The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) You Can Fly program received the 2019 Frank G. Brewer Trophy during the National Aeronautic Association’s Fall Awards Dinner in Arlington, Virginia, Tuesday evening. According to an NAA press release, AOPA’s You Can Fly program was recognized “…for fostering an appreciation of general aviation flying by working to […]
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NBAA Congratulates Medical Response Pioneer Joan Sullivan Garrett on National Aviation Hall of Fame Induction
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen congratulated Joan Sullivan Garrett – a former NBAA Board member and NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award recipient – as an inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Class of 2020, in recognition of her visionary work as the founder of MedAire, the […]
NBAA Awards Inaugural Cheri Rudd Memorial Scholarship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named business aviation flight attendant Rebekah Knaster as the recipient of its first Cheri Rudd Memorial Scholarship, for exemplifying business aviation’s commitment to exceptional customer service. Knaster was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to attend accredited professional training courses focused on advanced customer service. This annual scholarship was created […]
GCR Launches New AirportIQ 5010 Site
GCR Inc. (GCR), a New Orleans-based technology and professional services firm, announced that it has launched a new version of the popular 5010 site along with a new domain: AirportIQ5010.com. For more than 20 years, GCR’s AirportIQ 5010 site has displayed the most current airport information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aeronautical Data […]
Interel Closure to Leave NASAO Homeless, In Search for New President
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced a change of management and executive leadership heading into 2020. NASAO has been contracted with the association management firm, Interel, since 2017 when the company acquired Association Management Group, Incorporated. With the announcement of Interel’s U.S. office closure, and termination of all association management services […]
EAA Honors Five Aviators with Halls of Fame Induction
The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made by five people to the world of flight as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on November 7 during a ceremony at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The five inductees represent a spectrum of aviation within the EAA community and […]
C&S Joins The Good Traveler Program for Carbon Offsets of Airline Travel
C&S Companies has announced its partnership with The Good Traveler Program to reduce the firm’s carbon footprint related to employee air travel. Building on years of experience working with airport clients to decarbonize the aviation industry, the company says it is excited to continue and deepen their commitment to corporate sustainability. As a national firm […]
CAMI Launched to Support Responsible Integration of Air Mobility into Urban Transportation
Photo above – Airbus display at EAA AirVenture 2019. SAJ photo. The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) has announced its launch with the support of its founding members. CAMI is a new nonprofit industry association dedicated to providing communities, and the decision makers that support them, with the information and tools that will be vital […]
Premier Aircraft Reaches 1,800 Aircraft Sales Milestone
Premier Aircraft Sales achieved a record milestone Nov. 4, selling 1,800 aircraft since the company was founded 16 years ago. The mark was set with a DA62 sale – the second such DA62 Premier has sold in the past 30 days. “We’ve sold more Diamonds than any North American dealer, so it’s appropriate that we […]
LZControl Teams with FAA to Develop Enhanced Airport Database
LZControl, has signed a research agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct testing for the purposes of improving the U.S. airport master record (5010) database. FAA and industry safety groups, including the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), have identified a need to improve and enhance low-altitude infrastructure. Accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information […]
