The National Association of State of Aviation Officials (NASAO) recently announced the launch of the NASAO-sponsored Training Program. Over the past year, NASAO has collaborated with state aviation departments of transportation, aviation industry partners, and the Federal Aviation Administration to design online courses to educate state aviation employees and airport stakeholders on the aviation industry, […]
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Deborah McElroy to Retire from ACI-NA
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced that longtime Executive Vice President Deborah C. McElroy will retire from the organization, effective December 31, 2018. Following her retirement, McElroy will continue to serve ACI-NA in an advisory capacity for special projects. “Everyone at ACI-NA – including me – has greatly benefited from Debby’s guidance on […]
FAA Announces Key Appointments for Executive Directors of Aircraft Certification and UAS Integration
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced Earl Lawrence’s promotion to the Agency’s Executive Director for Aircraft Certification. Lawrence was previously Executive Director for the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office. He succeeds Dorenda Baker, who retired Nov. 30 after a distinguished aviation safety career. Jay Merkle, Deputy Vice President […]
ATC System Command Center Balances Demand with Capacity
If you think of our National Airspace System as a symphony, the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center is the conductor. The FAA says it’s a 24/7 operation where staff set the traffic flow for the entire day. The role of the Command Center is to balance air traffic demand with system […]
11 Med-Trans Bases Re-Accredited By Leading Industry Commission
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has re-accredited eleven Med-Trans air medical transport bases in the United States. “This recognition is a result of the hard work and professionalism of every employee to become the best at their positions of tremendous responsibility in transporting and caring for patients,” said Med-Trans Corporation President […]
Graves Elected Republican Leader of T&I Committee
On Friday, November 30th, U.S. Representative Sam Graves was elected by members of the House Republican Conference to lead the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as Ranking Member. “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to lead this important Committee at such a critical time for our nation’s infrastructure,” said Graves. “Infrastructure seems to […]
Serco Names Michael Huerta as Senior Consultant Supporting Global Aviation
Serco Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Huerta as a Senior Consultant. In this role, Mr. Huerta will provide strategic guidance to Serco’s aviation business in the U.S. and have a role in developing the aviation strategy globally. In January 2018, Mr. Huerta completed a five-year term as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). […]
AOPA 80TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is commemorating its 80-year history by releasing Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America, filled with breathtaking photography, little-known artifacts, and discovered historic pieces. Entertainingly written to offer clever insight and backstories, the book tells the history of general aviation through the lens […]
Matt Wenham Named 2019 ACC Board of Directors Chair
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the election of Matt Wenham, Group Manager of Aviation Engineering & Construction, C&S Companies, as the chair of the 2019 ACC Board of Directors. Wenham assumed the position at the ACC membership meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, during the 40th ACC Annual Conference & Exposition in Bermuda. […]
RTCA Names Captain Terry McVenes as New President and CEO
Terry McVenes, who has a long history with aviation standards, has been named the new President and CEO of RTCA. He has served as a member and industry co-chair of the FAA Voluntary Aviation Safety Information Sharing (VASIS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. McVenes comes to RTCA after spending the past decade at The Boeing Company, where […]
