COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 26, 2017 – A group of pilots and commercial real estate experts has launched Hangar TonightTM — a web-based and mobile application that connects pilots who temporarily need hangar space for their aircraft as they fly across the country. In the United States, there are nearly 225,000 general aviation aircraft in…
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has recently released information about upcoming renovations to take place at the Queen City aviation hub. Check out the article, below, for more information. As part of a massive $700 million rebuilding and renovation, Charlotte Douglas International Airport unveiled this week new amenities planned for passengers, including revamped restaurants, new public…
Shaesta Waiz is the first female certified pilot from Afghanistan, and founded Dreams Soar in 2014. Check out the article, below, expanding on her efforts to promote STEM education through solo aviation. After years of planning, Shaesta Waiz has nearly achieved her dream of flying solo around the world promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)…
The Conversation recently published some insight about what happens when a bird strikes a plane. Below is an excerpt from this release. In bowling, a strike is the best shot you can make. In aviation jargon, however, a strike happens when a bird suddenly crosses the trajectory of an aeroplane. Usually, with an adverse outcome…
Business aviation activity across all types of aircraft increased more than 5 percent in August, according to a new report. Argus International’s August TraqPak report said flight activity among turboprop airplanes and small, midsize and large business jets saw gains of between 4.5 and 7.2 percent from the same month a year ago.
There are several volunteer organizations led by business aviation professionals, seeking to provide relief to those suffering from natural disasters, aid in life-flight services, and more. Learn about these programs, as outlined by NoPlaneNoGain.org, below. Business aviation is often on the front line in lending a hand to citizens and communities in times of crisis.…
As previously predicted, the HondaJet has risen to the top of the global small-jet market. The HondaJet has taken first place in the global small-jet market for the first time ever. Honda Aircraft Co., a U.S unit of Honda Motor Co., has been enjoying strong demand mainly from North American and European customers since it…
With the vote on a measure to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system scheduled for next week in the House of Representatives, airline-funded ads attacking business aviation are flooding the Washington, D.C. airwaves, according to NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
The Oklahoma Governor recently released information from a study that reveals Aviation is the second-largest economic sector for the state. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin recently announced the findings of the Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Economic Impact Study, which showed that aviation and aerospace is the second-largest economic engine in the state. The study found that…