The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Sharon Williams as executive director of aviation and David Ishihara as deputy executive director of aviation, effective July 1, 2026. They will succeed longtime Massport aviation leader Ed Freni, who will retire in July following a 26-year career at Massport. Williams currently […]
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Marshall and W.Va. Department of Education Launch Aviation Pathway Partnership
Photo Caption: West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt and Marshall University President Brad D. Smith sign a ceremonial agreement launching a new aviation pathway for West Virginia students. West Virginia students will have a direct route to high-demand and high-wage careers through the new Aviation Innovation and Readiness West Virginia (AIRWV) Pathway developed […]
ONT 5K at the Runway Raises Nearly $83,000 for Local USO in Support of Military Servicemembers
Ontario International Airport’s annual 5K at the Runway continues to gain momentum as one of the Inland Empire’s most unique community events, raising nearly $83,000 this year in support of the USO at ONT and military servicemembers traveling through Southern California. Officials with the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) on Thursday presented a check for […]
Ohio’s NAAMCE Expands the Test Environment Advanced Air Mobility Innovators Need to Validate and Scale
As the Federal Aviation Administration continues advancing the regulatory framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) is expanding the real-world test environment companies need to move from promising technology to operational reality. Located in Springfield, Ohio, NAAMCE is the only facility in the United States offering an end-to-end […]
Embraer Grants $35,000 Toward Marshall’s Division of Aviation to Support Student Experiences
The Marshall University Foundation has announced a grant of $35,000 from Embraer and the Embraer Foundation through its Educational Partnership Program to support student experiences in the Division of Aviation at Marshall University. “Embarking on a career in aviation starts with opportunity,” said Monica Newman McCluney, head of U.S. corporate social responsibility and the Embraer […]
Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection Complete Regional Electric Flight Demonstrations Across Florida
Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Inc., Republic Airways Holdings Inc., and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier this month following a winter demonstration campaign in Burlington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, earlier this year. The back-to-back hot- and cold-weather demonstrations prove the readiness of electric commercial aviation […]
Vantis Expands BVLOS Capabilities as Frontier Precision Joins as New Champion Operator
Vantis, North Dakota’s beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) system, has reached another major milestone with the onboarding of Frontier Precision as its second champion operator. Frontier Precision has secured a new FAA waiver for BVLOS operations, expanding their operational capabilities available through the Vantis service volumes. The waiver is fully aircraft‑agnostic for systems under 55 pounds, allowing Frontier […]
Record-Breaking NBAA White Plains Forum Wows Thousands, Adds to Energy Ahead of NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held last week at Westchester County Airport (HPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies. The NBAA forum brought together more than 3,400 registered attendees […]
Phoenix Airport Museum Gets Spotlight for Museum Month
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrates Museum Month, and the upcoming May 18 International Museum Day, by showcasing the Phoenix Airport Museum’s exhibitions. Museum Month is recognized annually in May to increase awareness of the role of museums in communities and to promote cultural heritage. Phoenix Airport Museum History The art in the airport has […]
Asheville Regional Airport Announces Place & Time an Art in the Airport Exhibition Celebrating Western North Carolina
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the opening of Place & Time, the new Art in the Airport exhibition featuring eight regional artists selected from more than 120 applicants across Western North Carolina. The exhibition is on display now through August 4, 2026. The process of curating this new exhibit was inspiring. “The quality of […]
