Danette Bewley is the new President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). She had been serving in the position temporarily since July. “Danette has a strong background as an airport executive and we’re fortunate that she was already a member of the TAA team,” said Lisa Lovallo, Chair of the TAA Board of […]
Month: December 2019
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Proposed Rule on Remote ID for Drones
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal […]
Business Aviation Community Welcomes Congressional Promotion of Aviation Fuel Sustainability
A group of aviation stakeholders has welcomed congressional legislation including provisions aimed squarely at promoting the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The House and Senate approved the legislation last week, as part of a fiscal year 2020 appropriations package. The language contains a renewal-and-extension of the biodiesel tax incentive, for which certain […]
NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmations of NTSB Members Graham, Chapman
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the Senate confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Senate voted on the matter Dec. 19. Graham most recently served as director, flight operations safety, security and standardization at Textron Aviation, and is a past […]
Wings Over the Rockies and Jeppesen Aviation Foundation Join Forces
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and the Jeppesen Aviation Foundation today announced that they have joined forces to create the Wings Over the Rockies Captain Jeppesen Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to support Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in being a leader in providing aerospace educational opportunities fulfilling youthful […]
NASAO and FAA Continue MOU Tradition with UAS and Runway Safety
A rich tradition of having Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the States will continue, thanks to the recent signing of new agreements between FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and John Binder, Chair of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), at FAA Headquarters in Washington D.C. on December 13, […]
High school students present prototypes to NASA experts for engineering challenge
The organization “High schools United with NASA to Create Hardware” (HUNCH) conducted the preliminary design review of a NASA Hunch Design & Prototyping challenge at Space Center Houston Nov. 13. What is the challenge? Area high school students have spent the school year researching and engineering prototypes that could help advance space exploration. The students […]
Dreams Soar, Inc., Names First Academic Scholarship Recipient
Dreams Soar, Inc., has named Lauren Abernathy from Ocoee, Florida, as the inaugural Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University academic scholarship recipient. The new scholarship program was announced earlier this year by Ms. Shaesta Waiz, founder and president of Dreams Soar and an alumna of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and its flight training program in Daytona Beach, Florida. “Scholarships […]
Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Supports State Forestry Division in Large Scale Aerial Surveys
Photo above – The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has completed its second year of collaboration with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The Department monitors forest health in Vermont, including annual surveys from the air and on the ground. Pictured (left to right): Josh Halman, Forest Health Specialist; Capt […]
Casper, Wyoming Community Looks Forward to Hosting June 2020 AOPA Fly-In
Casper, Wyoming was one of three locations selected by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for its much anticipated 2020 fly-in locations. The other airports hosting two-day events are San Marcos, Texas (KHYI) on May 29 and 30, and Rochester, New York (KROC) on Sept. 11 and 12. “The whole Casper community is very […]