For Melissa Kaplan, owning her own business was never part of the flight plan. Yet, now in its second year, Kaplan & Mello Planning (KMP) is off to a strong start for the DBE certified business owner. “Never in a million years did I imagine myself starting my own company,” said Kaplan. A 2001 Graduate […]
Month: March 2019
Miracle Flights Provides 722 Free Flights for Sick Children in February 2019
The nation’s leading medical flight charity Miracle Flights announced a total of 722 commercial flights coordinated in February 2019 for critically ill children in need of life-changing medical treatment not available in their local communities—up 17 percent from February 2018’s flight count of 617 and nearly 31 percent from 552 flights coordinated in February 2017. […]
Continental Motors Announces Name Change to Continental Aerospace Technologies
Continental Motors Group has announced that the company is changing its name to Continental Aerospace Technologies as part of a global rebranding program. After conducting studies including customer and team member focus groups from all continents, Continental is modernizing its name and logo to align its Vision to continuously innovate to be the first choice […]
Record Entries Help N.C. Students Claim National Aviation Art Contest Spotlight
Two North Carolina students are soaring after their paintings celebrating flight earned them top honors in the 2019 National Aviation Art Contest and a chance to compete in an international contest. First place in the Intermediate division (students born between 2005 and 2008) went to Kailyn Becker, who attends Lufkin Road Middle School in Apex. […]
‘Year of the Fighter’ Brings Classic Warbirds and Modern Jets to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019
A roster of the most legendary American military aircraft in history, from iconic World War II airplanes to today’s most sophisticated flying machines, will be flying and on display this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be held July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, […]
NBAA Announces Executive Promotions, New Association Division
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the recent promotions of three long-time NBAA team members, as well as the formation of a new Strategy & Innovation Division. Mike Nichols, CAM, CAE, will lead the new division as senior vice president, strategy and innovation; Joanne “Jo” Damato, CAM, has been named vice president, educational […]
Sheltair Exec Honored by NYAMA for Leadership Role
During the New York Aviation Management Association’s (NYAMA) spring conference Warren Kroeppel, Chief Operating Officer of Sheltair Aviation was honored with the coveted “William F. Shea Award,” recognizing his leadership and significant contributions to New York State’s aviation community. This award is given by NYAMA to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and effected […]
Aero Charting Now Includes VFR Sectionals, IFR Enroute to Nav App
Eagle Cap Software introduces feedback-driven v1.1 of its iPad-dedicated software. Aero Charting v1.1 now includes VFR sectionals and IFR enroute charts and extends coverage to include the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii. It is immediately available on the App Store. Brian Leutschaft, Program Manager – Eagle Cap Software, says, “These charts are a necessity for the […]
American Airlines Hosts Medal of Honor Recipients
American Airlines team members reaffirmed their commitment to our nation’s military with annual events paying tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. The events culminated with a charter flight carrying 26 recipients and their families to Washington, D.C., recently to attend National Medal of Honor Day events and activities. “American Airlines and our more than 130,000 […]
Michigan Sees Increase in Revenue from Aviation Fuel Excise Tax
In a report to the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) at their meeting in Lansing on March 27, Aeronautics Commission Director Mike Trout reported that Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 revenue from the aviation fuel excise tax is up $1.2 million compared to FY 2018. For the sales tax on aviation fuel, it is seeing a $999,342 […]