Thirty-two schools will receive $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will receive $4.5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program. The schools can use the funding to create and […]
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NBAA Challenges Biden’s Call for Singling Out Business Aviation with Punitive Tax Treatment
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) responded to tax proposals for business aviation referenced in President Biden’s recent State of the Union speech. “Of course, every American business should pay the taxes they owe, but President Biden has unfairly chosen to target those who use business aviation, even though the vast majority of flights are […]
The Women of Connico – Pivotal to the Company’s Past, Present and Future Success
Photo above – Some of the women from Connico include, from left, Janet Terry, Senior Marketing Specialist; Tere Ayers, Specialist; Lisa Heckendorn-Blake, Director of Scheduling; Christy Shadowens, Administrative Director; and Deane Gardner; Experience Specialist. As we focus on Women’s History Month, the State Aviation Journal takes a look at a company established in 1990 by […]
Banner Year for AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Challenge
Helping to ensure a bright future for general aviation through important initiatives that grow the pilot population and help keep it safe, AOPA members and the GA community once again came through in droves. Between the You Can Fly Challenge window of June 1 and December 31, 2023, more than 2,900 donors gave more than […]
State Aviation Officials Gain Valuable Insights at Successful Washington Conference
State aviation officials gathered in Washington D.C. last week for the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ (NASAO) Annual Washington Conference. Attendees heard from speakers such as FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker, the Honorable Rick Larsen (D-WA), and FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta Griffin, P.E. who discussed ways to partner with states to improve air […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Welcomes Mary Miller of Signature Aviation to Board of Trustees
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the appointment of Mary Miller, a distinguished figure in the aviation industry, to its Board of Trustees. “With her extensive expertise in industry and government affairs, Mary brings important insights and a steadfast commitment to elevating the role of business and general aviation on a global […]
VI&E Solutions Names Hugh Weaver to Board of Directors
Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions has announced the appointment of Hugh Weaver to their newly created Board of Directors. Hugh will use his wealth of experience and innovative thinking to help assist VI&E Solutions with their strategic growth plans. “Hugh knows how to build and grow aviation infrastructure through effective leadership. As we prepare for […]
NBAA Questions Sweeping IRS Plan to Audit Business Aircraft Use
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is questioning the Internal Revenue Service’s plan, announced this week, to “begin dozens of audits” of business aircraft use by American companies and entrepreneurs. “Today’s announcement by the IRS amounts to nothing more than an audit in search of a problem, and an attempt to broadly paint with a […]
Large and Small Airports Across U.S. Post Record Breaking Numbers in 2023
Significant Increases as well as record-breaking numbers in passengers for 2023 have been recorded at airports of all sizes across the country. For the first time in history at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in North Carolina, more than 2 million passengers utilized the airport in 2023, showcasing double-digit growth. An impressive 2,246,411 passengers traveled to […]
Hovecon Seeks Information about AED Drone Delivery Solutions to Support Nationwide Research
As part of its work to revolutionize emergency response to cardiac arrests, Hovecon seeks information from companies with drone delivery solutions for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). This work is part of the RESTORe-CARE Drone AED Delivery Program led by Duke University School of Medicine and funded by an American Heart Association (AHA) grant. Details of […]
