Aviation News

The White House announced on Tuesday (July 30) a new round of FAA airport modernization grants totaling $427 million for 245 separate airport-related infrastructure projects in 39 states. The grants are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Grant program—which includes $25 billion in terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and air traffic infrastructure upgrades. […]

Sporty’s Pilot Shop has announced a partnership with Champion Aerospace as an authorized distributor. The arrangement enables Sporty’s to offer Champion’s oil filters and spark plugs. Sporty’s President John Zimmerman said, “We are thrilled to partner with Champion Aerospace. This partnership allows us to offer our customers an expanded range of top-tier aviation components, ensuring […]

Transport Canada, the Canadian aviation authority, and NAV Canada, which provides air navigation services, have selected a consortium to deliver a Phase 2 trial of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Traffic Management (RTM). The consortium is led by AeroVision Canada, with principal partners ANRA Technologies and ClearSky Connect. The Phase 2 effort will refine and […]

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pete Buttigieg sent a letter yesterday to the heads of the 10 largest airlines in the country reminding them of their obligations to make cash refunds to passengers. The letter went out on the heels of a court ruling that afforded airlines at least a temporary respite […]

Boeing announced today (July 31) it has named former Rockwell Collins executive Kelly Ortberg as its new president and CEO. The appointment comes after a monthslong search to replace Dave Calhoun as president. Calhoun announced earlier in the year he would step down by year-end. Board Chair Larry Kellner also announced he would not stand […]

French-based Aura Aero, self-described as a “pioneer in low-carbon aviation,” announced it has partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to open its first U.S. facility later this year. The 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly complex will be part of ERAU’s Research Park. The announcement came today during the biennial Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. Based […]

The U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a rule from the Department of Transportation (DoT) to mandate upfront disclosure on airline fees and final travel costs for consumers. According to a report by Reuters, the court ruling blocks the new DoT rule pending a full review. The move is seen as a notable setback […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today (July 30) it has authorized the first commercial drone flights without visual observers. The green light comes in Dallas-area airspace and goes to Zipline International and Wing Aviation. The two entities may now deliver packages while keeping their unmanned aircraft separated using technology provided by Unmanned Aircraft System […]

AOPA says it left its dual-fuel Beech Baron behind in Oshkosh so mechanics can trace the source of some stains that were discovered under the left wing while it was on display at AirVenture last week. The Baron is being used as a test bed to compare the performance of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s (GAMI’s) […]

Two stalwarts in aviation lighting technology, Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) and AeroLEDs, have joined forces. With a 70-year track record in the industry, WAT has announced an agreement to acquire “substantially all assets” of AeroLEDs LLC. According to the WAT statement, “This deal represents more than just a business transaction; it signifies the union of […]