The airport industry relies upon unbiased research to address today’s evolving challenges. Established in 2005, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as a trusted partner to airport professionals nationwide, offering free research-based solutions, including case studies, guidance and tools for the airport industry. This year ACRP is celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizing the partnerships, […]
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The Rush to Discontinue the Use of Leaded Aviation Fuel Thwarted by the Court and the FAA
By Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. In the first six months of 2025, two significant legal decisions occurred which signal that opponents to the use of leaded aviation fuel must throttle back on their attempts to prematurely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel. The first significant decision was the Federal Aviation Administration’s March 24, 2025 […]
Future of South Carolina Aviation on the Rise
Photo above – Gary Siegfried, Executive Director of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Aviation is having a tremendous impact on the state of South Carolina. Events such as Aviation Week bring together airports, industry leaders, educators, and public officials to highlight the value of aviation to communities throughout the state, and the South Carolina Aeronautics […]
H55’s All-Electric B23 Energic Concludes 8-State “Across America” Tour
H55 has completed its landmark 8-state “Across America” tour, introducing its Electric Propulsion System (EPS) aboard the Bristell B23 Energic to flight schools, aircraft owners, professional pilots, aviation universities, the US Air Force, aviation enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. Over a four-month period, the aircraft completed 192 all-electric passenger flights, visiting 25 airports across Florida, Alabama, […]
The National Aeronautic Association Announces 2025 Brewer Recipient
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Doug Matthews has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Frank G. Brewer Trophy. The Brewer Trophy, established in 1943, honors significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States and is housed at the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Celebrates Illinois Senator and Kansas Representative with Congressional Leadership Awards
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has been selected to receive the prestigious 2025 National Aviation Hall of Fame Congressional Leadership Award, recognizing her exemplary dedication and unwavering support of America’s aviation and aerospace industry. Also being recognized with the award is Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Candace Covington to Its Board
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced that Candace Covington has joined its Board of Directors. Candace currently serves as the Senior Director of Aviation at Adobe, where she built and leads a top-notch corporate flight department. Her focus is on delivering safe, seamless, and exceptional travel experiences for Adobe’s executives and guests. Before […]
Serve on an ACRP Project Panel and Help Guide Airport Research
ACRP engages airport professionals throughout its research process to ensure a broad representation of perspectives. During the research process, airport industry professionals help to drive research to respond to and address airport industry challenges. ACRP is currently recruiting project panelists for fiscal year 2026 projects. ACRP has selected 19 research projects for FY26 on topics […]
JAARS Celebrates National Aviation Day Aug. 19
While world missions look very different today than they did in Orville and Wilbur Wright’s day, the impact of the Wright brothers’ invention on global ministry can’t be overstated. JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), one of the pioneers of missionary aviation, remains one of a very few organizations that can “cover the last mile” […]
New CLIMBING. FAST. Video Provides the Facts About Business Aviation’s Value
A new video released today puts forward the facts about business aviation as an essential American industry, and one that pays proportionately for use of the nation’s aviation system. The new video, produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) for the industry’s CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy campaign, highlights business aviation’s critical role in connecting communities […]
