Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has received a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more than 20 years, EPA’s annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America’s leading green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing the nation’s green […]
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Flying Musicians Open 2025 Scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the opening of its two unique scholarship programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarship […]
FAA Releases Draft Engineering Brief on Vertiport Design; Written Comments Invited
The FAA’s Office of Airports released draft Engineering Brief (EB) 105A, Vertiport Design, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Principal changes include adjustments to geometry sizing, addition of aircraft parking, and creation of a downwash and outwash protection area. Industry is invited to submit written comments to vertiports@faa.gov through Friday, October 18, 2024. To supplement industry […]
Infusing Technology to Create Modern Airports; Small and Mid-sized Airport Projects Are Ramping Up for McFarland Johnson
Photo above – Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport As travel continues to boom following the COVID pandemic, many U.S. small and mid-sized airports are embracing innovative technologies to plan for airport growth and expansion with a focus on sustainability. InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, recently launched AVIAS™, a cloud-based comprehensive airport management platform. The launch of […]
VOICEBRAIN brings AI to the aviation industry and announces its CRADA agreement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
VoiceBrain is unveiling its patented platform to the aviation industry. VoiceBrain has also entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate its advanced voice AI technology into the Oakland Transportation Security Administration (TSA) radio operations. This innovative solution is already operational at several airports, with a […]
NBAA Welcomes Industry Veteran Laura Everington as Director, Flight Operations and Regulations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Laura Everington has joined the association as its director, flight operations and regulations. Everington brings extensive industry experience to NBAA. In her new role, she will act as the staff liaison to the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group (RIAG) and the International Operations Committee (IOC). She also […]
NASAO Concludes Successful 93rd Annual Convention, Announces 2024 Award Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pittsburgh, held from September 7-11, 2024. With more than 380 attendees registered and representation from 39 states and territories, NASAO leadership dubbed the event a success. “NASAO’s 93rd annual meeting once again provided the opportunity for state aviation […]
AOPA Asks FAA to Block Aircraft Tracking for Fees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association urged the Federal Aviation Administration to intervene on behalf of general aviation (GA) pilots (including 300,000 AOPA members) and block the use of FAA-mandated aircraft tracking technology by third parties to assess fees based on aircraft movements—a practice that raises many concerns, including violation of privacy, and violation of […]
NASAO Announces 2024 – 2025 Board Members
Photo above, from left; Frank Farmer, AL (NASAO Treasurer), Clayton Stambaugh, IL (NASAO Vice Chair), Kyle Wanner, ND (Immediate Past Chair), Martin Blake, IN (NASAO Chair), Becca Gallas, P.E., NC (NASAO Secretary), and Greg Pecoraro (NASAO President & CEO). Photo by Daniel Stanley. Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced members of […]
AIAA Names Clay Mowry as Chief Executive Officer
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced today that its Board of Trustees has selected Clay Mowry as the Institute’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Mowry is a globally recognized space industry executive with experience across the international aerospace community. He will join the Institute effective 1 October 2024. Mowry succeeds Dan Dumbacher, […]
