Mon, May 12, 2025
$1.5 Million Runway Sells to 530 Investments LLC for $500k
Iowa’s Marion Airport (C17) is being temporarily saved in a $500,000 runway sale, representing less than a third of the city’s original purchase. The new owner, 530 Investments LLC, will be required to maintain the runway for at least the next 10 years. City officials purchased the Marion runway and its FBO more than a decade ago for a hefty $1.67 million.
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Mon, May 12, 2025
Pilots Union All In On Overdue Infrastructure Investments
The Air Line Pilots Association Int’l voiced its support for the air traffic control system modernization plan released by Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. The proposal calls for a complete overhaul of the system’s infrastructure, from hardware to software, technology, facilities, and communications.
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Mon, May 12, 2025
Ambitious Expansion Enhances Gateway Access To Southeastern U.S.
Signature Aviation, with the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, announced the opening of Phase One of its new expansion at the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) in Georgia, one of the most historic and recognizable cities in the U.S.
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Sun, May 11, 2025
Evaluation, Validation of Systems Capabilities For STC Approval
Merlin, developer of assured autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced its flight testing campaign continues to rapidly progress with its certification-ready Cessna Caravan at Quonset State Airport (KOQU) in North Kingstown, Rhode island.
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Sun, May 11, 2025
Modern Skies Unites Over 50 Aviation Industry Organizations
The National Business Aviation Association threw its weight behind Modern Skies, an aviation industry coalition of more than 50 organizations, in endorsing Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s proposal to invest in completely overhauling the nation’s air traffic control system.
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Sun, May 11, 2025
Restored Beech SNB Expeditor Open For Skydiving Opportunities
A beautifully restored Twin Beechcraft 18 in its original military configuration as an SNB-5 Expeditor called “Sonoran Beauty” of the Commemorative Air Force’s Mile High Wing in Broomfield, Colorado, has been officially certified as a platform for parachute jump ops.
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Sat, May 10, 2025
32-Year-Old Woman Died During a Jump With Sky High Skydiving
Despite initial reports calling it an accident, the death of 32-year-old seasoned skydiver Jade Damarell is now being called a “deliberate act” by officials. Though investigations are still underway, her love for the sport was clear above all. Damarell was a married marketing manager from England.
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Sat, May 10, 2025
Proposal Represents Critical Investment In Tech, Infrastructure, Workforce
The Experimental Aircraft Association has accompanied more than fifty other aviation stakeholders in the Modern Skies Coalition voicing strong support for a bill under consideration in the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that would appropriate $15 billion to invest in crucial aviation infrastructure, air traffic control, and workforce development.
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Fri, May 09, 2025
Ambitious Plan Updates With State-Of-The-Art Components In All Areas
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy revealed an ambitious plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system that will modernize every area of the system’s infrastructure and every component in those areas. The plan is backed by the broadest coalition of aviation groups ever seen.
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Fri, May 09, 2025
Six Waves Included Historic Lancaster, Red Arrows, F-35s, And More
The Royal Air Force executed a memorable reminder and celebration on May 5, 2025, of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe or VE day, signifying the end of World War II in Europe which was officially May 8. Six waves of RAF aircraft conducted a large formation flight over numerous sites in England concluding with a flyover of Buckingham Palace in London.
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