Due to United Airlines’ significant growth and their projections to hire 10,000 more pilots by 2030, they need a larger training center. The airline announced they plan to expand their Denver Flight Training center by adding a four-story complex on its 23-acre campus in Central ...
Mountain States Regional Aviation News
Colorado | Idaho | Montana | Utah | Wyoming
The Northern Colorado Regional Airport is experiencing significant demand, which is encouraging development and growth at the airport. Business jet activity and fuel sales continue to increase. Discovery Air, the newest planned fixed-based operator (FBO) recently opened the doors to its newest 33,000-square-foot hangar housed ...
CO – In collaboration with BA Group and Newmark, they were able to assist ZeroAvia in expanding into the Hollister, California market. ZeroAvia is developing the first zero-emission powertrain for aviation. They are working with aircraft operators, owners, and manufacturers to supply the world’s breakthrough ...
ID – Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, Idaho, reopened on May 17 after a month-long closure during which Runway 13/31 and Taxiway B were refurbished. The project included milling and infilling the runway and Section 1 Apron with fresh asphalt, building new shoulders and ...
USA – The ongoing shortage of pilots and cabin crew is negatively impacting flight operations around the rural mountain west, with the latest hit coming this month as Delta canceled all flights between Yellowstone Regional (COD) in Cody, Wyoming, and Salt Lake City International (SLC) ...
WY- The runway at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) will be closed from April 11 through June 28 for full runway reconstruction. The runway has not been fully reconstructed since the 1970s. The asphalt runway has been rehabbed four times since its original construction. The airport ...
CO- Gogo Business Aviation’s AVANCE systems have officially reached one million flights. The platform was launched in 2017 and continues to grow as the demand for in-flight connectivity increases. AVANCE systems are available on various business aviation aircraft from the Cirrus Vision jet to ultra-long-range ...
CO – The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) will close its runway along with taxiway connectors from May 2 through May 16. The closure is due to the need for annual airfield maintenance and repairs. All aircraft operations will be limited to mountain rescue and emergency ...
CO-Boom Supersonic started performing engine runs on its supersonic demonstrator, the XB-1, at Centennial Airport (APA) last year. According to the company, engine runs are necessary to help ensure new aircraft are ready for flight testing. The XB-1 features three General Electric J85 engines that ...
MT – Greg Mecklenburg has recently been awarded the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The award is considered the most prestigious award issued by the FAA to pilots who are certified under 14 CFR Part 61. Aviators must have a record of safety and ...