Autonomous Flights
Airwayz, a pioneering company in large-scale low-altitude Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for drones, has been chosen by Propeller Drones to execute its $7 million Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) contract to conduct autonomous operations, including inspection of electrical infrastructure. This milestone allows drones to operate on AI-approved routes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), marking a […]
