U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features for American families. The Department is delivering 339 grants to airports in 44 states and two territories through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, including: $289 million to Los […]
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National Aeronautic Association Announces Kelly L. Adams as the Recipient of the 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced Kelly L. Adams, Program Director for the Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Health Professions Scholarship Program, as the recipient of the 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy. Established in 1981 by the Gates Learjet Corporation and awarded annually in partnership with the Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots, […]
Doug Carr Saluted for Decades of Service as Business Aviation Champion
NBAA Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations Doug Carr recently announced his decision to retire from the National Business Aviation Association at the end of August after 28 years of outstanding service to NBAA and the entire business aviation community. “Doug has been a rock upon which NBAA has depended for […]
Connico Hires Senior Cost Specialist for Next Phase of National Growth
Connico has announced the addition of Erika May as senior civil cost specialist. With more than 10 years of construction industry experience, May expands the firm’s cost estimating and project management capabilities to support complex infrastructure projects nationwide. “Erika has an impressive track record in cost estimating and managing complex aviation projects,” said Sri Kumar, […]
EAGLE Members Welcome Public Release of FAA Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan
The industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative welcome the FAA’s release of the Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, an important step toward a smart, safe, and orderly transition away from leaded fuel. With the plan now publicly available, pilots, aircraft owners, airports, fuel producers, and other stakeholders have a […]
A Smart, Safe Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel
By the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) Initiative. The move away from leaded aviation gasoline to an unleaded future is one of the most important transitions facing general aviation. It affects aircraft owners, pilots, airports, fuel producers, distributors, retailers, maintenance providers, engine and airframe manufacturers, and the communities that depend on general aviation every […]
Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced at EAA AirVenture that Ashley Almquist is the winner of AOPA’s Sweepstakes Aviat Husky. Her new airplane, a 2024 Aviat Husky A-1C-200, is a versatile, two-seat tailwheel airplane known for its impressive handling and performance. Almquist graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a […]
BRINC Raises $125M to Place 911 Response Drone on Every Police and Fire Station Roof
BRINC today announced a $125 million financing round led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, Figma’s CEO and founder. The investment brings BRINC’s total capital raised to over a quarter billion dollars and will fuel the company’s mission to deploy 911 response drones at the 80,000 police and fire stations […]
National Aeronautic Association Names Kathryn Hughes as Recipient of the 2026 Stinson Award
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Col. (Ret.) Kathryn Hughes, MD, MPH, DAvMed, USAF, has been named the recipient of the NAA Stinson Award. The Stinson Award honors the legacy of sisters Katherine and Marjorie Stinson, pioneering aviators of the early 20th century. Among the first women to earn pilot’s licenses, they founded […]
AOPA Foundation to Expand High School Aviation Education with Maintenance and Manufacturing Curriculum
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation announced today that it will add a maintenance and manufacturing pathway to its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum, the free, nationally recognized program that has reached more than 130,000 students since it launched in 2016. The new curriculum, which is made possible by a donation from Gregory […]
