The 2026-28 Board of Directors election was held in late July in conjunction with the 80th Annual SWAAAE Summer Conference in Palm Desert, CA. Below are the results of the election, as well as Board member advancements: SAJ Joins SWAAAE in Congratulating Their 2026 Chapter Award Winners and SWAAAE Foundation Scholarship Recipients SWAAAE was pleased […]
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NAA Selects General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. as the 2026 Bruce Whitman Trophy Recipient
The National Aeronautic Association announced that General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., USAF (Ret.), has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Bruce Whitman Trophy. General Brown is recognized for his exceptional leadership and professional achievements in aerospace over nearly 40 years of military service, as well as his enduring dedication to preserving military heritage […]
NBAA, NATA Welcome Cleveland Coalition’s Call to Keep Burke Lakefront Airport Open
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes new calls from a host of Cleveland-area business, education and civic leaders for the Cleveland City Council to reject Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposal to close Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). More than 50 local business leaders joined dozens of citizens and other Cleveland voices in signing letters urging the […]
NATA Congratulates David Cummins on Confirmation as TSA Administrator
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) congratulated David Cummins on his confirmation and swearing-in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). His focus on the TSA workforce, advanced technology, traveler communication, and evolving drone integration and cyber threats comes at an important time for aviation security. “Administrator Cummins brings valuable private-sector transportation […]
NBAA Welcomes Emily Deaton as SVP, Product Development and Sales
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that jetAVIVA CEO and business aviation trailblazer Emily Deaton will join the association in a new role, as senior vice president for product development and sales. Deaton will lead the creation of new offerings and experiences for NBAA members, forge strategic partnerships across the industry, launch new products […]
FAA Investing $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features for American families. The Department is delivering 339 grants to airports in 44 states and two territories through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, including: $289 million to Los […]
National Aeronautic Association Announces Kelly L. Adams as the Recipient of the 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced Kelly L. Adams, Program Director for the Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Health Professions Scholarship Program, as the recipient of the 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy. Established in 1981 by the Gates Learjet Corporation and awarded annually in partnership with the Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots, […]
Doug Carr Saluted for Decades of Service as Business Aviation Champion
NBAA Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations Doug Carr recently announced his decision to retire from the National Business Aviation Association at the end of August after 28 years of outstanding service to NBAA and the entire business aviation community. “Doug has been a rock upon which NBAA has depended for […]
Connico Hires Senior Cost Specialist for Next Phase of National Growth
Connico has announced the addition of Erika May as senior civil cost specialist. With more than 10 years of construction industry experience, May expands the firm’s cost estimating and project management capabilities to support complex infrastructure projects nationwide. “Erika has an impressive track record in cost estimating and managing complex aviation projects,” said Sri Kumar, […]
EAGLE Members Welcome Public Release of FAA Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan
The industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative welcome the FAA’s release of the Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, an important step toward a smart, safe, and orderly transition away from leaded fuel. With the plan now publicly available, pilots, aircraft owners, airports, fuel producers, and other stakeholders have a […]
