Photo above – AAAE staff celebrate reaching 10,000 members during a monthly staff meeting. Â The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has announced that it has exceeded 10,000 members – a record high in the association’s 95-year history. These members represent a wide range of aviation professionals at approximately 966 airports and more than […]
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Ambassador Carol B. Hallett to Receive the 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence
The Board of Governors of the Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce that Ambassador Carol B. Hallett has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Hallett is being honored for her visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to shaping the future of aviation during […]
Aerial Applicators Seeding Cover Crops by Air Early This Fall
While the farm season is winding down, aerial applicators are still working by seeding cover crops via aircraft. You may continue to hear the hum of an aircraft’s engine until early fall. One of the most promising conservation practices aerial applicators can assist farmers with is aerially applying cover crop seeds, which are grasses, legumes, […]
Ross Perot Jr. Named Recipient of 2023 Whitman Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Mr. Ross Perot, Jr. has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. Perot is being honored for his commitment to preserving, recognizing, and sharing the impact of America’s military heroes for the inspiration of aviators to come. A native of Dallas, graduate […]
NBAA Names Nel Stubbs as Recipient of 2023 Jack Doswell Award
Photo above – Nel Stubbs gives a presentation at a 2015 Conklin & de Decker seminar in Virginia. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will award its John P. “Jack” Doswell Award upon Nel Stubbs, a preeminent authority whose guidance has optimized the ownership and use of business aircraft for countless entrepreneurs and companies worldwide. […]
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates. In making this decision, the FAA recognizes the unanticipated issues that some operators are […]
McFarland Johnson Celebrates Regional Growth and Commitment to Clients with Opening of New Larger Office
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, and construction services firm, has announced the opening of its new larger office in Hollywood, Florida. The larger facilities were required to meet McFarland Johnson’s growing staff and long-term client needs serving the firm’s clients throughout South Florida and the Southeast U.S. with planning, engineering, and […]
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates. In making this decision, the FAA recognizes the unanticipated issues that some operators are […]
NASAO Announces 2023 – 2024 Board Members
Photo above – The 2023–2024 NASAO Board of Directors was announced during a general session on Tuesday afternoon. The ushering in of the new board was commemorated by the passing of the gavel from NASAO Immediate Past Chair, David Ulane (CO) (right), to Chair Kyle Wanner (ND). The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) […]
Aviation Groups Embrace Announcement to Name Michael G. Whitaker as Nominee for FAA Administrator
Late last week the White House announced the intent to nominate Michael G. Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the FAA. Aviation Associations were quick to embrace the idea. “The FAA, the civil aviation industry and the American flying-public deserve a leader with experience in managing large organizations and an aviation background to develop an aviation […]
