The National Association of Flight Instructors has named Brian Wynne as its Executive Director. Wynne will also assume the role of President of the Board of Directors. Wynne is a seasoned association leader who has participated on numerous FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committees as well as the Administrator’s Management Advisory Council. He recently completed a nine-year […]
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USDOT Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Two New Designated Sites for Testing Drones and Other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford announced two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The sites, which will be located in The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Indiana Economic Development Corporation, are the first new UAS testing grounds in nearly a decade. The UAS Test […]
Paradies Lagardère on What’s Changing in Airport Dining
Travelers continue to influence how and what they eat on the go, and Paradies Lagardère is watching those shifts closely. Alice Cheung, sr. director of brands & concepts for the company’s Dining Division, is tracking the culinary trends shaping airport restaurants today and into 2026. From hyper-local chefs to global flavors and evolving guest expectations, […]
Illuminating Engineering Society Welcomes Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) today announced the appointment of Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Carroll joins the IES team today, January 5, 2026. In her new role, Carroll will lead IES’s marketing strategy, brand development, and business growth initiatives. She will be responsible for advancing the Society’s visibility within the […]
EAA Young Eagles Program Continues Strong Gains in 2025
EAA Photo – Cindi Pokorny with a Young Eagle EAA’s Young Eagles program continues to make an impact in aviation, as more than 50,000 young people received flight experiences from 4,250 volunteer EAA-member pilots between October 2024 and October 2025. This period also saw 970 pilots fly a Young Eagle for the first time. “Our […]
Totally ‘Paw-Some’ 2026 TSA Canine Calendar Now Available for Download
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has unleashed the 2026 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency’s more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the United States. The 2026 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for download. It highlights 13 extraordinary canines selected from 97 teams submitted nationwide. Each month features […]
Samson Sky CEO Receives Global Innovator Award at Congressional Ceremony on Capitol Hill
Samson Sky CEO Sam Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade Flying Car, was the honored recipient of the GSA Global Innovator Award 2025 at a recent Congressional Ceremony on Capitol Hill. The ceremony took place on Thursday, December 11th and was attended by several members of the U.S. Congress. Bousfield was awarded with the GSA Global […]
Washington State’s Aviation System Highlighted in State Aviation Journal’s Latest Video
The State Aviation Journal has released its latest video highlighting Washington State’s aviation system. The project, sponsored by Applied Pavement Technology highlights a number of the 134 public use airports in the state. “We’re excited to share this video,” said SAJ Publisher Kim Stevens, “We appreciate all of the assistance we received from industry officials […]
McFarland Johnson Announces Aviation Division Promotions to Fuel Strategic Growth
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has announced four significant promotions in its Aviation Division. “At McFarland Johnson, we are committed to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent within our organization. These promotions within our team reflect not only their individual achievements but also our continued dedication to advancing innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. We are confident […]
NBAA: 2026 White Plains Regional Forum Now Scheduled for May 20
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that its 2026 White Plains Regional Forum has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) runway construction at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The association’s May 20 White Plains Regional Forum will be held at HPN, the same location as last year’s event. […]
