by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
National Tours Bring Historic World War II Military Aircraft To Communities Across U.S. Several aircraft operated by units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) have begun announcing their 2026 national tour schedules.These traveling exhibitions allow the public to...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
DOT And FAA Pilot Program For Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. is the premier private company participant in...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aircraft Exceeded Maximum Holdover Time After Anti-Icing Application The NTSB preliminary report on the Jan. 25, 2026, Bombardier Challenger 650 crash in Bangor, Maine, indicates the aircraft took off about 16-17 minutes after anti-icing fluid application, exceeding...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Manufacturer-Backed Program For McDermott 214ST Helicopter Platform McDermott Aviation, the world’s largest operator of the Bell 214 series helicopters, is positioning itself as the manufacturer and global supplier of the 214ST platform, supported by its...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Fixed-Base Operator APP Jet Center Acquired By Private Investment Firm Bain Capital Ridgewood Infrastructure, an investor focused on essential infrastructure in the United States lower-middle market, has announced the successful sale of APP Jet Center, a fixed-base...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Northwest Arkansas National Airport’s New Tower Is 2.5 Times Higher Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)’s new $17 million, 145-foot tower project replaces the current 57-foot tower that was built in 1998. The new tower provides better line-of-sight...
