The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced two new appointments aimed at driving growth and providing increased support to AfBAA members. The new appointees are Dawit Lemma, as AfBAA Vice President, International, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Samantha (Sam) Keddle, AfBAA Manager, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dawit Lemma is the Founder and […]
Month: October 2022
NBAA to Honor Jean Rosanvallon’s Industry Leadership with Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will bestow its prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award to former Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) CEO Jean (John) Rosanvallon in recognition of his exceptional record of service to the industry. “Throughout his 47 years in business aviation, John Rosanvallon has exemplified the finest attributes of leadership and a passionate […]
National Airlines Adds the 8th B747-400 Freighter to its Fleet
U.S. based National Airlines has announced the arrival of a Boeing 747-400F, Factory Freighter, to its fleet. This addition is a fuel-efficient freighter under registration N537CA. Featuring a nose door and a large side door, it is the best option to transport long and heavy cargo around the globe. As the most preferred cargo aircraft, […]
SkyDrive and Volatus Create Strategic Alliance
SkyDrive Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with Volatus Infrastructure, LLC. SkyDrive and Volatus agree to form a strategic alliance to support each other’s business development and market expansion goals. SkyDrive will integrate Volatus’ AAM infrastructure including vertiports and charging stations into their U.S. business platform. SkyDrive will also support Volatus in expanding their eVTOL […]
Cooking Lake Aviation Acquires ALSIM ALX Simulator
ALSIM has announced that Cooking Lake Aviation, based in Edmonton, Canada, has bought an ALSIM ALX simulator. The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft–from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, MCC in compliance with all current […]
Five HAI Members Join the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsf.aero), a non-profit aviation safety organization, welcomes five Helicopter Association International (HAI) members as participating companies in the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). They include Apollo MedFlight, CHI Aviation, HALO-Flight, Helimax Aviation and Idaho Helicopters. The ASAP is a voluntary, self-reporting program that enables ACSF member companies to identify […]
NBAA Senate Testimony Details Promise, Plan for Advanced Air Mobility’s Future
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) last week outlined for U.S. Senate leaders both the promise of advanced air mobility (AAM), and a plan for supporting policies to help the pioneering technology fully take flight. In testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation, NBAA President […]
South Carolina Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year is Henry Williamson
Photo above – From left, Chris Bethea, SC Aeronautics Commission, District 7; Mr, Williamson; Terry Connorton, SCAA President; James Stephens, then-Executive Director of SC Aeronautics Commission and current Director of Greenville Downtown Airport. A few years ago, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission and South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) added a new component to the annual […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Awards Five Scholarships
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. The five winners, Emily Apostolico, Emily Nasto, Peter O’Connor, Solomon Vang, and Hiram Varner, each received a $1,000 award. About the Scholarship Winners: Emily Apostolico, of Charleston, is pursuing a private pilot license. A high school senior […]
NBAA Recognizes Members with Flying Safety Awards, Including its First 90-Year-Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced its Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2021. More than 100 companies and flight department were recognized for accident-free flying, including Exxon Mobil, which received the association’s first 90-year award for safe operations. These awards serve as a testimony to the high degree […]
