FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford was inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 in Carmel, Indiana. Honorees have made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, the nation, or the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. “I am honored to be recognized […]
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AOPA Welcomes Charles Lynch to Board of Trustees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced that Charles Lynch has joined the Board of Trustees. Lynch, an AOPA member since 1993, recently retired as Senior Vice President after a distinguished 30-year career with NetJets. He is also an accomplished pilot and holds a fixed-wing commercial certificate with single-engine land, multi-engine land, and […]
Ève Laurier Joins Corporate Angel Network Board of Directors
Corporate Angel Network (CAN has announced the appointment of Ève Laurier to its Board of Directors. Laurier, an accomplished leader with a proven track record in communications, corporate affairs, and stakeholder engagement, brings a wealth of expertise that will strengthen CAN’s mission to ease the physical, emotional, and financial burden of cancer patients by providing […]
FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award
NATA is honoring FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau with its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing his steadfast leadership and integrity during a pivotal time for aviation. Deputy Administrator Rocheleau’s career has been dedicated to strengthening the national airspace system through safety, modernization, and partnership. His leadership as Deputy Administrator—and as Acting FAA Administrator during […]
Recreational Aviation Foundation – Public Comments Requested for Oregon’s Blue Mountains National Forest
The US Forest Service is required to revise its 1990 Land Management Plan for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon, referred to as the Blue Mountains National Forests. Land Management Plans are important documents that provide specific, long-term directions for land use. Revised wording to the Blue Mountains Forest Plan may result […]
NASAO Concludes Successful 94th Annual Convention, Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors
Photo – NASAO/Shahn Sederberg The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2025 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Anchorage, Alaska held Sept. 21-24, 2025, drawing more than 400 attendees and representatives from 36 states, NASAO leadership called the event a resounding success. “NASAO’s 94th annual meeting again provided a valuable opportunity for […]
Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey Receives NATA’s Top Honor
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that Roger Woolsey, owner and CEO of Million Air Interlink (Million Air) and REW Investments, Inc., has been named the 2025 recipient of the Association’s prestigious William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award—NATA’s highest honor for extraordinary achievement and extended service to the general aviation industry. Woolsey’s career […]
Castle Aviation’s Michael Grossmann Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Decades of Leadership
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is presenting its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Grossmann, Founder & CEO of Castle Aviation, in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and steadfast commitment to advancing business and general aviation. Grossmann has been a driving force in the aviation community for more than 40 years. Since […]
NBAA Announces Promotion of Aviator, NAS Expert Heidi Williams to Association Vice President
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Heidi Williams vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure, expanding her role in overseeing the association’s policies and coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state and local officials. “Heidi has been instrumental in advocating for business aviation at the highest levels of government, helping to ensure […]
Justin Wortman Joins RS&H to Support Firm’s National Aviation Architecture Services
Employee-owned, national architecture, engineering and consulting firm RS&H welcomes Justin Wortman as an Associate Vice President, Senior Project Director, Aviation. With two decades of experience leading large-scale airport programs, Wortman will help further strengthen RS&H’s ability to deliver transformative solutions for aviation clients nationwide. His expertise spans planning, design management and program leadership for major […]
