The General Aviation Awards board of directors announced the 2025 National Honorees. Awards for National Flight Instructor, Aviation Technician, and FAASTeam Rep of the year will be presented by the FAA at AirVenture. Since 1962, the General Aviation Awards (GAA) program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to […]
Month: March 2025
South Carolina Aviation Association Hosts Successful 2025 Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) successfully hosted its 2025 SCAA Annual Conference from February 12-14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, bringing together aviation professionals from across the state to explore the latest in aviation technology, management practices, and policy updates. This year’s conference, themed “The New Aviation Economy: Connecting People, Goods, and Ideas,” […]
South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members at 2025 SCAA Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame proudly inducted three remarkable individuals at the 2025 Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC, on February 13, 2025. The event was highlighted by a unique theatrical performance inspired by the Wright Brothers, presented by Hardin and his son, Tucker, setting the stage for the evening’s honors. Families of […]
NCDOT 2025 Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
Artwork above – First place winner of the Senior Division: Catherine Park The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young people in aviation through artistic expression. This year’s contest, themed “Women With Wings,” encouraged […]
Professional Aviation Fraternity Bestows Highest Honor to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen for Industry Leadership
The professional collegiate aviation fraternity Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) has awarded its namesake honor to National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen for his decades of service to the aviation industry and his commitment to engaging and educating its future leaders. “We are pleased to present Ed with our highest award in […]
The MAC Selects Joe Harris as Vice President, Management and Operations
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Joe Harris to the senior executive team as vice president of management and operations following a national search. He started serving in his new role Monday, Feb. 24. Harris has been the MAC’s director of reliever airports since July 2019. In that capacity, he directed the strategic business […]
