National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen hailed U.S. House Rep. Don Young (R-AK) for his steadfast service to his country, and his passionate commitment to promoting aviation, upon news of the long-tenured congressman’s passing March 18 at age 88. “Don Young was a vigorous advocate for our nation’s aviation industry throughout […]
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NASAO Names New Board Secretary
Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, has been elected as Secretary of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). Wanner will fill the remainder of the term of Amy Ludwig, who left her role in the Aviation Section of the Missouri Department of Transportation for a new position at the […]
SkyWest to End Service to 29 Cities Due to Pilot Shortage, States React
SkyWest Airlines intends to end scheduled service to 29 cities in the coming months as it continues to face a flight crew shortage. The St George, Utah-based regional carrier on 10 March gave notice to the Department of Transportation (DOT) that it will end the flights on or before 10 June this year. “Last week, […]
NBAA Policy Priorities Included in Fiscal Year 2022 Government Spending Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed congressional passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which supports programs critical to aviation safety and advances the industry’s commitment to growth and sustainability. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the $1.5 trillion bipartisan spending package ensures funding for the federal government […]
OAC, Aviation Associations Recognize Senator Inhofe for Decades of Service to GA
Photo above – Oklahoma Executive Director of Commerce, Brent Kisling, left, greets EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton, and Sen. Inhofe. Photos by Kim Stevens. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission along with various aviation associations were quick to recognize Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) for his many contributions following his announcement last week to retire from Congress on January 3, […]
An Outcast Among Boeings & Airbuses
Photo above – In the background: A Russian-built jet banished to a tiny, isolated apron at DC’s Dulles International Airport. Story and photo by Michael J. Schoen I rent a priceless, ever-changing piece of aviation art: the picture window in my apartment. It overlooks Washington, DC’s Reagan National Airport. The Pentagon and its helipad are across the […]
Aaron Dabney Named to NAFI Board of Directors
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced that Aaron Dabney, a five-time Master CFI and longtime volunteer, has been added to the NAFI Board of Directors. Dabney was born and raised in Victoria, Texas, where he spent his weekends at the feet of World War II veterans and plant workers in the coffee […]
NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Marks One-Year Anniversary of Accomplishment
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently marked the one-year anniversary of its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable, a 12-month period characterized by significant progress on a number of important milestones for the sector. AAM uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places, and can be powered by hybrid […]
Jenny Showalter Launches Business Aviation Career Coaching Company
Jenny Showalter, 25-year business aviation veteran and workforce specialist, has announced the opening of Showalter Business Aviation Career Coaching. Focused on assisting the individual professional, Jenny’s exclusive coaching and advisory services are now available to the business aviation community. Jenny Showalter, Chief Motivational Officer, commented, “It is an honor and a thrill to offer my […]
FAA, Industry Chart Path to Eliminate Lead Emissions from General Aviation by the end of 2030
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new initiative that outlines how our country can safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the existing piston-engine fleet. “This is a safe and practical path to a lead-free aviation system,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson […]
