The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) joined with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to release the findings of the latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll demonstrating the value of business aviation in providing safe, efficient transportation to companies of all sizes, particularly those located in smaller communities with little to no commercial airline […]
Author: Kim Stevens
FAA NW Mountain Region Completes Move, Announces Realignment
FAA Regional Administrator for the Northwest Mountain Region, David Suomi, announced that the Regional Office has completed their move to the city of Des Moines, WA, just two miles south of Sea-Tac airport. The new building is 300,000 square feet and houses 1,460 employees. It is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold […]
Mente Group Names Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast
Mente Group has appointed business aircraft sales expert Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast. Kunycky brings more than 30 years of experience selling aircraft, and national aviation services sales experience, to his new role with the leading business aviation and flight department advisory company. “During his career, Neil Kunycky has earned the respect […]
NASAO Awards Vic Bird with Ambassador of Aviation Award
At its recently concluded 87th annual convention and trade show in Oklahoma City, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), presented its most prestigious award, the Kenneth Rowe Ambassador of Aviation Award, to Victor Bird, Director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Rowe Award is presented to the state aviation director who epitomizes optimism […]
A4A Names Andy Cebula Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants
Airlines for America (A4A), has announced that Andy Cebula has been named Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants. Cebula brings to the association more than three decades of transportation policy experience in safety, security and air traffic control. Through this new position, Cebula will manage A4A’s efforts to further NextGen results by working with other […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Apprenticeship Program for Local High School Graduates
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced it is launching an accredited apprenticeship program in cooperation with Indian River State College. The program is being created in response to the increasing demand for high quality manufacturing candidates at Piper Aircraft. The two-year program, which will officially start in the summer of 2019, will initially begin with 10 individuals […]
American Airlines Awards $337,000 to Aviation Organizations Dedicated to Training Tomorrow’s Aviators
American Airlines announced that it is awarding $337,000 to 17 aviation-focused schools and organizations around the country that are dedicated to training the next generation of aviators. The grants are an example of American’s continued efforts to help grow and diversify the nation’s pool of pilots. “We believe we’re making the pilot profession more visible, […]
FAA Relaunches ADS-B Out Rebate
The FAA announced the relaunching of its $500 ADS-B rebate program effective immediately and running through Oct. 11, 2019. The Agency is making $4,900,000.00 available under the rebate program, which will fund 9,792 ADS-B Out installations. As of Jan. 1, 2020, aircraft flying in airspace where a transponder is necessary today will be required to […]
Production Continues in Ohio on Groundbreaking Museum Film
The Commemorative Air Force and Hemlock Films have brought production for the new film CAF Rise Above: WASP to North East Ohio. This new film experience about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) is designed to educate and inspire. The film is part of the larger Rise Above education initiative created by the Commemorative Air […]
American Announces Nonstop Service from Yuma to Dallas Fort Worth
American Airlines announced that it will offer daily nonstop flights from Yuma International Airport, with service to Dallas Fort Worth. The daily nonstop service between Yuma and Dallas Fort Worth will begin March 2019 with an early morning departing flight and early evening return flight. The new route will be served by a CRJ700 with […]
