The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have re-elected four individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held earlier this month at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Additionally, Monte Koch, of Choice Hotels, succeeded Elizabeth Dornak, of DuPont, as board chair, and John Witzig, of […]
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AMAC Announces Eboni Wimbush as Its Next President & CEO
After a prolonged national search and vetting process, the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has announced Eboni Wimbush as its President & CEO. She will begin her new role at the end of this month. “I am honored to be selected as AMAC’s next President & CEO at such a pivotal moment in history,” said […]
NBAA Honors Aviation Safety Advocate Robert Sumwalt with Silk Scarf Award at NBAA-BACE
In recognition of his lifelong commitment to aviation safety, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has honored Robert Sumwalt, former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with the association’s Silk Scarf Award at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV. Sumwalt served as a board member at the NTSB […]
Kerry Lynch, James Wynbrandt Honored with NBAA Journalism Awards
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced Kerry Lynch, Aviation International News (AIN) senior editor – business aviation, as the recipient of this year’s David W. Ewald Platinum Wing Award for her lifetime achievement and excellence in journalism. The Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence was presented to Business Jet Traveler (BJT) contributor James […]
NBAA Awards 11 Scholarships to Students at NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. This week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV, 11 students will be receiving the following awards: William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship Named in honor of […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases 31st Joseph T. Nall Report
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its 31st edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report. The report’s digital platform provides near real-time accident data that are updated on a rolling 30-day cycle, accelerating the analysis process, and allowing for the most current snapshot of general aviation safety performance. The […]
Wheels Up Announces the Appointment of Vinayak Hegde as President
Wheels Up announced the appointment of Vinayak Hegde as President. The move comes during a time of historic demand and revenue growth and on the heels of its public listing in July 2021. Since May 2021, Hegde has served as Chief Marketplace Officer, responsible for leveraging innovative and proprietary technology to both grow and expand […]
New Software Capability Gets Planes Rolling Directly to the Runway, Reducing Fuel Burn & Taxi Time
The U.S. Transportation Department’s FAA and NASA today announced the completion of research and testing on a software capability that calculates gate pushbacks at busy hub airports so that each plane can roll directly to the runway and to take off. The FAA plans to deploy this capability as part of a larger investment in […]
NBAA Marks Passing of CAN Chairman, Aviation Champion Randy Greene
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement today on the passing of Randall (Randy) Greene, former chairman and chairman emeritus of the Corporate Angel Network (CAN). “Randy loved aviation and life itself,” Bolen said. “It is only fitting that a significant part of his legacy was the passion […]
Mead & Hunt Announces the Acquisition of Colorado-based Ambient Energy
Mead & Hunt, a national, full-service architectural-engineering firm, announced it has completed the acquisition of Ambient Energy, Inc., a Colorado-based firm specializing in commissioning, energy analysis, and sustainable design services. This move allows Mead & Hunt to expand its sustainability services while simultaneously giving Ambient Energy a larger platform to serve current and future clients. […]
