Fort Novosel reverts to Fort Rucker following ceremony celebrating aviation pioneer
The U.S. Army reinstated the name Fort Rucker during a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Air Museum on Thursday. This change, directed by the Army Secretary in June, pays tribute to Colonel Edward W. Rucker, an aviation trailblazer and Army Air Corps pilot from World War I. The fort was previously named after Confederate […]
How AIDT’s Aviation Training Center is strengthening Alabama’s aerospace workforce
Impact of Airbus on Alabama’s Aerospace Sector Airbus’s decision to establish its first commercial aircraft assembly plant in Mobile represented a significant turning point for the aerospace industry in Alabama. But, beyond the public ceremonies and media buzz, another development was quietly unfolding—the Aviation Training Center. This modern facility was set up to cultivate a […]
$25M hangar project at Pryor Field to create 50 jobs in the aviation sector
New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Planned at Pryorfield Regional Airport A new $25 million aircraft maintenance hangar is set to be developed at Pryorfield Regional Airport, showcasing its rise as a center for advanced manufacturing in Limestone County. Aleut Real Estate, a subsidiary of Aleut Corp., has secured a ground lease at Decatur Airport and constructed […]
‘There Were 503 Lapses’: Kris Kobach Breaks Down Consequences Of Hiring DEI In Aviation
Kangzas, Price Secretary of Justice, appeared in the FOX business on Thursday, discussing concerns about the diversity, fairness, and inclusive (DEI) employment practices. The American Airlines passenger aircraft collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC on Wednesday evening. For exterior In the “bottom line,” Kobach said that day would increase […]
Dem Rep Doubles Down On Claim Trump Contributed To Fatal Aviation Disaster
California Democratic Representative Noma Torres has doubled the responsibility of President Donald Trump to contribute to the fatal aircraft collision at the Ronald Legan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Torres was fired two Tweet Early in the morning on Wednesday late in Thursday, the aviation disaster appears to be due to Trump’s freezing of […]
Students’ career plans take flight at Wallace Community College Selma’s Aviation Day
With hopes of reaching higher, Wallace Community College Selma hosted more than 700 middle and high school students at Craig Field Airport on Thursday. The large gathering was part of Aviation Day, an event the college hosted in conjunction with the Department of Airports and Industry. “WCCS Aviation Day is a testament to our commitment […]
MHI RJ Aviation Group Plans Workforce Expansion in Tucson, AZ
aThe aviation group plans to add more than 250 jobs at the airline. tucson international airport According to Arizona Department of Commerce. MHI RJ (MHIRJ) Aviation Group, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, plans to hire its first 100 new employees in 2024 as it aims to meet customer demand. Open positions include […]
Revitalizing Bisbee Douglas International Airport and Cochise College’s Aviation Program
A beacon of aviation history and innovation quietly flourishes in the heart of Douglas, Arizona. Bisbee Douglas International Airport (BDI) was originally built from 1941 to 1943 as a bomber training range during World War II, but is currently undergoing reconstruction. Not far from the historic airstrip, Cochise College operates a significant aviation program that […]
Federal Aviation Administration Clears Boeing 737-9 Max Planes To Resume Flying, Halts Production Expansion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday cleared Boeing Co. to return its 737-9 MAX planes to service, but will not allow any expansion of production of the plane. The FAA plans to take “additional steps to ensure the safety of all aircraft” and will allow the Boeing 737 MAX 9 to return to service […]
House Passes Amendment That Would Force Biden To Confirm Offshore Wind Doesn’t Interfere With Aviation
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed an amendment that would force President Joe Biden to certify that offshore wind development will not interfere with civil or military aviation. Written by Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. fixThe bill would require Biden or a designee to verify that offshore wind development “does not weaken, […]
