News about the aviation industry as told by Aviate Alabama.
Advertisements By Brian Harmon AUBURN, AL — While the college football world was still recovering from the morning’s slate of games, the real action was happening on the tarmac at Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport. Mere hours after wrapping up ESPN’s College GameDay in freezing Ann Arbor, Michigan, the network’s top brass touched down on The Plains, and […]
Advertisements On the same day Aviate Alabama’s video of Stephen Ross gained significant online traction, we captured exclusive footage at Fulton County Airport (FTY) documenting the arrival and later departure of Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper. The visit coincided with the Panthers’ overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Arrival at Fulton County Airport During a routine spotting
Advertisements For decades, the name Sierra Pacific has been associated with aviation, timber, and federal partnerships. But beneath the surface lies a complex and largely undocumented history—one intertwined with the CIA, covert Cold War missions, and ongoing government contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Drawing from government procurement databases, declassified intelligence records, corporate filings, and historical
Advertisements On August 4, 2025, Joby Aviation announced its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger transportation business(U.S. and Europe) for up to $125 million in cash or stock, including up to $35 million in earn‑out incentives. The package includes all passenger operations, Blade’s brand name, terminals, and premium lounges. Rob Wiesenthal transitions to CEO of Blade as a Joby subsidiary, while Blade’s medical
In 2024, U.S. domestic airfares reached a record average of $383.60, reflecting trends driven by high fuel costs, labor shortages, and increased demand post-pandemic. While air travel prices soar, public transit fares remain stable, highlighting affordability challenges for low-income travelers and emphasizing the equity issues in transportation access across demographics.
