The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics as well as numerous national aviation associations, marked the passing of general aviation advocate and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who tirelessly fought on behalf of the industry throughout his decades of public service. “Sen. Inhofe was a master legislator and general aviation’s great champion,” said National Business […]
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NBAA Tells Congress Workforce Growth Key to Continued US Aviation Leadership
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) highlighted the need to redouble the focus on attracting the next generation of industry professionals as a national priority and urged Congress to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) effectively implements plans contained in the agency’s newly enacted reauthorization to build a workforce that preserves America’s global aviation […]
Art Greenfield Elevated to Senior Vice President, Contest & Records
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced the promotion of Art Greenfield to Senior Vice President, Contest & Records. Greenfield, a leading voice at the NAA for over 30 years, is recognized for his exceptional leadership and influence in the international air sports community. His service to the United States National Air Sports Control and […]
OP ED: Boeing 737 Max
A Guest Perspective by Edward J. McCall, A.A.E., C.A.E. The Boeing 737 Max is once again having problems while flying passengers with numerous issues after two accidents resulting in the loss of over three hundred lives. While the investigations go on again, we need to look back. In May of 1979 an American Airlines maintenance […]
FAA Makes Additional $1 Billion Available for Airport Terminal Program Grants and Announces $289 Million in Awards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, improving the safety and efficiency of air travel. The projects are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s AIG program, part of the $25 billion in total funding […]
Airports, Industry Leaders Unveil Airport Digital Marketplace Concept
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) has released broad research that examines the concept of an Airport Digital Marketplace, aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving revenue growth through digital transformation. The objectives of an Airport Digital Marketplace are to personalize and simplify passenger journeys; modernize processes; boost revenue; […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute Names Mike Ginter as New Leader
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation (GA) advocate and retired Naval aviator, to head its Air Safety Institute. “For more than 70 years, the AOPA Air Safety Institute has delivered life-saving information and education to pilots, and I am honored to be part of continuing that […]
FAA Announces One-Stop Shop for Commercial Space Documents
Effective June 30 the FAA reports all of the regulatory based documents of the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation will be available in an online one-stop shop. The Dynamic Regulatory System will serve as an archive for historical information and will be updated contemporaneously with current documents. The initiative is to improve communication with […]
Ben Baldanza Selected to Receive the 2024 Wright Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Ben Baldanza is the recipient of the 2024 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Baldanza, who has nearly four decades of experience in the airline industry, is considered a leading visionary for introducing the ultra-low-cost model to the United States, which expanded air travel access to millions of Americans. […]
U.S. DOT Announces $123 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 235 airports in 35 states and the District of Columbia. This second round of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants fund a variety of projects such as construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs […]
