Connico has promoted Usman Akram to Field Services Director and announced the additions of Kelly McFadzean as Senior Cost Specialist and Tre Lohre as Analyst 1. Their expertise will strengthen Connico’s ability to guide projects with on-site support, sharper cost insights and strategic counsel, ensuring clients make informed decisions at every stage of the construction […]
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American Airlines Unveils Special Flagship Livery Ahead of Centennial Year
Photo – American will start flying a special Flagship livery on a Boeing 777-300 next month. With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one […]
NBAA Board Taps Witzig for Second Term as Chair, Names Byrd New Vice Chair
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have reelected two individuals to the association’s board of directors during an annual meeting held during NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Additionally, the board of directors announced that John Witzig, of Pfizer, will serve a second term as board chair, and Matt Byrd, […]
NBAA Announces 15 Scholarships Awarded at 2025 NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 15 students will be receiving the following awards: William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship Named in honor of retired NBAA staff member […]
NBAA Announces Recipients of 2025 Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the recipients of the Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship, in honor of the association’s former chief operating officer, who retired in 2022. The scholarship was created by NBAA, in coordination with NBAA Charities, to support students interested in pursuing a career in business aviation who are currently enrolled […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Appoints Larry Soles as Director of Operations
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced the appointment of Larry Soles as its new Director of Operations. Soles joins ACSF with an extensive background in operational safety leadership, most recently serving as Senior Director of Operational & System Safety at Wheels Up, where he directed the Safety, Security, and Compliance teams. During his […]
Regional Air Cargo Industry and Key Officials Gather at RACCA’s 2025 Fall Annual Conference
The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) held its 23rd Annual Conference this past week in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. The three-day gathering drew leaders from across the regional air cargo community, including suppliers, regulators, educators, government leadership, industry and advocacy groups— for a series of discussions harnessed on, “Piloted […]
Critical Funding Secured for Essential Air Service After Shutdown Threatened Lapse in Funding
Last week the Department of Transportation secured $41 million in additional funding to sustain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which was in danger of funding lapses due to the shutdown. Additional funding should prevent the program from lapsing into early November. EAS is a critical lifeline to America’s rural communities. EAS provides subsidies to […]
Tracy MacDonald Joins SAJ Team as Business Consultant
Tracy MacDonald, CMP, an accomplished association and event professional, has joined the State Aviation Journal team as a Business Consultant. Most recently, she served as Event Manager at JDC Events, where she led two portfolio event communities and contributed to strategic event planning, engagement initiatives, and program development. Previously, Tracy spent nine years with the […]
NBAA Pushes FAA for Safety-First Approach to Proposed Drone Regulations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has provided the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with feedback on proposed drone regulations, stating any rule must ensure that safety is the highest priority. The FAA’s portion of the proposed rule would allow certain low altitude, beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) missions by […]
