The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) activated its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database last week to facilitate the business aviation industry’s mobilization in support of relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has caused widespread damage to communities across the Southeastern U.S. The HERO database allows people to enter information about the […]
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NATA Awards Its Highest Honor to Lou Pepper FBO Pioneer to Receive Prestigious Ong Memorial Award
Lou Pepper, who built Atlantic Aviation into one of the nation’s largest general aviation companies and helped redefine the idea of a service-first fixed base operator (FBO), will be awarded NATA’s William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award. The award is NATA’s highest tribute, named in honor and memory of the association’s co-founder and first president, […]
NATA Recognizes Lirio Liu with Major Leadership Honor
For her stellar service to general aviation through an exceptional and impactful career at the Federal Aviation Administration, Lirio Liu will be honored with the NATA Distinguished Public Service Award. The award is a special honor selected by the NATA Board of Directors and members—recognizing outstanding public service and contributions to the industry. It will […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Dates for 2025 Safety Symposium
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced that its 2025 Safety Symposium will take place from April 7-9, hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus. The event, co-hosted by Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and the College of Aviation, will bring together business aviation professionals dedicated to advancing safety in […]
JetZero Welcomes Safety and Operations Expert Steve Dickson to Board of Advisors
JetZero has announced Steve Dickson will join its Board of Advisors. Administrator Dickson, a tireless safety advocate, most recently served as the 18th administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where he led the agency’s turnaround, ensuring the FAA regained the public’s trust and its stature as the premier aviation authority in the world. Dickson […]
NAA Announces 2024 Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation Award, a diverse group whose backgrounds include air racing, air traffic control and Army Special Operations missions. One of the highest honors given in U.S. aerospace, the Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen Award has been […]
AOPA Names Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO Beginning January 1, 2025
AOPA has named Darren Pleasance to serve as its new president and chief executive officer. Pleasance, who will join AOPA on January 1, 2025, brings a wealth of aviation and business experience to the role. “I’m honored with the opportunity I’m being given to help steward AOPA forward into the future, and I’m inspired by […]
Signature Aviation Receives Green Power Leadership Award from EPA
Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has received a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more than 20 years, EPA’s annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America’s leading green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing the nation’s green […]
Flying Musicians Open 2025 Scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the opening of its two unique scholarship programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarship […]
FAA Releases Draft Engineering Brief on Vertiport Design; Written Comments Invited
The FAA’s Office of Airports released draft Engineering Brief (EB) 105A, Vertiport Design, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Principal changes include adjustments to geometry sizing, addition of aircraft parking, and creation of a downwash and outwash protection area. Industry is invited to submit written comments to vertiports@faa.gov through Friday, October 18, 2024. To supplement industry […]
