The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today thanked NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for vetoing the “Stop the Chop” act, which would have allowed anyone to sue a pilot, flight department, line service personnel or company employee operating in the state for alleged helicopter noise pollution, even if the operation was legal. NBAA also thanked its […]
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NBAA Appoints New Board Member Jennifer Alessio
The Board of Directors of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has appointed Jennifer Alessio to the association’s Board of Directors, where she will serve until the October 2023 annual meeting of members, and then be eligible for election by the membership to a full, three-year term. Alessio is currently the director of aviation for […]
Airports and Industry Leaders Examine Major Provisions in Concessionaire Contracts through AAAE’s ACT Program
Consistent with its heritage of fostering innovation to benefit airports, the aviation industry, and the traveling public, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), through its Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program, has released a new catalog of key business terms and standard provisions for use in airport concessions contracts. The new product will […]
AUVSI Launches Advocacy Campaign to Help States Prepare for the Future of Advanced Aviation
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of “Drone Prepared,” a multi-state initiative to help lawmakers ensure that their state or locality is ready for the benefits the future of uncrewed and autonomous flight will bring to their communities. Commercial drone operations are already providing essential services to the American public […]
National Association of Flight Instructors Announces New Board Member
New National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Board Member, George Charles Allen, is an experienced aviator, consultant, and educator. At age 1 ½, George was strapped into a Cessna 172 alongside his father in what would be an inauguration to a lifetime of defying the earthly bonds of gravity. By age 5, he took his […]
Air Marshal Association Issues Statement on Southern Border Service
The Air Marshal Association issued a release last week commending the exemplary service of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) serving at the southern border of the United States in response to the crisis created by an unprecedented number of undocumented alien entries. Although the assignment is inconvenient for the FAMs deployed, and the agency must adjust […]
Airports Across U.S. Receive FAA Funding to Tackle Winter Weather
As winter approaches, 85 airports in 28 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $76.2 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for snowplows, de-icing equipment, and new or upgraded buildings to store this equipment. “We can’t let […]
Growing Focus on Sustainable Fuel Leads to Increase in Demand for Business Aviation in U.S.
Nearly eight out of ten (79 percent) board directors and senior executives of S&P 500 companies and other major U.S. corporations believe the business aviation sector’s increasing use of sustainable aviation fuel and its improving sustainability record will lead to more large U.S. corporations purchasing private jets. This is according to research commissioned by Airbus […]
AAAE Chair Mark Gale Announces CEO Employment Agreement Extension
AAAE Chair Mark Gale, A.A.E., announced the signing of a new employment agreement with current AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli, securing his services for another six years, through the end of 2028, the association’s centennial. Hauptli has served as AAAE President and CEO since late 2013 and joined AAAE in 1991. Prior to his […]
Wheels Up and AirMed Announce Global Partnership to Offer Industry-Leading Suite of Medical-Travel Services to Members
Wheels Up Experience Inc. and AirMed, has announced a partnership to bring an array of medical-travel services to Wheels Up members and their families. Wheels Up will become AirMed’s exclusive aviation partner and will introduce an all-new membership tier with an enhanced product from AirMed that will cover members – and up to 11 additional […]
