Airports generate hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic activity annually in the United States, supporting millions of jobs and serving as critical gateways for commerce, tourism, emergency response, and national security. For states and local communities, an airport is often the single largest economic asset they own. Each airport plays a unique role based […]
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Air Care Alliance Welcomes Shakeel Mozaffar as New Director
The Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nonprofit public service organization representing a nationwide network of volunteer pilot groups that deliver impactful and inspiring service through aviation, has announced the appointment of Shakeel Mozaffar to its Board of Directors. “Our Board of Directors is composed of a dedicated team of leaders committed to fostering and enhancing […]
AOPA Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Moves to Advisory Role
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today announced a leadership transition as President and CEO Darren Pleasance steps out of the day-to-day CEO role and into an advisory capacity to support AOPA and the Board of Trustees during the search for AOPA’s next leader. Over time, it’s become increasingly clear that the AOPA CEO […]
National Aeronautic Association Honors Boeing’s Stephanie Pope
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) presented the 2025 Clifford Henderson Trophy to Stephanie Pope, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, earlier this month. The ceremony, held before an audience of aviation pioneers, government officials, and industry leaders in the nation’s capital, celebrated Pope’s transformative leadership and […]
Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability
Story and photo by Richard McManus F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations. The training brings together Airmen from multiple specialties to […]
The Sky’s First Chapter
Before the sky was crowded with aircraft, before airports had terminals or gates, before flying was routine, flight was still an experiment. Early aircraft operated at the edge of what was possible. Pilots flew without instruments or reliable maps, never fully certain how or where they would land. The sky wasn’t yet a place of […]
NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee has selected two individuals as recipients of its 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship. Each scholarship covers the cost of registration associated with attendance at the 2026 NBAA Leadership Conference. The Leadership Conference is designed for current and future leaders in all facets […]
BrightPortal Celebrates 17 Year Milestone
BrightPortal Resources is celebrating its 17th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in their journey to provide innovative solar-powered lighting solutions for taxiways, runways, and heliports. “For 17 years, we have been a trusted partner for airports and heliports, delivering cost-effective solutions that enhance safety and efficiency,” said Tim Cowsert, with BrightPortal. “We offer a turnkey […]
Bizav Industry Leaders DeMoor, Swanson Inducted into NBAA CAM Fellow Program
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will recognize two new members of the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Fellow Program at its Leadership Conference, Feb. 2-4 in San Antonio, TX. The new members, who were industry-nominated and chosen by a peer-evaluated process, are: DeMoor oversees the tax vertical in MySky’s suite of technology forward aviation finance […]
Paradies Lagardère’s 210 Airport Dining Locations Earn Certified Green Restaurant Status
Photo above – Mattison’s City Grille at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Leading North American airport restaurateur and retailer Paradies Lagardère announced that over 98.5% of the company’s 213 airport dining locations have earned the Certified Green Restaurant® status from the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national nonprofit that has been helping restaurants become more environmentally […]
