At the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a nonprofit group focused on helping victims escape human trafficking honored NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and former president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Mark Baker with its highest award. Flights to Freedom flies human trafficking survivors to their […]
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Amy Squitieri Takes the Helm as Mead & Hunt CEO
Mead & Hunt announced that Amy Squitieri will become Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. Currently serving as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Amy brings more than three decades of leadership experience to the role and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction, employee-focused culture, and innovation initiatives. The leadership transition reflects […]
Pavement Technical Solutions Announces Arrival of New Generation of FWD and HWD
Pavement Technical Solutions (PTS) has announced the arrival of a new generation of Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD) and Heavy Weight Deflectometers (HWD), manufactured, calibrated and maintained by Pavement Testing Systems, a new division of PTS. While the names may be new, the equipment is built by the same PTS and JILS technicians known and trusted […]
AOPA Releases New Flight Instructor Refresher Course Incorporating MOSAIC Changes
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will release an updated electronic Flight Instructor Refresher Course (eFIRC) on November 1. The online course, offered by AOPA’s Air Safety Institute (ASI), is one way to keep any flight instructor certificate current. “AOPA is uniquely positioned to offer the most robust, up-to-date course for flight instructors,” said […]
Connico Announces Director Promotion and Two New Hires
Connico has promoted Usman Akram to Field Services Director and announced the additions of Kelly McFadzean as Senior Cost Specialist and Tre Lohre as Analyst 1. Their expertise will strengthen Connico’s ability to guide projects with on-site support, sharper cost insights and strategic counsel, ensuring clients make informed decisions at every stage of the construction […]
American Airlines Unveils Special Flagship Livery Ahead of Centennial Year
Photo – American will start flying a special Flagship livery on a Boeing 777-300 next month. With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one […]
NBAA Board Taps Witzig for Second Term as Chair, Names Byrd New Vice Chair
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have reelected two individuals to the association’s board of directors during an annual meeting held during NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Additionally, the board of directors announced that John Witzig, of Pfizer, will serve a second term as board chair, and Matt Byrd, […]
NBAA Announces 15 Scholarships Awarded at 2025 NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 15 students will be receiving the following awards: William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship Named in honor of retired NBAA staff member […]
NBAA Announces Recipients of 2025 Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the recipients of the Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship, in honor of the association’s former chief operating officer, who retired in 2022. The scholarship was created by NBAA, in coordination with NBAA Charities, to support students interested in pursuing a career in business aviation who are currently enrolled […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Appoints Larry Soles as Director of Operations
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced the appointment of Larry Soles as its new Director of Operations. Soles joins ACSF with an extensive background in operational safety leadership, most recently serving as Senior Director of Operational & System Safety at Wheels Up, where he directed the Safety, Security, and Compliance teams. During his […]
