Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its seventh year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day […]
Month: May 2024
Irene Trowell-Harris to Receive Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Major General Irene Trowell-Harris, USAF (Ret), is the 2023 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy recipient. Trowell-Harris was selected for a career distinguished by groundbreaking achievements and lasting impact on aviation. Established in 1997, the Stinson Trophy stands as a beacon of honor, celebrating the achievements of legendary […]
MassDOT Celebrates Groundbreaking of Taxiway B South Project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Photo above – FAA New England Regional Administrator Colleen D’Alessandro addresses attendees. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is celebrating the groundbreaking of the Taxiway B South project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Western Massachusetts. Airport officials broke ground on the $32 million project on Monday, May 13, at a ceremony attended by elected officials, […]
AUVSI Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Impact of Drones on Law Enforcement
Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on how first responders are using drones to aid in public safety missions and emergency response. The joint hearing on “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response” was […]
NAV CANADA Inaugurates Construction of New Victoria Airport Control Tower
NAV CANADA and the Victoria Airport Authority recently held a groundbreaking event for the construction of the new Victoria Airport Control Tower. The event took place at the new construction site, located near the Airside Operations Centre, with representatives from NAV CANADA, the Airport Authority, as well as from municipal government and industry, following the […]
NASA Announces Winners of Power to Explore Challenge
NASA announced the winners on Wednesday of the third annual Power to Explore Challenge, a national writing competition designed to teach K-12 students about the power of radioisotopes for space exploration. The competition asked students to learn about NASA’s Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS), “nuclear batteries” the agency uses to explore some of the most extreme […]
Curt Otaguro Announced as Deputy Director of Transportation for Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the appointment of Curt Otaguro as Deputy Director of Transportation for Airports effective June 4, 2024. Otaguro joins the HDOT leadership team currently comprising Director Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director of Transportation for Administration Tammy Lee, Deputy Director of Transportation for Harbors DreannaLee Kalili, and Deputy Director of Transportation […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coming to Geneva for EBACE, Adding to the Show’s Sustainability Focus
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be available at Geneva Airport (GVA) this month for those traveling to the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024) taking place May 28-30. SAF has the potential to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by as much as 80% over traditional fuels. Jet Aviation will deliver a […]
Officials Celebrate 12 New Hangars at Hickory Regional Airport
Leaders from the City of Hickory and Burke County were joined by state legislative officials at Hickory Regional Airport on Friday, May 10, to celebrate the grand opening of 12 new T-hangars on the north ramp. Hickory Mayor Hank Guess, Burke County Commissioner Randy Burns, and Burke County Commissioner Johnnie Carswell delivered comments on the […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day
Last week on the National Teacher Appreciation Day, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) proudly extended its heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable aerospace and aviation educators who are shaping the future of their state. From Tulsa to Lawton, and Alva to Broken Bow dedicated teachers play a pivotal role in nurturing the next […]
