The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 2024 Flight Training Experience Survey received thousands of submissions from students and pilots across the country. Six flight schools and six flight instructors were chosen as the most excellent in their respective region. The Flight Training Experience survey asked student pilots, newly minted pilots, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings […]
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Pilot Retirement – When the Clock Stops: Embracing the Journey from Active Pilot to Retirement
By Judy Rice Some pilots are ready to retire when the time comes. Others already have their eye on a second career. When the time comes, whether by choice or another reason, such as medical, have a plan. No matter your age, all pilots should think about what comes next when their flying career ends. […]
NATA Names Jenny Ann Urban Managing Director of Air Charter and Maintenance
Jenny Ann Urban has joined the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) team as Managing Director of Air Charter and Maintenance. In this role, Urban monitors executive branch agency activities and serves as the team liaison to NATA’s Air Charter and Maintenance Committees. She also represents the association at industry and government meetings, hearings, and events, […]
NATA Names Juliet Jordan Managing Director of Industry Affairs and Innovation
Juliet Jordan has joined the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) team as Managing Director of Industry Affairs and Innovation. In this role, Jordan monitors executive branch agency activities and serves as the team liaison to NATA’s Airport Business, Environment, and AAM Committees. She represents the association at industry and government meetings, hearings, and events, including […]
Five-Alpha President Rex Alexander Named Recipient of HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety Award
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Five-Alpha Founder and President Rex Alexander is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Safety Award. The award, sponsored by BLR Aerospace, recognizes outstanding contributions in the promotion of safety and safety awareness throughout the international vertical aviation community. It will be presented Feb. 26, […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases New Real Pilot Story
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new episode in its popular Real Pilot Story video series. In the latest video, Real Pilot Story: Trouble Over Paradise, Cessna Caravan pilot Ken Allen experiences piercing pain to the right side of his head during an otherwise routine flight. A quick-thinking […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Announces New Members to the Board of Trustees
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the appointment of three exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Monica Newman McCluney, Cameron Burr, and Lillian Dukes. Their diverse expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable assets as the NAHF continues to inspire future generations and celebrate the heroes of aviation history. “Achievements in […]
Dr. Becky Lutte: Stellar Scholar & Sky Star
Photo above – In March, 2023, Dr. Becky Lutte was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on “Strengthening the Aviation Workforce.” By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Scholar and Sky Star Becky Lutte has earned advanced academic degrees, published extensively in juried Industry journals, has more than 35 years […]
NATA Promotes Berry to Vice President of Education and Safety
NATA has announced a key leadership change with the promotion of Steve Berry to Vice President of Education and Safety. “Steve has contributed greatly to NATA’s success over the past several years, building on his wealth of industry knowledge to help advance NATA’s education and training programs as well as the overall safety of the […]
The National Aeronautic Association Announces New Directors
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. From commercial aviation, aerospace, and visionary aeronautics, the newest members bring extensive experience and enhanced direction to round out the Board. The new board members are: Darby Becker, G.E. Lauren Haertlein, Joby Aviation Joan Higginbotham, Ad Astra, […]
