Engine and auxiliary power unit manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., is building a new turbine airfoil production facility in Asheville, NC, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the region.
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Household Retail Brand Delivers COVID-19 Test Kits Via Drone
Walmart partnered with Quest Diagnostics and UAS services provider DroneUp to deliver the COVID-19 kits to residents living within a 1-mile radius of one of their stores in North Las Vegas, NV.
2020 GAMA Aviation Design Contest Winners Meet COVID Challenges
A team from the Riverwood International Charter School in Sandy Springs, GA, is the winner of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association 2020 Aviation Design Challenge.
Donated Eli Lilly Aircraft Help Prepare Next Generation of Aviation Techs
The donation of two Gulfstream IV business aircraft from Eli Lilly and Company will help Vincennes University (VU) and Purdue University provide a competitive advantage to aviation maintenance students.
South Carolina Airport Builds for Business Aviation
Rock Hill (York County) Airport-Bryant Field (UZA) in South Carolina is an important hub for business aircraft operators, and city leaders have approved a 35-year lease agreement for more hangar space to attract more users to the field.
Galaxy FBO Breaks Ground on Addison Facility
The FBO chain is moving forward with a new Texas location at Addison Airport near Dallas.
Business Aviation Company Donates More than 100K Meals to COVID-19 Relief
Inspired by a nationwide charity initiative led by some notable names in the business aviation, Private Jet Card Comparisons recently donated more than 100,000 meals to Feeding America’s COVID-19 relief effort.
‘We Are in This Together’ – Cirrus Aircraft Joins COVID-19 Response
In an effort to support frontline healthcare workers, Cirrus Aircraft’s supply team is producing medical equipment and delivering it to local hospitals in Duluth, MN.
In Tough Times, It’s Vital to Be a Business Aviation Advocate
In times of financial distress, it’s more important than ever for business aviation professionals to advocate for the essential value of the industry.
Part 135 Pilot Ensures COVID-19 Specimens Are Tested Promptly
Business aircraft pilots are flying COVID-19 test kits across the country, providing a vital logistical link that ensures patients receive results as quickly as possible.