New Jersey American Water conducted a functional exercise with the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) to demonstrate how Unmanned Aircraft Systems can be used to support natural disaster recovery efforts across New Jersey. This year’s exercise, conducted in collaboration with national, regional and local emergency management and government agencies, focused on improving the […]
Month: October 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg Names Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer
Steven Baldwin Associates has announced the selection of Deven Judd, A.A.E., IAP, PMP as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, South Carolina. The Airport is owned and operated by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. Judd has served as the Director, Concessions Development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) […]
Fifteen Manitoba Airports to Receive Funding for Safety Improvements
The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local and regional airports in Manitoba. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, 15 airports in Manitoba will receive over $5.1 million from the Government of Canada for projects and equipment that will help maintain […]
Windsor International Airport to Receive Safety Investments from Canadian Government
The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Windsor International Airport. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with $180,000 for the purchase of a 4×2 plow truck to be used to remove and […]
Stephens Named NATA Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, McGraw Stays on as Senior Advisor (Security)
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that Alan Stephens, former FAA Flight Standards’ Acting Deputy Director of the Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance (ACSA), has been named Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Stephens will take over as department head from John McGraw, who will continue to foster collaboration and connectivity between the […]
Massachusetts Airport Managers Look Outward as They Chart the Future of Aviation
Photo above – State Senator John C. Velis addresses the delegates at the 2022 MAMA Annual Conference. More than 130 delegates to the Massachusetts Airport Management Annual Conference addressed a wide range of topics as the organization celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the MGM Hotel in Springfield, MA (Oct 23-25). Airport Managers, consultants, service providers […]
City of Riverside Names C. Daniel Prather New Airport Manager
The City of Riverside has named Dr. C. Daniel Prather, an aviation veteran with two decades of experience, as Airport Manager at Riverside Airport. He replaces Kim Ellis, who managed the airport for the past eight years. Prather has served for years as a trainer, educator, speaker and author across several states in the U.S. […]
Flight Safety Foundation to Recognize International Teams for Safety Leadership and Innovation
The government/industry-led Aviation Safety InfoShare and a team comprising Zipline and the governments of Rwanda and Ghana will be honored next month by Flight Safety Foundation for safety leadership and innovation. The two groups will be recognized during a special awards dinner held in conjunction with the Foundation’s 75th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS) […]
AeroX Partner Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Launches North Carolina’s First Drone First Responder Service
Imagine you hear intruders attempting to break into your home. You dial 911. As law enforcement speeds to your location, a drone appears and begins transmitting video of the intruders to law enforcement, following the intruders as they flee, until Deputies can apprehend them safely. This futuristic scenario is happening today in the Village of […]
Jet East Acquires New Facility in Statesville, Expands Nationwide Reach for Aviation Maintenance
Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, announced today that they have officially signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility in Statesville, North Carolina (SVH). This additional site will compliment Jet East’s current footprint which includes coast to coast maintenance bases and an expansive AOG network. Located 40 minutes north of Charlotte (CLT), […]
