At its recently concluded 87th annual convention and trade show in Oklahoma City, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), presented its most prestigious award, the Kenneth Rowe Ambassador of Aviation Award, to Victor Bird, Director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Rowe Award is presented to the state aviation director who epitomizes optimism […]
Month: October 2018
A4A Names Andy Cebula Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants
Airlines for America (A4A), has announced that Andy Cebula has been named Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants. Cebula brings to the association more than three decades of transportation policy experience in safety, security and air traffic control. Through this new position, Cebula will manage A4A’s efforts to further NextGen results by working with other […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Apprenticeship Program for Local High School Graduates
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced it is launching an accredited apprenticeship program in cooperation with Indian River State College. The program is being created in response to the increasing demand for high quality manufacturing candidates at Piper Aircraft. The two-year program, which will officially start in the summer of 2019, will initially begin with 10 individuals […]
American Airlines Awards $337,000 to Aviation Organizations Dedicated to Training Tomorrow’s Aviators
American Airlines announced that it is awarding $337,000 to 17 aviation-focused schools and organizations around the country that are dedicated to training the next generation of aviators. The grants are an example of American’s continued efforts to help grow and diversify the nation’s pool of pilots. “We believe we’re making the pilot profession more visible, […]
FAA Relaunches ADS-B Out Rebate
The FAA announced the relaunching of its $500 ADS-B rebate program effective immediately and running through Oct. 11, 2019. The Agency is making $4,900,000.00 available under the rebate program, which will fund 9,792 ADS-B Out installations. As of Jan. 1, 2020, aircraft flying in airspace where a transponder is necessary today will be required to […]
Production Continues in Ohio on Groundbreaking Museum Film
The Commemorative Air Force and Hemlock Films have brought production for the new film CAF Rise Above: WASP to North East Ohio. This new film experience about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) is designed to educate and inspire. The film is part of the larger Rise Above education initiative created by the Commemorative Air […]
American Announces Nonstop Service from Yuma to Dallas Fort Worth
American Airlines announced that it will offer daily nonstop flights from Yuma International Airport, with service to Dallas Fort Worth. The daily nonstop service between Yuma and Dallas Fort Worth will begin March 2019 with an early morning departing flight and early evening return flight. The new route will be served by a CRJ700 with […]
AEA Names Mike Adamson President and CEO Adamson to succeed Paula Derks effective March 25, 2019
Following an extensive search process, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s board of directors announced its selection of Mike Adamson as its president and chief executive officer to become effective March 25, 2019, during the 62nd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Palm Springs, California. Adamson will succeed Paula Derks, who is retiring next spring […]
British and U.S. Elected Officials Call for Bilateral GA Agreements
In a Sept. 26 joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), members of both Congress and Parliament argued that recognition of each other’s new medical standards would help benefit general aviation. Additionally, the letter urged the authorities to explore ways to […]
Wayne Starling Appointed IADA Executive Director
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named aviation industry veteran Wayne Starling as its Executive Director. He will report to the organization’s Board of Directors and Chairman Brian Proctor. Starling will provide strategic direction and support for the organization while Independent Association Director Devri Pitts will continue to manage day-to-day operations. Starling has specialized […]
