The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Sean Lee, global vice president, The Coca-Cola Company, has been named to the association’s Board of Directors. “Sean is a leader in aviation and business – his perspectives will be a most welcome addition to NBAA, and we are pleased to have him join the board,” […]
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FAA Awards $20.4M to Reduce Airport Emissions, Purchase Zero-Emission Vehicles and Electrify Ramp Equipment
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $20.4 million in grants to reduce emissions and improve air quality at airports across the country. The awards will fund zero-emission airport vehicles, including their electric charging infrastructure, and will electrify the ramp equipment used to service planes at the gate. “Transportation might be the […]
FAA Invests $766M to Build Safer, More Sustainable Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $766 million in grants to build safer, more sustainable and more accessible airports across the United States. The funding from the fifth round of FY 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants will pay for projects at 279 airports in 44 states plus Guam, Puerto […]
Mente Group Adds Industry Veteran as VP, Transactions
Mente Group has named industry veteran Steve Main as vice president, Transactions. An entrepreneur at heart, his drive is fueled by a life-long passion for aviation. “Main’s diverse background includes roles as a CEO and business owner, president of a large charter company, vice president of Sales, and director of Aviation for a fortune 500 […]
NBAA-BACE to Provide New Pavilion for Owner/Single-Pilot Operator
For the first time, NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which takes place Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV, will feature an Owner/Single-Pilot Operator Pavilion to bring together a key part of the business aviation community in new ways. “Owner-pilots are not just a key part of the business aviation community: they’re innovators, thought […]
FAA, DoD to Hold Workshop on Providing Real-Time Military Airspace Status
Pilots and interested members of the public are invited to learn how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) are working together to give pilots real-time status of military airspace. The virtual workshop will begin at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Representatives from the FAA and DOD will […]
TSA Announces New Members of Aviation Security Advisory Committee
Transportation Security Administration Administrator David P. Pekoske announced 33 members to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), which provides recommendations for improving aviation security. The ASAC was initially established in 1989 following the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland by a terrorist bomb. “Recruiting and retaining key thought […]
Erickson Initiates Eval of Strategic Alternatives to Accelerate Growth in Air Ops and MRO
Erickson Inc. announced it has retained Houlihan Lokey, Inc. to explore strategic alternatives to accelerate the company’s growth and maintain its industry leadership position. “We are seeking a strategic partner who shares our vision, our commitment to customers and employees and can add strategic and operational value in the aviation and aerospace industry,” stated Doug […]
NATA Staff Appointed to Energy Institute’s Aviation Committee
Steve Berry, Manager of Fuel Quality and Safety for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been appointed to the Energy Institute’s (EI) Aviation Committee, whose work is essential for the safety of over 100,000 daily air passenger flights across the globe. The EI’s Aviation Committee is responsible for creating and maintaining international specifications and […]
General Aviation Associations Welcome GAMI’s Unleaded Aviation Fuel STC
The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) congratulate General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) for its G100UL unleaded aviation fuel receiving the FAA’s approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the fuel’s use in certain Lycoming O-320, O-360 and IO-360 piston engines. GAMI, an Oklahoma-based […]
