Kimley-Horn has announced that Elizabeth McQueen has been added to the company’s Aviation Planning Practice. She brings significant depth of planning experience and more specifically, sophisticated modeling and simulation, airfield planning and design, obstruction and airspace analyses, and complex data visualization to Kimley-Horn. Previously, McQueen served as project manager on several large-scale airspace and airport […]
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Kaplan & Mello Sees Strong 2019 for the DBE Certified Aviation Consulting Firm
For Melissa Kaplan, owning her own business was never part of the flight plan. Yet, now in its second year, Kaplan & Mello Planning (KMP) is off to a strong start for the DBE certified business owner. “Never in a million years did I imagine myself starting my own company,” said Kaplan. A 2001 Graduate […]
Continental Motors Announces Name Change to Continental Aerospace Technologies
Continental Motors Group has announced that the company is changing its name to Continental Aerospace Technologies as part of a global rebranding program. After conducting studies including customer and team member focus groups from all continents, Continental is modernizing its name and logo to align its Vision to continuously innovate to be the first choice […]
NBAA Announces Executive Promotions, New Association Division
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the recent promotions of three long-time NBAA team members, as well as the formation of a new Strategy & Innovation Division. Mike Nichols, CAM, CAE, will lead the new division as senior vice president, strategy and innovation; Joanne “Jo” Damato, CAM, has been named vice president, educational […]
American Airlines Hosts Medal of Honor Recipients
American Airlines team members reaffirmed their commitment to our nation’s military with annual events paying tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. The events culminated with a charter flight carrying 26 recipients and their families to Washington, D.C., recently to attend National Medal of Honor Day events and activities. “American Airlines and our more than 130,000 […]
FAA Rule Would Streamline Commercial Space Launch and Reentry Requirements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a proposed rule that would streamline federal commercial space transportation requirements for future launch, reentry, and launch-site providers, and maintain safety during launches and reentries. The proposed rule follows the National Space Council’s 2018 ‘Space Policy Directive 2’, which called on the Secretary of Transportation to review and […]
FAA, NBAA Issue Joint Reminder on ADS-B Equipage Mandate
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen joined with Dan Elwell, acting administrator of the FAA, to issue a reminder to the business aviation community to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B) equipment on their aircraft before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline. “Without ADS-B, your operation will not be able to […]
EAA Accepting Applications for Flight Training Scholarships
Online applications are now being accepted through June 1, 2019, for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s flight training scholarships, opening opportunities for those interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation. The online portal for scholarship applications is available year-round, but with specific dates for various types of aviation-related scholarships. Those include: · March 1-June […]
BRS Aerospace Whole Aircraft Parachute Rescue System Records 400 Saved Lives
BRS Aerospace has documented the 400th and 401st life saved as a result of deploying the company’s whole aircraft parachute rescue system, a notable milestone in aviation safety. The whole aircraft parachute rescue system provides peace of mind to thousands of pilots, passengers and their families. “This milestone and all of the lives saved is […]
MDOT Recognizes South Haven Area Regional Airport with Award
Pictured above are, from left, Jon Woodhams, South Haven Airport Authority, David Johnson, Airport Manager, Ron Wright, South Haven Airport Authority and Ross Woodhams, South Haven Airport Authority. Photo by Kenn Potts. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has recognized the South Haven Area Regional Airport as the recipient of the Airport of […]
