Leonardo and Armaereo, the Italian Defence Ministry’s Air Force Armament and Airworthiness Directorate, have signed a contract to upgrade the Italian Air Force’s C-27J Spartan fleet. 7 March 2023
Dynepic has been awarded an Impact Level 4 (IL4) Authorization to Operate (ATO) for MOTAR from the United States Air Force, solidifying the secure platform across the US Air Force’s NIPRNet, used for unclassified communications. 7 March 2023
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has received a $498,000 grant from the FAA to enable the expansion of its You Can Fly High School initiative. 7 March 2023
South Burlington, Vermont-based BETA Technologies continues to pursue both commercial and defense customers. A spokesperson shared recent achievements and near-term milestones with Marty Kauchak, Halldale Group Editor. 7 March 2023
Chris Courtney, Captain Chris Ranganathan and Sergio Quito will join us at WATS 2023 to discuss all things eVTOL and help prepare you for the new market. From new technologies, to training challenges, the esteemed trio are ready to ensure eVTOL takes flight. 7 March 2023
The New Jersey 2nd District Republican Representative shared insights with Marty Kauchak, Halldale Media Group Editor, on his HR 220 (Advanced Aviation Act) and other commercial aviation sector topics. 7 March 2023
Jim Viola, President and CEO, HAI, presented his ‘State of the Industry’ to kickoff HAI HEL-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides highlights of the association leader’s remarks. 7 March 2023
The Indian Air Force’s indigenously developed Tejas Mk-1 light fighter is marking its maiden international air exercise participation in the United Arab Emirates as part of Exercise Desert Flag VIII. 7 March 2023
Paramount Aviation Services has increased its B757 simulator capacity for customers with the FAA certification of a second Boeing 757-200 Full Flight Simulator. 6 March 2023
The S&A Transform Group, which specialises in large-scale business, technology and digital transformation, is investing a further £1 million in its own professional training and apprenticeships academies to create a pipeline of talent to plug the UK’s professional skills gap crisis. 6 March 2023
Members of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector of Guam conducted a search and rescue exercise in Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. 6 March 2023
Industry veterans Scott Firsing and Woody McClendon will lead sales and growth operations in North America. These key hires follow the company’s recent $20 million institutional round to accelerate international growth and address the intensifying global demand for skilled pilots. 6 March 2023