Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2021 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored during the Virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 11-12, 2021. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021. The 2021 Pioneer Hall of […]
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U.S. DOT Supports Record Number of Licensed Commercial Space Launches
The U.S. Department of Transportation is having a record year with supporting 35 licensed commercial space launches thus far in 2020 with the potential for even more before the year ends. The prior record of 33 was established in 2018. “The record number of launches demonstrates this administration’s commitment to support the innovation and growth […]
American Airlines Names Meghan Montana Vice President and Treasurer
American Airlines announced today that Meghan Montana has been promoted to Vice President and Treasurer. In her expanded role, Montana will be responsible for the airline’s treasury activities, including corporate finance, global banking and cash management, as well as fleet transactions, asset management, insurance and fuel procurement. She will report to American’s Chief Financial Officer […]
NBAA Welcomes Prompt FAA Action to Keep Pilots Flying as COVID Vaccines Roll Out
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed prompt action by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson and acting Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Brett Wyrick to ensure pilots may be vaccinated against COVID-19 without risk to their medical certificate. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency-use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine late Friday evening, […]
The Biggest Airlift Since Berlin?
By Michael J. Schoen Distributing the vaccines “may be the most complex logistical challenge our nation has ever faced.” That is how Senator Tammy Duckworth described the task of distributing COVID-19 vaccines throughout entire country. She used those words during a Thursday-morning hearing convened by the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety. The question on […]
Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, with Appropriate Precaution
Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Pfizer, Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA has determined that pilots may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. FAA Air Traffic Controllers, who are subject to FAA medical clearance, may also receive the vaccine. To maintain the […]
Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly Elected as A4A Chair
Airlines for America (A4A) announced today that the Board of Directors has elected Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly to serve as the Chairman of the Board for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021. Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue Airways, was elected to serve as the Vice Chairman of the association. “We are […]
Commemorative Air Force Launches “12 Planes of Christmas” Campaign
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched its “12 Planes of Christmas” campaign which helps restore vintage World War II aircraft to flying condition. Now in its sixth year, the annual online giving campaign runs from December 1-31, 2020. Individuals can learn about the campaign, select an aircraft to support, and make a donation at […]
TallyHo! App Launches with Over 60 Service Providers Representing More Than 300 Services
The early access version (“beta version”) of TallyHo!, a new aviation-centric app that provides users with instant information about general aviation service providers, is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. TallyHo! is free to all users, and service providers are promoted through a monthly or annual subscription. Over 60 […]
NASAO Announces Jessica Nagasako as Government Affairs Director
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced the appointment of Jessica Nagasako as Director of Government Affairs. This newly created position is responsible for the development and delivery of ongoing advocacy and communications to Federal policymakers and other aviation stakeholders about the concerns and needs of state aviation as part of our […]
