The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently conducted a survey of pilots and aircraft owners across the country, confirming what the Association has been hearing from many members for several years: older pilots who are just as safe, current, and proficient as any others continue to find their insurance policies unceremoniously dropped or canceled, or […]
Month: November 2021
AOPA President Mark Baker Awarded First Flight Society Honorary Membership for Aviation Contributions
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker has been named an Honorary Member of the First Flight Society. The program recognizes those luminaries who have achieved national recognition in aviation. “We are honored to recognize Mark’s many contributions to aviation,” said Mike Fonseca, President of the First Flight Society. “AOPA’s mantra is ‘your […]
Three Decades After Closing, Pan Am Lives on at the Pan Am Museum
After more than 64 years in business, the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways (also known around the world as Pan Am), ceased operations on December 4, 1991. A perfect storm of terrorism, rising fuel costs, and an economic downturn resulted in the closure of the “World’s Most Experienced Airline.” However, thirty years […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, a record-breaking 769,524 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 84 percent compared to October 2020 and 20 percent more than the passenger traffic in October 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 71 percent compared to last year. This is the sixth consecutive month […]
Lynx Air to Launch as Canada’s Newest Airline
Lynx Air (Lynx) has announced its arrival as Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline, on a mission to make Canadian air travel accessible to all, with low fares, a fleet of brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft and great customer service. Lynx will adopt the ultra-low-cost carrier model, which has revolutionized air travel across Europe and the United States, […]
Genetec Announces New Airport Badging Solution for Security Center
To comply with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s stringent regulations for the credentialing of employees and contractors, airports have to undertake complex and time-consuming processes to issue and administer badges or face hefty fines. To help airports of all sizes automate and simplify this process, Genetec Inc. has announced its new Genetec™ Security Center Airport […]
Boca Raton Airport Holds 5th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 9th
Above photo is from 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive. Pictured from Boca Raton Airport Management are Clara Bennett, Executive Director, Jada Stewart, Accountant, Christine Landers, Business Manager, Robert Pratt, Operations Coordinator, Travis Bryan, Operations Manager, Robert Abbott, Operations and Finance Analyst, Scott Kohut, Deputy Director. U.S. Marines are from the Marine Toys for Tots […]
NBAA’s Ed Bolen Among 2021 International Air & Space Hall of Fame Inductees
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen was inducted into the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame, in recognition of his decades of contributions to the aviation and aerospace industry. “It is an enormous privilege to be part of the aviation community, and to be […]
Tennessee Aviation Director Taking on New Role as Statewide Director of Performance Management
Michelle Frazier, currently serving as the Director of Aeronautics for the State of Tennessee, will assume a new position as the Statewide Director of Performance Management for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Michelle will ensure accountability through the creation of a new division underneath Will Ried, Assistant Chief Engineer of Program Delivery. The new […]
Positive Trend in Airline Boarding Demand Continues for North Dakota Airports
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted almost 87,000 airline passenger boardings during the month of October. The demand for air travel in North Dakota has seen a steady recovery throughout 2021 and has currently stabilized to approximately 15% below pre-pandemic numbers. “North Dakota’s airports and aviation industry have done an incredible job over the […]
