Fin Bonset Joins McFarland Johnson as National Planning Director

McFarland Johnson (MJ), a leading planning and engineering consulting firm in the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Fin Bonset as the National Planning Director. Based in Melbourne, FL, Fin will oversee the company’s continued growth nationally, managing a team of multi-disciplined planning professionals delivering successful aviation, sustainability, and economic development planning projects across […]

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GAMA Highlights U.S. Policies Affecting General Aviation Manufacturing

General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: “The general and business aviation industry has supported the Biden-Harris Administration in strengthening safety, furthering workforce investments and enhancing sustainability of the sector. We are pleased to see that the President’s Budget […]

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2024 Henderson Trophy to Be Awarded to Safety Leader MedAire

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that MedAire has been chosen to receive the 2024 Clifford Henderson Trophy. MedAire is being honored for its groundbreaking medical and security assistance solutions. With medical, logistics, and safety professionals handling hundreds of thousands of calls annually worldwide, MedAire provides expert medical advice and assistance through dedicated call […]

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NBAA: President Biden’s Budget Would Harm an Essential American Industry

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed deep concern over the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, issued to Congress today, which includes multiple proposals that would be harmful to an essential American industry. “The Biden administration’s sweeping plan would hurt business aviation and the jobs and communities that depend on it and make […]

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Challenger Center and AIAA Announce 2024 Trailblazing STEM Educator Awardees

Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announce Jenn Donais, Sarah Leonard, and Darryl Newhouse as the winners of the 2024 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. Each teacher and their respective schools will be awarded $5,000. Additionally, each teacher will receive free access to Challenger Center STEM […]

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NAA Names PenFed’s James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. A visionary leader and selfless humanitarian, Schenck is honored for his dedication to commemorating, celebrating, and advocating for the impact and heritage of America’s […]

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NBAA, Cutter Aviation Launch ‘Fueling the Future’ Program in Support of Industry Advocacy

In partnership with Cutter Aviation, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the launch of the Fueling the Future program, which is designed to help the association in its advocacy initiatives to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. The Fueling the Future program […]

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Schools Nationwide Receive $13.5 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Thirty-two schools will receive $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will receive $4.5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program. The schools can use the funding to create and […]

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NBAA Challenges Biden’s Call for Singling Out Business Aviation with Punitive Tax Treatment

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) responded to tax proposals for business aviation referenced in President Biden’s recent State of the Union speech. “Of course, every American business should pay the taxes they owe, but President Biden has unfairly chosen to target those who use business aviation, even though the vast majority of flights are […]

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