Baldwin Safety & Compliance has announced the appointment of a new leadership team following the retirement of founders Don and Nancy Baldwin at the end of May 2024. Dr. Jason Starke, who brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing safety in the industry, will be filling the role of […]
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AAAE Elects Leaders for 2024-2025 at 96th Annual Conference & Exposition in Nashville
Photo above – The 2024-2025 AAAE Executive Committee (from left to right): Second Vice Chair Marshall Stevens, A.A.E.; First Past Chair Perry Miller, Ph.D., A.A.E., IAP; Chair Rick Crider, A.A.E.; First Vice Chair Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E.; Second Past Chair Mark Gale, A.A.E.; Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., ACE. Rick Crider, A.A.E., Executive Vice President, Port San […]
State Aviation Officials Commend Bipartisan Agreement on FAA Reauthorization
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) commends the bipartisan, bicameral compromise FAA reauthorization bill, which the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees released yesterday. This bill would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through fiscal year 2028. “State aviation officials are pleased […]
Shaan Bhanji Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation Board of Governors
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced the addition of Shaan Bhanji to its Board of Governors. Bhanji, founder of the revolutionary platform FlyEasy, which was recently acquired by Tuvoli, brings a dynamic blend of technology development expertise, marketing acumen, and deep-rooted industry relationships to the ACSF. Bhanji’s appointment comes at a pivotal time […]
NTSB, Aviation Associations Comment on FAA Final Rule Requiring Operators and Organizations to Implement SMS
The National Transportation Safety Board along with a number of aviation associations welcomed recent action by the FAA that will require charter airlines, commuter airlines, helicopter emergency medical services, air tours and certain aircraft manufacturers to implement safety management systems (SMS), but the NTSB says still more action is needed to protect all passengers. “Requiring […]
U.S. Navy Selects Electra to Design Ship-Based eSTOL Logistics Aircraft
Photo above – Ongoing flight testing of Electra’s 2-seat eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft showcases its capability to operate as a contested logistics platform with ground rolls as short as 150 feet. Electra’s production aircraft will carry 9 passengers or 2,500 pounds of cargo up to 500 miles. Credit: Electra Electra.aero, Inc. announced that the U.S. […]
$76 Million in Grants Announced from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports, From Runway Improvements to Better Facilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport […]
VI&E Solutions and Spectrum Associates to Create eVTOL Infrastructure Ecosystem in New England
Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions and Spectrum Associates Inc., have formally agreed to collaborate on the development of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure ecosystem, specifically focusing on vertiports in the New England region of the United States. This partnership, outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MOU), entails a two-phase endeavor. The initial […]
U.S. Army Awards Electra $1.9 Million Contract for Powered Wind Tunnel Test of Contested Logistics eSTOL Aircraft
Photo above – Results from flight testing of Electra’s 2-seat experimental tech demonstrator aircraft, ongoing since November 2023, combined with the Army-funded powered wind tunnel test of Electra’s prototype contested logistics aircraft design, will inform the final design of Electra’s eSTOL product aircraft. Photo Credit: Electra Electra.aero, Inc. has announced a Small Business Innovation Research […]
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci Joins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees
Flexjet, Inc. announced that its Chairman, Kenn Ricci, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ricci’s appointment was effective on March 29, 2024. “It is vital to the growth of the aviation industry that we continue to attract, coach and retain young talent. In fact, that is one of the […]
