U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories. In total, 238 grants were funded through the Airport Improvement Program, including: “Upgrading our airport infrastructure is part […]
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Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inducts Max Trescott
The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott, a nationally recognized flight instructor, aviation educator, author, and media host, as its 2026 honoree. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting credit upon themselves and their profession. It also highlights the essential […]
The Great Indifferent: Your Airport’s Most Important Audience
In our last piece, we addressed the need to connect with the community on its terms – going beyond airplanes and runways; how your operations positively impact residents and business every day — through revenues and jobs, safety, law enforcement and disaster relief. That value story is the narrative of community connection, the story that answers “what’s […]
When Aviation Runs Short of People, Regional Airports Feel It First
By Patrick Arnzen, CEO of Thrust Flight If your flight was delayed or canceled this summer, weather or mass travelers probably got the blame. But behind many of the disruptions travelers experience is a staffing problem that reaches across aviation: the industry doesn’t have enough trained people to keep pace with demand. Boeing’s latest outlook […]
NBAA Welcomes Decisive Opposition to Burke Lakefront Airport Closure from FAA, Ohio Senators
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is applauding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio’s U.S. senators for recent comments explicitly opposing the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). Following a tour of an FAA air traffic control facility in Oberlin, OH, on Aug. 14, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) made […]
Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility to Support Growing Demand
Photo – Dignitaries at the Cirrus Grand Forks expansion ribbon cutting. On Friday, Cirrus celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in manufacturing excellence, safety and quality as well as long-term growth. The multi-million-dollar expansion provides the additional production capacity […]
David Cummins Confirmed as New TSA Administrator
David Cummins was sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. In May 2026, President Trump nominated Cummins to head TSA and lead a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees and the security operations at more than 430 airports across the United States. Under the […]
SWAAAE Announces Board of Directors Election Results and Annual Awards
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 […]
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 […]
