ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its fifth US acquisition as part of its national DaaS rollout. The acquisition of Laventure & Associates, Inc. boosts in-house expertise to service the fast-growing powerline inspection market. The Fort Pierce, Florida land surveying, mapping, and services firm with more than two decades of experience brings a strong […]
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NBAA Urges Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making in Navigating Northeastern Airspace Challenges
While the National Airspace System (NAS) remains the world’s safest, recent equipment outages across one of the nation’s busiest sectors have rattled pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) alike. As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works to resolve these challenges across the Northeastern U.S., the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) urges business aviation flight crews […]
McFarland Johnson Expands Infrastructure Services with Experts Lukas Sturm and Christina Andriole
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced the strategic expansion of its design capabilities with the addition of lighting design professionals Lukas Sturm and Christina Andriole. This marks a significant step in MJ’s commitment to delivering innovative, integrated solutions across the infrastructure landscape. With the addition of these accomplished experts, MJ now offers a broader suite of […]
NBAA Thanks SE Regional Director Greg Voos for Legacy of Service to Members
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recognized Greg Voos, the association’s Southeast regional director, who recently retired after 11 years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. “For more than a decade, NBAA members have […]
AOPA Foundation Awards Record $2.2 Million in Scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the AOPA Foundation announced it will award $2.2 million in scholarships, the largest amount in the Foundation’s history. Beginning last week, nearly 400 recipients will be notified of their awards, out of a competitive pool of nearly 7,000 applicants nationwide. The AOPA Foundation offers a wide variety […]
FAA to Present Live Pilot Phraseology Workshop
“Stand by,” “Go ahead,” “Hold short,” “Monitor…” Sound familiar? Pilots and controllers must have a strong understanding of aviation’s unique language, to communicate clearly and ensure safe flights. The FAA invites you to join them for their “From the Flight Deck LIVE: A Pilot Phraseology Workshop” on May 31, 2 p.m. ET on Zoom and […]
NASAO Joins Modern Skies Coalition Supporting USDOT Secretary’s Air Traffic Control Modernization Plan
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), alongside over 50 other stakeholders in the Modern Skies coalition, released the statement below supporting USDOT Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control modernization plan: “We strongly support Secretary Duffy’s plan to rebuild our nation’s air traffic control system. Recent issues, especially those at DCA and EWR, remind us […]
Sheryl A. Barden, Workforce Pioneer and Advocacy Champion, to Receive NBAA’s Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Sheryl A. Barden, CAM, CEO of Aviation Personnel International (API), will receive the 2025 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas. The Doswell Award honors lifelong achievement and service to business aviation. Barden fully embodies that spirit —a […]
WAI Invites Members To #HonorTheWASP for Memorial Day 2025
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its eighth year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day […]
NASAO Joins Coalition Supporting House ATC-Modernization Plan
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), alongside over 50 other stakeholders in the Modern Skies coalition, released a statement last week endorsing the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Air Traffic Control modernization provisions: “The Modern Skies Coalition strongly endorses the Air Traffic Control modernization proposal from the House Committee on Transportation and […]
