NBAA and NATA were among the aviation associations that recognized the service of Billy Nolen as Acting Administrator for the FAA, following an announcement that Nolen will be departing the agency later this year. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen extended his appreciation to Nolen for his outstanding service to the […]
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Urban Engineers Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Urban Engineers has announced that it has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification. This certification highlights the firm’s commitment to developing and implementing a quality management system and business processes that are focused on client satisfaction and continual improvement, which are essential to delivering top-notch services to its clients. “We are delighted to share the news […]
FAA Selects Sustainable Design for New Control Towers at Municipal, Smaller Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a sustainable design for new air traffic control towers that will be used primarily at municipal and smaller airports. The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust the tower height to meet each airport’s traffic and sightline […]
Zero Gravity Corporation Announces New CEO Allison Odyssey
Zero Gravity Corporation has announced that Allison Odyssey has been named Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Matt Gohd who has served as CEO since 2019. Odyssey has worked with Zero-G for over 6 years, with more than two decades of experience in the space industry. Before rejoining Zero-G in 2019, Odyssey served as CEO […]
Cassandra Bosco: Trailblazing Industry Leader
Photo above – Over her 35+-year career, Cassandra Bosco has experienced many opportunities to enjoy the spirit of flight. Here Cassandra flies in the Goodyear Blimp relishing the view from the right seat. (Courtesy photograph).  by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Harken back to the late 1980s when Cheers (Where everybody knows your name) and […]
James Webb Space Telescope Team Earns the 2022 Robert J. Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the James Webb Space Telescope Team has earned the 2022 Robert J. Collier Award. “The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the greatest achievements in aerospace history. In a matter of months, Webb has changed our understanding of the universe, and many more discoveries lie ahead,” […]
NAAA Cautions All Drone Operators; Be Mindful of Ag Operators This Season
As the nation enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking all unmanned aircraft (UA) operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned agricultural aircraft operations. Agricultural aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the United States each year and perform a variety of services that help farmers increase productivity […]
Quiet Skies: Universities to Research Way to Reduce Aviation Noise
America’s best aviation minds will look for new ways to reduce aviation noise this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $19 million to 14 universities across the country as part of the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT). “Research is the gateway to breakthroughs. With the best minds, we can reduce noise and fly with […]
NAA Selects Amy Spowart as President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced the appointment of Amy Spowart as its new President and CEO. Spowart brings considerable association leadership experience and a track-record of developing proactive initiatives. “Amy comes to the NAA with a background of visionary leadership and the ability to cultivate and strengthen strategic alliances. […]
NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Continues Momentum, Growth at 2-Year Anniversary
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable recently celebrated its two-year anniversary with continued momentum in the legislative and regulatory arenas and growth in membership. The AAM Roundtable, a forum for high-level policy planning with sector leaders to chart a course for the integration of AAM technologies into the nation’s airspace […]
