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eSTOL plane makes successful test flight at Manassas Regional Airport

By Uriah Kiser

Electra.aero, Inc.: “Electra announced today that it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.”

“The Goldfinch completed an all-electric test flight on November 11 and a hybrid-electric flight on November 19, both piloted by Cody Allee, from the Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. The first hybrid flight lasted 23 minutes, reached an altitude of 3,200 feet, and covered a distance of approximately 30 miles,” said Electra’s Vice President and General Manager JP Stewart. “We’re looking forward to further expanding the envelope of this aircraft and demonstrating the full capability of Electra’s technology.”

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Governor, city leaders honor Tuskegee Airmen, women Air Force pilots at exhibit opening

By Lynn Forkell Greene
Virignia Gov. Glenn Youngkin touches a P-51C Mustang – one of the Redtail airplanes made famous by the Tuskegee Airmen. [Photo: Lynn Forkell Greene]

About 100 people, including Virignia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and community leaders attended the opening ceremony welcoming the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Air Force Service Pilots Exhibit to Manassas Regional Airport on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

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Passenger jet service at Manassas airport wins unanimous approval; Destinations unknown

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council unanimously approved a franchise agreement with Avports, LLC, to bring commercial passenger jet service to the city’s regional airport. 

“We have to be ready for growth, for the businesses that want to locate here, and for the businesses that are already here,” said Mayor Michelle Davis Younger.

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News

Decision on passenger jet service from Manassas expected today

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, Monday, July 24, 2023, to decide whether or not to allow commerce airline service from the city’s regional airport.

The jets would carry nearly 200 passengers and fly to destinations, including Florida, providing new options for travelers headed to and from the Washington, D.C. area. As many as 30 flights a day could operate from the airport, which is already Virginia’s largest general aviation airport.

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Business

Manassas drone maker RapidFlight acquires Local Motors IP

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Regional Airport

WTOP-FM: “Manassas, Virginia-based drone maker RapidFlight has acquired the intellectual property rights from bankrupt autonomous vehicle maker Local Motors for an undisclosed sum. The Phoenix-based Local Motors shut down in March 2022.”

“RapidFlight, founded in 2021, builds high-performance drones for national security and private sector needs.”

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Opinion

Opinion: Passenger jet service will bring tourism and trade to Manassas

By Letters to the Editor
[Photo: Markus Winkler/Unsplash]

Thousands of small airports across the country would be expressing gratitude for any air service planning to come to their facility. Air transportation is a major employer, providing vital economic benefits and boasting high occupancy rates. Air transportation is a major contributor to the economy, bringing in outside businesses and consumers.

The economic impact and social benefits of bringing commercial air flights are too innumerable to list, but what can be summarized is that bringing tourism and trade to any new area will foster the growth of that area significantly.

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Originals

Council delays decision on passenger jet service; Residents question need

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council deferred a decision on allowing commercial airline services at its airport during its next meeting on July 24, 2023.

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Regional airport could add commercial services, increase flights to capital region

By Uriah Kiser

The Center Square: “It’s uncertain how a May bill proposing further deregulation of Reagan National Airport will fare, but there are other efforts currently underway in Virginia that could offer more options for travelers to the capital region.”

“Manassas Regional Airport is discussing a possible expansion with airport management company Avports that would allow it to start offering commercial flights. Avports would lease the airport grounds and build a 35,000-square-foot addition, which could ultimately facilitate up to 30 commercial passenger flights per day.”

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Manassas City Council to hear plan for passenger jet service

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Regional Airport Director Juan Rivera

The Manassas City Council will hear a presentation on a plan to bring passenger jetliner service to the city’s regional airport. 

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Snare first county resident to oversee Manassas airport commission

By Uriah Kiser
Snare

Press release: “At the June 15, 2023 Meeting of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, Ross Snare was elected Chairman, becoming the first Chairman in the Airport’s history to be a [Prince William County] resident, as well as being the youngest to serve in the role.”

“I am deeply honored to have been elected Chairman. This is a very exciting time not just for the airport but for the region. This airport is an amazing economic engine and I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, the amazing airport and city and county staffs, as well as our elected leaders on furthering its future growth,” Snare stated.”

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