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Finding new ways to move people and cargo safely, efficiently and affordably is not a simple task. But advanced air mobility, commonly known as AAM, is expected to help ease the burden. Right now, Arkansas — like the rest of…

Gina and Wade Radke purchased a struggling California aircraft interior-hardware business in 2005 and transformed it from a true mom-and-pop operation to a multimillion dollar force in the aircraft-hardware manufacturing sector. Galley Support Innovations in Sherwood now employs more than…

In the four decades it’s been in existence, Omni Air Charter has withstood economic ups and downs, stepped-up regulatory presence and rising equipment and fuel costs. But 2020 was something altogether different, according to Toni Finkbeiner, co-owner.  “Initially, when we…

Arcturus Aerospace has opened its new manufacturing facilities in Arkansas. The company held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Aug. 13. The company announced in mid-April that it planned to move its operations to Little Rock. According to Arcturus…

by Tyler Hale During a ribbon-cutting ceremony today (Nov. 25), a Hot Springs-based aerospace company announced plans to hire 65 new employees to support its new plant expansion. Radius Aerospace cut the ribbon on its new titanium components plant expansion,…

by Dwain Hebda  Wade Radke is an unqualified Arkansas success story, launching Galley Support Innovations in Sherwood alongside his wife Gina. The Radkes have grown the mom-and-pop venture to a $5 million-per-year, 50-employee manufacturer of hardware for some of the…

By Mike Preston Aerospace consistently ranks as one of the top exports in Arkansas, growing each year and accounting for more than $1.8 billion in aircrafts and parts. Today, nearly 180 aviation and aerospace-related companies call Arkansas home, employing about 10,000…

The third annual Arkansas Drone/Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit will take place Tuesday, March 12, with events in Fayetteville and Little Rock. Registration is still open. Drone experts will cover topics such as Federal Aviation Administration compliance, homeland security regulations, how…

The National Park Medical Center and Survival Flight, Inc. will begin providing an emergency airlift service to Hot Springs and the nearby area in August, according to a news release. The National Park Medical Center, an RCCH hospital, is located…