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 […]
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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 […]
NBAA Recognizes First Recipients of Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced its first batch of business aviation entities that have achieved the organization’s newly established Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation. The program, which was launched earlier this year, includes four independent accreditations: flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure. The categories are aimed at recognizing the diversity of business aviation […]
NBAA Welcomes FAA Ruling on Expanding Aircraft Ownership Cycle
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) direct final rule to extend the duration of aircraft registration certificates from three to seven years. “We applaud the FAA for hearing our concerns over the current requirements and making this change,” said NBAA Director of Flight Operations and Regulations Brian Koester. […]
Jennie Santoro Named 2023 ACC Board of Directors Chair
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the election of Jennie Santoro, Northwest Regional Aviation Leader and a Project Director, Gensler, as the Chair of the 2023 ACC Board of Directors. Jennie assumed the position during the 44th ACC Annual Conference. Santoro, AIA, NCARB is an aviation industry leader and licensed architect with 15 years’ […]
Todd Anderson Named NATA Board Vice Chair
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced that Todd Anderson, A.A.E., Chief Operating Officer of Sheltair Aviation, was named Board Vice Chair at the Association’s fall Board of Directors meeting held in conjunction with NATA’s Aviation Business Conference earlier this month in Miami. “Todd Anderson’s 40 years of aviation experience combined with his innate ability […]
