Photo above – Scott Denny. The Commonwealth of Virginia has hired its first Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager who will help lead the way for this new mode of transportation. S. Scott Denny has been selected for this new position within the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV). Scott began his position April 10, 2024, and […]
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Daher Increases Production Capacity for Kodiak Multi-Role Aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho
Daher’s Aircraft Division announced the startup of increased production capacity for its Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 multi-role utility aircraft at the company’s manufacturing and final assembly facility in Sandpoint, Idaho. This Kodiak production evolution was detailed by Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division, during the company’s show-opening press conference at the […]
Aero Oklahoma Welcomes 1,000 Oklahomans to State Capitol for Aerospace Advocacy Day
More than sixty exhibitor booths welcomed over 1,000 visitors to this year’s “AERO Oklahoma” Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Day presented annually by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics at the State Capitol. The annual event is a unique occasion for Oklahoma’s military members, industry leaders, private and commercial pilots, airport managers, municipal officials, drone […]
Alexandra Farmer Named Chief Operations Officer at Asheville Regional Airport
Farmer named Chief Operations Officer at Asheville Regional Airport Asheville Regional Airport has announced the selection of Ms. Alexandra “Lexie” Farmer, C.M., A.C.E. as the organization’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO). A national search was conducted by Steven Baldwin & Associates ahead of the June 2024 retirement of Michael Reisman, current COO at AVL. Farmer […]
Tennessee 2023 Airport Manager of the Year Awarded
The 2023 Tennessee Airport Manager of the Year award was recently presented to Paul Turner, manager of the Maury County Regional Airport. This award recognizes the Airport Manager that contributed the most to the development, safety, customer service, airport promotion and/or airport operations for the previous calendar year in the state of Tennessee. “Paul Turner’s […]
Drone Express Extends BEYOND Program Membership Joining NCDOT to Advance Drone Delivery
Drone Express, a leader in autonomous drone delivery services, has announced its partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Drone Express is a partner in the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s BEYOND program, one of eight programs in the country selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to pave the way for routine commercial and […]
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Achieve New Heights With “Discover Aviation Patch” at Lone Star Flight Museum
More than 120 enthusiastic Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) earned the coveted “Discover Aviation Patch” at the Lone Star Flight Museum on Saturday, March 23. Several successful women aviation leaders spoke to the girls during a luncheon seminar about their career experiences, insights, and advice. Speakers included Shelly deZevallos, […]
ACI Rankings Show Hartsfield-Jackson Leading the Skies Once Again as World’s Busiest Airport
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport. Airport Council International (ACI) released their world airport rankings today based on the preliminary compilation of their World […]
Space Development Agency Partners with Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus for Logistical Support
Auburn University is making space for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Located just outside Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the new Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) is set to become a base of technical support operations for the SDA, the sole arm of the United States Space Force operating in the state of Alabama. […]
NBAA Congratulates Rep. Tom Cole on House Appropriations Chairmanship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the appointment of Rep. Tom Cole (R-4-OK) as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. He succeeds Rep. Kay Granger (R-12-TX), who will remain on the committee as chairwoman emeritus. Throughout his more than 20 years in Congress, Cole has frequently stood with the general aviation […]
