Several cities and states vie to be the most prepared for AAM operations, launching initiatives focused on ensuring smooth transitions. Tampa, Los Angeles, and the state of Ohio are among those with dedicated AAM projects. This summer, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) started the ...
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X-Sight, a new helmet being tested by the U.S. Army, uses data from a number of sources to create a wider operational picture on the helmet’s visor. The system was tested with the Apache AH-64 helicopter and essentially gives the pilot eyes in the back ...
PRESS RELEASE: Signature Aviation’s Vail Valley Jet Center is the first private aircraft handler in the world to achieve the highest certification for national trade group NATA’s sustainability standard Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of fixed-base operators (FBOs), has received the business and general ...
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) faces a number of challenges getting to market, including safe integration into airspace, clarifying regulatory framework, and funding, but none are insurmountable. (See August’s APN Global for a summary of AAM.) Safe integration into airspace Initial electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing ...
Challenge Air helps children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through the gift of flight. Over 3,500 volunteers support “Fly Days”, helping children with special needs realize their full potential. Challenge Air hosted a very successful September Fly Day in Kansas City on September ...
Aircraft crash sites are common destinations for scuba divers, but you don’t need fancy equipment and rigorous training to combine physical activity and a look at history – a number of air crash sites can be part of your hiking adventures in the U.S. and ...
The Summer Olympic Games come to Los Angeles in 2028 as the city partners with Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) organizations to ensure AAM is part of the city’s transportation offerings during the Games. Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, believes implementing AAM at the Olympics ...
Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, has appointed Mike Eshoo as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23. Eshoo will be responsible for directing and overseeing the financial activities for Signature Aviation and all related business units. Eshoo joins Signature from ...
2022 Farnborough International Airshow’s top story was probably the near-record heat during the event, but three other themes reigned throughout the event: sustainability, innovation, and the global aviation industry’s COVID recovery. In an ironic juxtaposition of the record high temperatures, evidence of ongoing climate change, ...
Around 650,000 people attended EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, a clear sign of aviation’s rebound from the COVID-19 crisis and reportedly record attendance for the event. In addition to the famed air show events, Oshkosh goers were treated to demonstrations of innovative technology and a focus ...