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UPS orders eight additional Boeing 767s

Boeing announced an order from UPS for eight more 767 Freighters. The incremental order will increase UPS's 767 Freighter fleet to 108 airplanes, enabling the global carrier to further modernize and sustainably grow its fleet. UPS Executive Vice President and President U.S. Nando Cesarone, commented: "The additional 767s will help us continue to deliver what matters to UPS custome...

Atlanta Airport and Southwest Airlines test A&K Robotics self-driving technology

A&K Robotics self-driving robot pods are being tested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in collaboration with Southwest Airlines to help enhance the travel experience of passengers with reduced mobility. A&K specializes in advanced navigation systems and has developed industry’s first autonomous, electric pods to safely transport people with limited mo...

Boeing invests $5 million in advanced manufacturing innovation center in St. Louis

Boeing announced it is investing $5 million to help expand the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center in St. Louis (AMICSTL). The investment will help fund a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility, accelerate workforce development programs, and grow the region’s talent pipeline and technical and manufacturing abilities. St. Louis-area economic development and business leaders...

Inspiring the next generation - Desert Jet sponsors first education field trip for Coachella Valley students

Desert Jet is proud to sponsor the first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education field trip for elementary and middle school students from the Coachella Valley to Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The field trip to the science museum is part of Desert Jet’s ongoing commitment to educating and inspiring the next generation of students while elevati...

New Head of Government Relations will accelerate Archer path to commercialization

Archer Aviation announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Romanowski as Head of Government Relations. In his role, Romanowski will collaborate with regulatory authorities and industry to form a forward-leaning position on policy, process and global certification expectations. Dr. Michael Romanowski, commented: “My career has been dedicated to improving safety. The safe advancement and...

Avfuel, Neste and Hillsboro Aviation introduce SAF in Oregon

As Hillsboro Aviation accepted its first load of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM this month, the FBO—in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste— secured the first business aviation foothold for SAF in the state of Oregon. Ryan McCartney, vice president and chief operating officer of Hillsboro Aviation, commented: “The Pacific Northwest is more than...

IADA welcomes Lone Mountain Aircraft as an accredited member

Lone Mountain Aircraft, an aircraft reseller which annually handles over 200 pre-owned transactions, has joined the International Aircraft Dealers Association as an accredited dealer. Lone Mountain specializes in representing clients who buy and sell light-turbine and piston-powered aircraft. The company has offices and sales representatives in Atlanta, Dayton, Chicago, Knoxville, Las Ve...

First North American urban air mobility simulation in Chicago by Eve

Eve Holding will conduct its first North American UAM simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility, as a substitute for an eVTOL. The company aims to study operations, ground services, passenger journeys and eVTOL operator needs, creating more accessible and faster connections to Downtown Chicago. Eve will conduct its Chicago, Ill., UAM simulation over three weeks, starting with...

Greater Delaware Valley ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ with highlighted STEM and aviation outreach program

In its fifth year as a corporate host and partner, Signature Flight Support has joined Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members globally as a title sponsor for Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) Greater Delaware Valley - an outreach event organized by nonprofit, Aviation Influence, Inc. in collaboration with NEXTGEN Aviators by Dynamic Aviation at the Signature private aviation han...

Rise Aviation adds new charter, management and maintenance provider at North Texas Regional Airport

Rise Aviation announced the addition of Generation Jets, a leading provider in private aviation offering charter, sales, acquisitions, management and maintenance services at North Texas Regional Airport (NTRA). Generation Jets is located at 5318 Airport Drive, Denison, Texas 75020. Generation Jets has recently relocated to North Texas after proudly serving the Washington area since 2002. Their...

Special Mission Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft join U.S Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service took delivery of two Beechcraft King Air 260. The aircraft will perform wildfire mapping missions. Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation, commented: “We are honored the U.S. Forest Service has added the King Air 260 to its fleet. Whether for the wildfire detection and mapping, resource management, aerial supervi...

West-MEC aviation program soars to new heights

Western Maricopa Education Center is preparing students to enter the aviation industry with high-value credentials. In 2021, 13 out of 26 West-MEC's high school aviation program students were able to head straight into the workforce after completing the program for directly related employment in the aviation industry. Careers can be secured in manufacturing, airlines, hangars, airfie...