A first-of-its-kind joint effort to manage flights across multiple countries by predicting where an aircraft will be and at what time has proven successful. The Federal Aviation Administration’s six-day live flight demonstration included four unique scenarios and flights between the U.S., Japan, Singapore and Thailand. Using Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), countries shared the aircraft’s trajectory, […]
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Amy Squitieri Named Mead & Hunt COO/President
Amy Squitieri has been selected as Mead & Hunt’s next Chief Operations Officer (COO)/President. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today. Amy has been with Mead & Hunt for 30 years and has held many roles throughout the […]
Airports and Industry Release Guidance and Practical Examples to Expand Use of Electric Ground Service Equipment
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) ACT Program, comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, has released its newest research examining practical approaches for airports to expand the infrastructure to support use of electric ground service equipment (eGSE) by studying implementation projects at several large hub airports. The ACT Working Group on […]
NATA On Hand to Mark Joby Milestone, Castagna Calls for Collaboration in AAM Ecosystem Development
Last week, NATA member Joby Aviation announced that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA for its first production-prototype eVTOL aircraft, allowing the company to proceed to flight testing. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna joined in the celebration, which included a tour of Joby’s Marina Airport facility and flight demonstrations of […]
ACSF Appoints Burns to CEO, Hires Carpenter as Executive Director
Todd Weeber, Chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation announced that the ACSF’s Executive Board has expanded the role of Bryan Burns, the organization’s President. Burns is now serving as both President & CEO of the Foundation. Additionally, the ACSF has hired its first-ever Executive Director, Debi Carpenter, who will lead the organization’s membership development, […]
Industry Coalition Defends Air Service to Small Communities
A coalition of industry groups, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), joined today in cautioning leaders in the White House, Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about inaccurate characterizations of Part 135 air carriers that conduct public charter flights under DOT Part 380 regulations and provide vital air […]
NATA Welcomes Five New Board Members, Announces Anderson as Chair
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces Board of Directors leadership changes and the election of five new members. Todd Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of Sheltair, has been elected as the new Board Chair. Todd’s home base is in Orlando, Florida. Todd will take the helm from Clive Lowe, Executive Vice President at Atlantic Aviation, […]
NASAO Announces Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced the appointment of Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications. Bryan recently graduated from The George Washington University with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies. Originally from the birthplace of aviation, Bryan has a passion for the industry and has worked for organizations such […]
GAMA Announces 2023 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia, is the winner of the 2023 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. was awarded second place. “GAMA continues to be inspired by the effort and creativity we see put […]
Finally: Clearer FAA Guidance on State and Local Airspace Restrictions
by BRENT SKORUP I stumbled across a surprising drone policy update in the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (Manual) last week. The Manual contains official guidance and best practices to US airspace users. (My friend Marc Scribner reminds me that the Manual is not formally regulatory, though it often restates or summarizes regulations.) The manual has […]
