Textron Aviation has announced that its Cessna Citation Longitude (shown above – Business Wire photo) super-midsize jet has achieved provisional type certification (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration. The PTC allows operators to begin Citation Longitude flight training in preparation for deliveries early next year and paves the way for the program’s final phase of […]
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NASAO Recognizes State Aviation Officials for Outstanding Service and Programs
Each year the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) awards special recognition to state aviation programs and the officials who have unselfishly dedicated much of their careers to the industry in their state and often times, on the national level. Topping the list of awards this year was the prestigious Kenneth Rowe Ambassador of […]
AAAE Board of Directors Confirms Larry Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, as Secretary/Treasurer
The Board of Directors of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has announced the approval of a slate of leaders to the Association’s Executive Committee, including the election of Spokane International Airport CEO Larry Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, to serve as Secretary/Treasurer. The vacancy on the AAAE Executive Committee filled by Krauter was created by […]
Academy of Model Aeronautics names Chad Budreau Executive Director
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has named Chad Budreau as its new Executive Director. Budreau has held this position on an interim basis since April 2018, and previously served as AMA’s Public Relations and Government Affairs Director. “With Chad’s extensive experience in model aviation and deep understanding of AMA’s mission, he is undoubtedly the […]
Lightspeed Aviation announces sponsorship of Lightning Formation Airshows Team
Lightspeed Aviation has announced sponsorship of the Lightning Formation Airshows Team, a highly experienced team of talented formation and aerobatic pilots. Commenting on the announcement, Teresa De Mers, Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation, said, “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with this team of exemplary pilots. They have the skills and experience to […]
Shaffer Appointed To Top FAA Airports Post
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Dan Elwell has named D. Kirk Shaffer as the FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, effective December 17. In this position, Shaffer will oversee the annual Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Since 2017 through the AIP program, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced nearly $7 billion in investments in the […]
NASAO Selects Shelly Simi as President
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has selected Shelly Simi as the new President and CEO. In this capacity, Simi will work closely with the NASAO Board of Directors and state representatives to actualize the mission and vision while enhancing the goals of the Association. Simi joins NASAO in early 2019, following her […]
Penney, Diachun Join EAA Board of Directors
Heather Penney and Ben Diachun, who each have extensive aviation experience and recreational aviation interests, have recently been added to the Experimental Aircraft Association board of directors. They were approved as Class III directors for EAA and will serve one-year renewable terms on the EAA board. “We are grateful that Heather and Ben have accepted […]
AAAE Calls on Airlines to End Opposition to Adjusting Local User Fee to Improve Facilities
With airlines collecting nearly $1.3 billion in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2018 – another new record and the 10th consecutive quarter in excess of $1 billion – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) again called on U.S. carriers to drop their short-sighted opposition to adjusting the federal cap on a local […]
Airspace Challenges Part of 2018 Western Regional Partnership Principals’ Meeting Held in New Mexico
Senior leaders from state, federal and tribal agencies gathered November 14-15 for the 2018 Western Regional Partnership’s (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A Plenary Session on Airspace Challenges and Opportunities was presented and covered the mix of civil, military and unmanned aerial systems in the national airspace. WRP Co-Chairs Mr. Mike Mower, […]
