Photo above – Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport As travel continues to boom following the COVID pandemic, many U.S. small and mid-sized airports are embracing innovative technologies to plan for airport growth and expansion with a focus on sustainability. InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, recently launched AVIAS™, a cloud-based comprehensive airport management platform. The launch of […]
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VOICEBRAIN brings AI to the aviation industry and announces its CRADA agreement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
VoiceBrain is unveiling its patented platform to the aviation industry. VoiceBrain has also entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate its advanced voice AI technology into the Oakland Transportation Security Administration (TSA) radio operations. This innovative solution is already operational at several airports, with a […]
NBAA Welcomes Industry Veteran Laura Everington as Director, Flight Operations and Regulations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Laura Everington has joined the association as its director, flight operations and regulations. Everington brings extensive industry experience to NBAA. In her new role, she will act as the staff liaison to the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group (RIAG) and the International Operations Committee (IOC). She also […]
NASAO Concludes Successful 93rd Annual Convention, Announces 2024 Award Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pittsburgh, held from September 7-11, 2024. With more than 380 attendees registered and representation from 39 states and territories, NASAO leadership dubbed the event a success. “NASAO’s 93rd annual meeting once again provided the opportunity for state aviation […]
AOPA Asks FAA to Block Aircraft Tracking for Fees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association urged the Federal Aviation Administration to intervene on behalf of general aviation (GA) pilots (including 300,000 AOPA members) and block the use of FAA-mandated aircraft tracking technology by third parties to assess fees based on aircraft movements—a practice that raises many concerns, including violation of privacy, and violation of […]
NASAO Announces 2024 – 2025 Board Members
Photo above, from left; Frank Farmer, AL (NASAO Treasurer), Clayton Stambaugh, IL (NASAO Vice Chair), Kyle Wanner, ND (Immediate Past Chair), Martin Blake, IN (NASAO Chair), Becca Gallas, P.E., NC (NASAO Secretary), and Greg Pecoraro (NASAO President & CEO). Photo by Daniel Stanley. Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced members of […]
AIAA Names Clay Mowry as Chief Executive Officer
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced today that its Board of Trustees has selected Clay Mowry as the Institute’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Mowry is a globally recognized space industry executive with experience across the international aerospace community. He will join the Institute effective 1 October 2024. Mowry succeeds Dan Dumbacher, […]
FAA Announces More Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants to […]
NBAA Maintenance Committee Honors Former Member James Sullivan
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Committee, at its recent meeting in Washington, DC, announced the renaming of its scholarship travel fund to the James Sullivan Travel Fund, in honor of the former committee member and past award recipient who passed away unexpectedly this summer. Sullivan was 32. The fund offsets travel and lodging […]
Paradies Lagardère Names Marie Grimm as VP of Dining Operations
Paradies Lagardère has named Marie Grimm as the company’s new vice president of dining operations. Grimm previously served as the head of culinary at airport restaurateur OTG Management and has successfully led culinary transformations for renowned brands such as NBC Universal Studios, Dine Global Brands and Darden Restaurants. With over 20 years of experience in […]
