The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the additions of Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems and NLign Analytics as Members. Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida, and was founded in 1981. They are a leading designer and manufacturer of aviation oxygen systems and accessories. Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems product lines include […]
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Bristell B23 Receives FAA Type Certification
BRM AERO, manufacturer of Bristell Aircraft, has announced that the two-seat Bristell B23 has received Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Part 23 regulations, marking the first certified variant in the company’s B23 series and opening new opportunities in the rapidly expanding U.S. pilot training market. The certification addresses critical industry needs […]
NBAA Supports Administration’s Plan to Fast-Track AAM Aircraft Into NAS
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the announcement of a pilot program aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), will form public-private partnerships with state and local government agencies and private sector companies to develop […]
Paradies Lagardère Announces New Leadership Structure and Appoints John Jamison as President
Paradies Lagardère announced a new structure for its leadership and has promoted John Jamison to President of the organization as a result. Acting as Chief Financial Officer since 2021, Jamison will continue to report to CEO Gregg Paradies and will now oversee Retail and Dining Operations, Merchandising, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, and […]
NBAA Applauds FAA’s Request for Solutions on Historic ATC System Overhaul
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen commended the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) recent publication of a Request for Solutions (RFS), in which the agency solicits a prime integrator to manage the development and implementation of a modernized air traffic control (ATC) system. “NBAA applauds the FAA’s important next step to move […]
McFarland Johnson Welcomes Gavin Fahnestock as Regional Planning Manager – Aviation
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced that Gavin Fahnestock has joined McFarland Johnson as Regional Planning Manager in its Aviation Division. Mr. Fahnestock is based in Melbourne, Florida and will focus on MJ’s growing airport and aviation consulting practice in the Southeastern United States. As a Regional Planning Manager, Mr. Fahnestock will lead a diverse team […]
Taking Off: Students Get Exclusive Bizav Career Insights at NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect
As the industry seeks to grow the ranks of future leaders, the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Collegiate Connect program will provide college students with a firsthand look at the many opportunities business aviation has to offer. Collegiate Connect takes place Thursday, Oct. 16, on the final day of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention […]
GAMA Opens Registration for 2026 Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Aviation Design Challenge. This annual competition, now in its fourteenth year, promotes careers in aviation in U.S. high schools through aviation-focused STEM education curriculum which incorporates flight simulation and aircraft design. “GAMA’s annual Aviation Design Challenge provides a great avenue for students […]
Celebrating 20 Years of the Airport Cooperative Research Program
The airport industry relies upon unbiased research to address today’s evolving challenges. Established in 2005, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as a trusted partner to airport professionals nationwide, offering free research-based solutions, including case studies, guidance and tools for the airport industry. This year ACRP is celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizing the partnerships, […]
The Rush to Discontinue the Use of Leaded Aviation Fuel Thwarted by the Court and the FAA
By Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. In the first six months of 2025, two significant legal decisions occurred which signal that opponents to the use of leaded aviation fuel must throttle back on their attempts to prematurely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel. The first significant decision was the Federal Aviation Administration’s March 24, 2025 […]
