Epic Flight Academy has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards. In 2025, Epic awarded $145,000 to 17 high school students. This brings the total awarded to high school students over the past 10 years to $590,000. Dr. Cindy Lovell, director of education, said, “We received more than 150 applications, so our […]
Month: November 2025
Danny Maldonado Named President & CEO of Bell
Textron Inc. has announced that Danny Maldonado has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective January 4, 2026. Maldonado, currently Bell’s chief commercial officer (CCO), will succeed Lisa Atherton, who was recently appointed as president & CEO of Textron Inc., effective January 4, 2026. As CCO, Maldonado is responsible for Bell’s global […]
Air Care Alliance Announces Mark Hanson as New President
The Air Care Alliance (ACA) has announced that Mark Hanson has been selected as the organization’s new President, following the passing of longtime leader Jim Hesseman earlier this year. Reflecting on this leadership transition, Hanson shared, “Jim was both a mentor and a friend. I learned so much from him about the heart of public […]
Jeppesen ForeFlight Launches as Standalone Company to Redefine the Future of Aviation Software
The original innovators of aviation technology are back in a big way. Jeppesen ForeFlight has announced its launch as a new digital aviation entity, backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. The company has completed its separation from Boeing and sale to Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion. Brad […]
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport Sign Sister Airport Agreement
Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have officially signed a sister airport relationship agreement during the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore. This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The agreement was signed […]
Drones Transport Medical Supplies to Healthcare Station in Helsinki
Helsinki is currently exploring how drones could assist with transport during exceptional circumstances. The flights in November will cover a distance of around seven kilometers and will be flown several times per weekday. In early November, the City of Helsinki is piloting drone transports for healthcare supplies on an approximately seven-kilometer route from Kyläsaari to […]
Spread Your Wings: Applications Open for Seventh Edition of Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship
Air Canada and CAE, based in Montréal, continue their collaboration fostering the next generation of women in airline careers through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. The companies announced that applications for the 2026 edition of the Scholarship are now open. Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers […]
Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports Reach New Sustainability Milestone
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department announced that Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) and Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) have, for the first time, been awarded Level 3 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program for the reporting year 2024. The Level 3 accreditation recognizes DVT and GYR for each of their efforts in gathering […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Ardmore Break Ground on $3.3 Million Terminal Upgrade
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Ardmore’s Downtown Executive Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The airport is set to begin renovations involving the demolition of its 60-year-old terminal and its replacement with a new, larger facility. Ardmore’s Downtown Executive Airport is set to undergo a significant […]
Robust Sessions Mix with Island Serenity as 52nd MAMA Conference Hosts Record Turnout
More than two hundred aviation professionals participated in the 52nd Annual Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s (MAMA) Conference at the Margaritaville Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA from October 19-21. Intense by day and laid back by night, delegates participated in a wide range of discussions that included noise mitigation, preparing for the upcoming FIFA […]
