Connico has promoted Mihail Risteski to Director of Digital Transformation, a newly created leadership role designed to advance the firm’s integration of technology across projects and operations. As infrastructure projects become increasingly complex and data-driven, Connico is expanding its focus on digital tools and systems that improve collaboration, strengthen decision-making and drive greater efficiency throughout […]
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Soaring Higher: Aviation Industry Leader Shelly deZevallos Continues to Pursue Life and Career Goals for the Greater Good
Story by Laura Pennino for State Aviation Journal State Aviation Journal published a story about Shelly deZevallos by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. on Nov. 10, 2023. Editor Kim Stevens asked what Shelly has been up to since then and what she is planning to do next. Here’s what we learned. _________________________________________________________________________________ Shelly Lesikar deZevallos is […]
Textron Aviation to Feature Broad Range of Industry Leading Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel Aircraft at SUN ’n FUN
Textron Aviation announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston aircraft at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14 through 19, in Lakeland, Florida. This marks the first time that Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel products will be displayed together under the Textron Aviation banner, giving attendees a […]
Firefly Aerospace Selected for the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy
Photo – Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team Earns Top Aerospace Award for Executing First Successful Commercial Lunar Landing and Redefining Cislunar Access The National Aeronautic Association announced that Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Team is the recipient of the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy. This award honors the team’s achievement in completing the first […]
Aviation Industry Expresses Concern About Proposed Burke Lakefront Closure
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) joined a number of other aviation industry organizations to express concern about Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposal to close Burke Lakefront Airport. AOPA, along with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), and Signature Aviation met […]
AOPA Honors Aviation’s Finest at 2026 Hoover Awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honored six aviation leaders on March 17 at the annual Hoover Awards ceremony at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The awards, named for legendary aviator R.A. “Bob” Hoover, recognize individuals whose contributions to general aviation carry on Hoover’s legacy. “This year’s honorees have helped […]
AOPA Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman, Previews Bylaw Changes
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced that Luke Wippler has been elected as the new Chairman of the AOPA Board of Trustees. Outgoing Chair Jim Hauslein made the announcement in an open letter to AOPA members. “Luke combines strong business acumen with a deep passion for aviation and represents the next generation of […]
McFarland Johnson Names Mike Rutkowski, PE, AICP, as Regional Director
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. has announced that Mike Rutkowski, P.E., AICP, has joined as Regional Director. Rutkowski will lead the growth of MJ’s transportation practice in the South while also delivering innovative and sustainable transportation solutions nationwide. As an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member and Professional Engineer, his nationally recognized expertise in holistic multi-modal planning […]
RAF Renews MOU With Bureau of Land Management
Photo Credit: Ben Carlson, Mineral Canyon, UT The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has announced the successful renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Land Management, establishing a framework of cooperation between the two entities. “This renewal has been years in the making,” said RAF Chairman John McKenna, who signed the document on […]
Support Grows for Bills Banning ADS-B Misuse
Support is growing to prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to collect fees from pilots—in Congress, where the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA) is gaining cosponsors, in state capitols across the country, and among top aviation safety officials. “ADS-B data should never be used for accessing a pilot’s personal information or […]
