The General Aviation Awards (GAA) Board of Directors, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has announced the 2026 National Honorees. These prestigious awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the general aviation community in flight instruction, maintenance, and safety. The 2026 National General Aviation Award recipients are: See bios Honoring Excellence Since 1962 For over […]
Firefly Aerospace Selected for the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy
Photo – Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team Earns Top Aerospace Award for Executing First Successful Commercial Lunar Landing and Redefining Cislunar Access The National Aeronautic Association announced that Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team is the recipient of the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy. This award honors the team’s achievement in completing the first […]
Aviation Industry Expresses Concern About Proposed Burke Lakefront Closure
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) joined a number of other aviation industry organizations to express concern about Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposal to close Burke Lakefront Airport. AOPA, along with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), and Signature Aviation met […]
AOPA Honors Aviation’s Finest at 2026 Hoover Awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honored six aviation leaders on March 17 at the annual Hoover Awards ceremony at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The awards, named for legendary aviator R.A. “Bob” Hoover, recognize individuals whose contributions to general aviation carry on Hoover’s legacy. “This year’s honorees have helped […]
AOPA Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman, Previews Bylaw Changes
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced that Luke Wippler has been elected as the new Chairman of the AOPA Board of Trustees. Outgoing Chair Jim Hauslein made the announcement in an open letter to AOPA members. “Luke combines strong business acumen with a deep passion for aviation and represents the next generation of […]
North Dakota Airports See Stable Passenger Demand in February
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its February 2026 airline passenger data for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,263 passenger boardings in February 2026, remaining in line with the record-setting levels observed in February 2025 and reflecting continued stability in air travel demand across the state. […]
McFarland Johnson Names Mike Rutkowski, PE, AICP, as Regional Director
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. has announced that Mike Rutkowski, P.E., AICP, has joined as Regional Director. Rutkowski will lead the growth of MJ’s transportation practice in the South while also delivering innovative and sustainable transportation solutions nationwide. As an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member and Professional Engineer, his nationally recognized expertise in holistic multi-modal planning […]
Soar into Spring at 13th Annual Take Flight 5k and 1mile Race
It’s time to lace up your shoes and prepare for takeoff at the Greenville Downtown Airport’s (GMU) 13th Annual Take Flight 5k and 1mile fundraiser for Runway Park. On Saturday, May 23rd you can join runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages for the best race on a runway at South Carolina’s busiest general […]
Dassault Aviation Unveils New Top of the Line Falcon 10X
In a dramatic unveiling before more than 400 customers, partners and aviation leaders gathered in a new production hall in Bordeaux-Mérignac, Dassault Aviation rolled out the Falcon 10X—its most ambitious business jet ever. As the drape lifted at 8:00 p.m. CET, the aircraft emerged as a bold new benchmark for the future of long-range business […]
Thrust Flight Expands Presence with New Fort Worth Campus at Spinks Airport
Thrust Flight announced the opening of its Fort Worth campus at Spinks Airport (KFWS). The new campus serves students across Fort Worth, Burleson, Mansfield and surrounding communities, providing fast-track professional pilot training and hands-on aircraft maintenance programs in modern facilities. “Students in the Fort Worth area have been asking for a location closer to home, […]
