CubCrafters achieved a major milestone in its company history by delivering its 1000th new aircraft on December 19, 2023, to Tim Sheehy, CEO of Bridger Aerospace, in Bozeman, Montana. The milestone aircraft, a CubCrafters CC19-215 XCub, was delivered in Bridger Aerospace firefighting livery, the paint scheme itself a tribute to the company’s fleet of Canadair […]
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NAHF and RTCA Announce Julie Rosseter as Winner of Professional Development Scholarship Opportunity for Educators
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and RTCA, Inc. have announced Julie Rosseter, Orchestra Director at Riverwatch Middle School in Suwanee, Georgia, as the distinguished recipient of the Professional Development Scholarship Opportunity for Educators. The scholarship, designed to recognize and support outstanding educators committed to advancing aviation and technology education, attracted a highly competitive […]
Allen McReynolds Joins NATA Board of Directors
Allen McReynolds, COO of West Star Aviation (East Alton, IL), was elected to serve on the NATA (National Air Transportation) Board of Directors. “The current NATA Board is one of the Association’s most entrepreneurial leadership groups to-date and Allen McReynolds adds to that dynamic. Allen is a strong voice for the maintenance community with broad […]
As Congress Passes Second FAA Extension; NBAA Reaffirms Call for Long-Term Reauthorization Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked last night’s passage of a second congressional extension to maintain authorization for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations with a renewed call for Congress to move forward with a new multi-year authorization bill for the agency. With this extension, the FAA will operate through March 8, 2024, under the […]
$66 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Invested in Airport Improvements Across the Country
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $66.2 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to airports in 23 states and Puerto Rico. The 66 projects are funded exclusively by non-discretionary grant funds under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. In total the infrastructure law invests $25 billion […]
The National Aeronautic Association Recognizes the Best in Humanitarian Flying
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is honored to announce the 2023 Public Benefit Flying Awards recipients. Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the Public Benefit Flying Awards recognize volunteer pilots, other volunteers, and organizations engaged in flying to help others and those supporting such work. […]
MCI’s Melissa Cooper – Continuing Her Quest for Growth, New Experiences and Success
Photo above – In 2021 Melissa Cooper was manager of Kansas City’s Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC). By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Melissa Cooper recently became their first female director in the history of the Kansas City Aviation Department. With over 25-years of extensive airport management and aviation experience, Cooper is well-prepared to lead Kansas […]
Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) board of directors named Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, Inc., as its Vice Chair. Kirk was elected to serve on the NATA Board in June 2023. Kirk joined Malone AirCharter in 2010 as Staff Accountant and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after just five years. In […]
Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces to Illuminate Change in Children’s Lives
This holiday season, Ryan Aviation Group has announced a collaborative partnership with the Shania Kids Can Foundation, embarking on a Match Dollar Campaign aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing crises and financial difficulties. As the founder of Ryan Aviation Group, Dan Ryan says, “If you want to be rich, […]
Cassandra Bosco Named Recipient of 2023 Brewer Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Cassandra Bosco has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Frank G. Brewer Trophy. Bosco is honored for a lifetime of leadership and service as an effective advocate for shaping and cultivating the next generation through aviation education. “I am thrilled and honored to be the recipient […]
