The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has purchased 136 acres of National Forest inholding property adjacent to Meadow View Peak, a Sierra high-country destination approximately 40 air miles northwest of Reno, Nevada. The Foundation plans to develop a new public backcountry airstrip as a place for visitors to enjoy and explore, with day use […]
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NBAA Announces 8 Recipients of 2026 Kern Professionalism Awards
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced it will bestow its 2026 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award upon eight individuals who exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and leadership in support of business aviation safety. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), […]
NATA Names Carol Giles 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award Recipient
NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced Carol Giles as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing her more than four decades of leadership in aviation safety, maintenance, and regulatory policy, as well as her longstanding service to NATA and its members. Giles will be honored November 10 during the Industry Excellence […]
Former NTSB Vice Chairman Michael Graham Joins SOS and ASC
Safety Operating Systems (SOS) and Aviation Safety Compliance (ASC) have announced a major expansion of their transportation-safety leadership: Michael E. Graham, former Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, has joined the SOS and ASC team, effective October 3, 2026. The appointment brings together three of the country’s most experienced transportation-safety leaders. Graham joins […]
EAA Aviation Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 cycle of EAA Aviation Foundation scholarships. Students can apply online through the EAA website. The deadline to apply is December 16, with the scholarships awarded on March 1, 2027. With the help of donors, the EAA Aviation Foundation awarded scholarships totaling more than $680,000 to 106 students in […]
FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration in NAS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System. These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program. The program funds companies working with FAA-designated UAS […]
Ed Bolen Among Inductees to Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
Ed Bolen is among those being inducted into the 2026 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. As president of the National Business Aviation Association, he continues to advocate for the industry. Previously, he led the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and helped advance the General Aviation Revitalization Act while working for Senator Nancy Kassebaum. The Kansas Aviation […]
Props for a Purpose Expands Humanitarian Aviation Capabilities with Its First Dedicated Aircraft
Tecnam has announced that Props for a Purpose, a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to humanitarian aviation, has acquired its first dedicated aircraft: a Tecnam P2012 Traveller. The aircraft has been secured through a 10-year long-term lease agreement with AeroSpring Leasing LLC, marking a significant expansion in both organizations’ operational capabilities. Since its founding, Props for […]
NBAA Names Hubbard as Interim COO, Williams as SVP, Operations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Board of Directors has named Dan Hubbard as interim chief operating officer, and designated Hubbard as the association’s day-to-day lead while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment. Hubbard has been with NBAA for 22 years and has served as its senior vice […]
InfraSolutions Unveils AVIAS 2.0: A New Era in Airport Management
InfraSolutions®, LLC, a McFarland-Johnson, Inc. company, has unveiled AVIAS® 2.0, the next generation of its airport management and planning technology platform. Purpose-built to empower airports with smarter decisions across the entire lifecycle, AVIAS 2.0 brings together advanced analytics, flexible workflows, geospatial intelligence, multi-airport control, and AI-powered assistance in a single, modern platform. Since its launch […]
