After a key Senate committee hearing last week, numerous aviation groups, including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called upon lawmakers to move forward on the nomination of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford appeared last week before […]
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AOPA Aviation STEM Curriculum Earns Students Credit at Community College of Beaver County
Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has entered a nationwide memorandum of understanding with the AOPA Foundation to grant up to 10 credits to students who complete the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The agreement allows high school students to jumpstart their college and professional careers within aviation. […]
At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years. The meeting, hosted by the Department of Transportation (DOT), […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2025-2026 at 97th Annual Conference & Exposition in Atlanta
Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E., Airport Director, Boise Airport, took office June 10 as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2025-2026. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the Association’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, […]
Altaport Launches Transient Management Solutions at Four New Airports, Names Matt Broffman CEO to Accelerate Growth
Altaport, a transient operations management solution for airports, has announced its expansion to four new airports: Palo Alto Airport (KPAO), Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB), Mobile International Airport (KBFM), and St. Elmo Airport (25R). These partnerships reflect Altaport’s continued growth and commitment to helping airports modernize general aviation operations, maximize revenue collection, and enhance the pilot […]
Walmart Takes Flight with Drone Delivery Expansion to 5 New Cities, Redefining Fast, Flexible Retail
Walmart is taking convenience to new heights – and new speeds – with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: […]
NBAA 2025 White Plains Forum Thrills a Record-Setting Crowd
Held under sunny June skies, the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) White Plains Regional Forum was a blockbuster event, marked by an enthusiastic, overflowing crowd, a sold-out exhibit floor, a completely full aircraft showcase and a series of expert-led, standing-room-only panel discussions on the industry’s hottest topics. “NBAA’s White Plains Regional Forum brought together […]
Aerial Application Saves Corn from Severe Tar Spot Infection
A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial applicator immediately expressed concern about making the application because it was already late August, roughly 10-14 days after R4 growth stage, […]
Blade Participates in First Electric Passenger Flight in the U.S.
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. participated in the historic first passenger-carrying flight of an electric aircraft in the U.S. BETA Technologies’ ALIA conventional take-off and landing (“CTOL”) aircraft flew from East Hampton Airport in New York into John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The flight marked a major milestone in the advancement of […]
Aquagga, Inc. Demonstrates Successful PFAS Destruction with DoD-Funded Project
Aquagga, Inc. has successfully completed a PFAS destruction demonstration for the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. The goal of this project is to evaluate and validate emerging PFAS treatment technologies at scale. As one […]
