The FAA has granted authority to the New York UAS Test Site and NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance) to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) across 35 miles of airspace. The airspace is within New York’s 50-mile drone ...
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The FAA has awarded the Teamsters Airline Division in partnership with the Aviation Mechanics Coalition (TAMC) with an Aviation Workforce Development Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Grant. The grant is worth $450,000 and will be used to fund the Aviation Basics Program (AVB). The program is ...
The Wilmington-New Castle Airport (ILG) has recently surpassed 10,000 enplanements this year allowing the airport to become eligible for additional federal funding. Beginning in the Federal Fiscal Year 2023, ILG will officially be designated as a Primary Commercial Service Airport (CSA). The airport had previously ...
The Federal Aviation Administration recently implemented changes at the Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to help reduce noise over surrounding areas. The FAA conducted an environmental review at both locations and evaluated the new procedures for environmental impact, operational feasibility, ...
After a nationwide search and the receipt of over 100 applications for the position of airport director at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), Jeffrey Bourk has been chosen to fill the role beginning in January 2022. The airport authority made the decision unanimously and will engage ...
A new portal for residents within the vicinity of Burlington International Airport (BTV) is available as part of a noise abatement initiative to address complaints associated with the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35 operations. The Winooski City Hall and Chamberlin School are now home to ...
A new rule that would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a medical certificate has been proposed by the FAA to enhance safety through the reduction of risks associated with medical impairments. The rule, once finalized, will mandate a second class medical for ...
The Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority received $5.6 million in grant money from the FAA to proceed with an environmental impact study (EIS) for a runway safety project at Yeager Airport. The project includes the development of a runway safety area on either end ...
A recent grant allocated through Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) has awarded $100,000 toward infrastructure supporting the Shenandoah Valley Aviation Technology Park at the Shenandoah Regional Airport. The grant is one of fourteen projects outlined in Go Virginia’s $7.7 million list of grants ...
The city of Concord, New Hampshire has issued a formal request for statements of interest with regard to adding buildings to the Concord Municipal Airport. The areas available for potential construction are located on 16 acres on the north side of the airport with room ...