A 10-student team from Newport High School in Bellevue, WA placed second at the International Rocketry Challenge held at the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. The Washington state team, who were representing the United States, finished behind Team Japan, with France and the United Kingdom placing third and fourth, respectively, in the international competition’s triumphant […]
Month: July 2022
Electric Flight Moves A Step Closer as Vertical Aerospace and CAE Partner on Pilot Training
Photo above – Vertical Aerospace Deputy CEO Harry Holt (left) with CAE President and CEO Marc Parent. Vertical Aerospace and CAE announced that CAE will be the pilot training partner for Vertical’s launch eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. CAE will design and develop a world-class training program and be the exclusive training device provider, tailoring the […]
GAMA Names David Dunning as Director of Global Innovation & Policy, Promotes Joe Sambiase to Managing Director of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of David Dunning as Director of Global Innovation & Policy, and the promotion of Joe Sambiase to Managing Director of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs. “We are excited to have David as part of our team to support the success and growth of general aviation innovation and […]
Skyservice Appoints Qi Tang as Chief Financial Officer
Skyservice Business Aviation™, a leader in business aviation in North America, announced the recent appointment of Ms. Tang as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Tang brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and business leadership to Skyservice. She is a CPA, CA and CFA and holds a Master of Science in Accounting degree from […]
Textron Supports AOPA You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum with $1 Million Donation
The AOPA Foundation announced a $1 million donation from Textron Inc. in support of the AOPA You Can Fly initiative and its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The gift will enable You Can Fly to further introduce high school students to rewarding career opportunities in aviation through the free curriculum that will help ensure a […]
Airport Authority President and CEO Scott Brockman to Retire in December 2023
Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2023. Brockman joined MSCAA in June 2003. He was appointed President and CEO on January 2, 2014, after having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. During Mr. Brockman’s 37-year career, he […]
OAOA Celebrates Inaugural Recipients of the Oklahoma Certified Airport Professional Designation
Airport leaders from across the State gathered at the Autry Technology Center in Enid on Wednesday for the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association (OAOA) Quarterly General Membership Meeting. While the agenda included many topics related to legislative advocacy, industry promotion and outreach, and airport development initiatives, the Association took the most pride in celebrating the inaugural […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approves $1.2M Grant to Pauls Valley Municipal Airport
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved a state grant for a project identified in the Commission’s Airport Construction Program at Pauls Valley Municipal Airport. The project consists of constructing a 100’ x 100’ hangar as part of the 2022 Statewide Hangar Grant Program which will spur economic development and increase capacity for based and transient aircraft […]
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Hires New VP of Finance and Administration
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has hired Sylvester Lavender as its new Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Lavender, who will begin his new position on August 15, currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Denver International Airport (DEN). In his new role, he will manage MSCAA’s strategic business, prepare […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 31% in First Half of 2022
North Dakota’s air travel demand during the summer months remains strong as residents and visitors take advantage of the state’s air service opportunities. During the first half of calendar year 2022, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports provided a total of 497,322 passenger boardings. This is a growth of 118,498 passengers or a 31% increase […]
