Safety, ATC Modernization Top Priorities For Both Groups

The Experimental Aircraft Association and the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l issued statements in response to the Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford to become the next administrator of the FAA.

Why Not Improve the Ground Gear While You’re Working on Electric Flight?

Wright Electric, Inc has found another use for their proprietary electric motor tech, creating the Dynamo 30 kW Generator at the behest of the U.S. Air Force. Would it be overkill for some small aircraft operators? Probably, but those that usually drag around a giant trailer cart will see a lot to love here. “We learned that while inverter generators have been rising in popularity in the below-2 kW portable generator market, no one had developed an inverter generator at the 30+ kW level due to the need for a 30 kW 3-phase inverter. However, Wright had developed a 3-phase 30 kW inverter for Dynamo! We realized we had something unique..."

Retired Bird Enhances Capabilities For Presidential Detail Special Agents

Secret Service agents assigned to the president’s or vice president’s detail are now able to train on an authentic Marine One helicopter that was recently decommissioned and installed at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland.

Everyone Looks Forward to a Fresh Face in Charge

The recent announcement and Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been met with positivity around the water cooler, as aviation groups welcomed him to the task. Well, except for ALPA, who's still a tiny bit grumpy over Bedford's previous efforts to reduce total time for FO's when he was running Republic Airways... But aside from them, everyone is pretty comfy with the pick.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Test Stand Rotor Run

Hydroplane brought hydrogen fuel cell powered rotorcraft flight one step closer to fruition with its successful demonstration of full rotor flight speed on a hydrogen fuel cell driven rotor transmission test stand run.

U.S. Introduction With Production Slot Reservations Open At Show

VoltAero is making what it calls its “high-powered” debut in the U.S. at next week’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, by having its HPU 210 hybrid power unit on exhibit for the first time in the U.S. VoltAero will also have open reservations for production slots of its propulsion system for homebuilt, kit-built, and light aircraft.

Ribbon Cutting Greets First Local Air Ambulance Service In 2 Years

Overland Aviation, the FBO at Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) in Willison, North Dakota, partnered with the City, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, and Care Flight to officially welcome Williston Care Flight to the airport and the region in a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17.

30-Year USCG Veteran Aviator Focusing On Member Benefits

The Vertical Aviation International Board of Directors announced its new leadership officers in April, and all began their one-year tenures on July 1 including Rick Kenin, the Board’s new Chairman. Kenin is a 30-year veteran pilot of the U.S. Coast Guard and the civilian sector currently serving as COO of the nonprofit Boston MedFlight.

Solid Leadership Needed To Correct Safety Issues, Guide ATC Rebuild

The U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford on July 9 to become the next Administrator of the FAA, in a near party-line 53-43 vote. Bedford takes over the agency during a critical time when safety issues have become prominent and Congress has approved initial funding for the complete overhaul of the air traffic control system that is slated to be completed in the next 3-4 years.

No Mention Of Environmental Progress Made By Industry

The National Business Aviation Association is pushing back in a big way on a recent report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) that it says provides an incomplete and inaccurate depiction of business jet emissions and private aviation in general.