National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen extended his gratitude to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker for his service and dedication to America’s aviation leadership. Whitaker last week announced his plan to resign on Jan. 20, 2025, in a letter to FAA employees. “While short, Mike’s tenure in the left […]
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NBAA, NATA Congratulate Rep. Graves on His Reinstatement as House T&I Chair
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomed the reappointment of Rep. Sam Graves (R-06-MO) as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Rep. Graves understands the importance of American aviation as the gold standard globally and works tirelessly to ensure the U.S. remains the […]
GAMA President & CEO Testifies before Congress Regarding Implementation of FAA Reauthorization
On December 11th, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation in a hearing entitled: “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation”. In his testimony, Bunce applauded Congress for passing the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act into law, which […]
James Viola Congratulated by Industry as Incoming GAMA President and CEO
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors announced that James Viola would lead the association as the next President and CEO starting in the Spring of 2025 as current President and CEO, Pete Bunce, is set to retire after 20 years at the helm. Viola was welcomed to the post by other aviation […]
More Than $20 Million in Additional Grants Announced from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for airport and […]
Aviation Businesses Finish Strong in 2024, Look for Continued Growth and Success in 2025
By Kim Stevens Photo above – Kinexis Consulting LLC, a New Jersey-based firm, established in 2016 performed well and met its goals in 2024. For three very diverse aviation businesses, 2024 had one thing in common – each performed well. “2024 has been a great year for us with a very strong 4th quarter,” […]
$20 Million Announced in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airport Owned Air Traffic Control Towers
For a fourth year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $20 million being awarded to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 15 states. This funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers across the country. The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to smaller […]
James Hauslein Elected as New AOPA Chairman
The AOPA Board of Trustees has elected James N. “Jim” Hauslein as chairman. Hauslein joined the board in 2012 and has served on numerous committees and chaired the Finance and Investment Committee. Hauslein has been an AOPA member since 1987, well before he earned his private pilot certificate in 1996. He later went on to […]
WAI to Honor the 2025 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2025 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These three female trailblazers will be honored at the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference during a ceremony and celebration dinner at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, March 28, 2025. […]
FAA Accepting Applications for Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now accepting applications for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee (BCWAAC). The new committee will provide recommendations to the FAA and Department of Transportation (DOT) on how to attract women and girls to pursue careers in aviation. The FAA is accepting applications in the Federal Register through […]
