NBAA Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations Doug Carr recently announced his decision to retire from the National Business Aviation Association at the end of August after 28 years of outstanding service to NBAA and the entire business aviation community. “Doug has been a rock upon which NBAA has depended for […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Van’s Aircraft Delivers the World’s First MOSAIC-Certified Aircraft
Photo – Van’s Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven (left) hands over the keys to the first MOSAIC aircraft ever delivered to Tom Snow, who chose the Cub Yellow scheme as a tribute to the iconic trainer. More RV history was made at EAA AirVenture 2026. Van’s Aircraft delivered the world’s first MOSAIC Part 22-certified aircraft, cementing […]
GeoComm and SkyfireAI Bring Actionable Location Intelligence to Drone as First Responder Operations
GeoComm and SkyfireAI announced the use of GeoComm DFR Routing within SkyfireAI’s Drone as First Responder operations. The collaboration helps public safety agencies direct drones to emergency incidents with greater location certainty and a clearer operational picture. The announcement advances the companies’ partnership around a critical operational challenge: connecting emergency incident information to autonomous drone […]
JetBlue to Continue Providing Essential Air Service to Presque Isle
The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected JetBlue to continue providing Essential Air Service (EAS) to Presque Isle according to a recent release from U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Under the agreement, which covers a two-year term from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, JetBlue will provide seven round […]
Connico Hires Senior Cost Specialist for Next Phase of National Growth
Connico has announced the addition of Erika May as senior civil cost specialist. With more than 10 years of construction industry experience, May expands the firm’s cost estimating and project management capabilities to support complex infrastructure projects nationwide. “Erika has an impressive track record in cost estimating and managing complex aviation projects,” said Sri Kumar, […]
EAGLE Members Welcome Public Release of FAA Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan
The industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative welcome the FAA’s release of the Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, an important step toward a smart, safe, and orderly transition away from leaded fuel. With the plan now publicly available, pilots, aircraft owners, airports, fuel producers, and other stakeholders have a […]
A Smart, Safe Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel
By the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) Initiative. The move away from leaded aviation gasoline to an unleaded future is one of the most important transitions facing general aviation. It affects aircraft owners, pilots, airports, fuel producers, distributors, retailers, maintenance providers, engine and airframe manufacturers, and the communities that depend on general aviation every […]
Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced at EAA AirVenture that Ashley Almquist is the winner of AOPA’s Sweepstakes Aviat Husky. Her new airplane, a 2024 Aviat Husky A-1C-200, is a versatile, two-seat tailwheel airplane known for its impressive handling and performance. Almquist graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a […]
Michael Goulian Named Keynote Speaker for 2026 MAMA Conference October 25-27
One of North America’s most decorated aviators, Michael Goulian doesn’t just fly—he redefines what is possible in three dimensions. Known for an aggressive, crisp performance style that fuses heart-stopping gyroscopic tumbles with competition-level precision, Goulian is a master of the air show arena. The Massachusetts native and entrepreneur will be keynote speaker when more than […]
MSP Airport Debuts Tactile Maps to Expand Traveler Accessibility
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is providing a new navigational resource for people who are blind or have low vision. MSP is the first airport in North America to offer tactile maps for its entire suite of public restrooms to help users better understand the layout of key fixtures within each facility. “This adds another […]
