New ACI-NA Reports Highlight Economic Impact and Growing Infrastructure Needs of U.S. Commercial Airports 

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) released research showing commercial airports in the U.S. supported 12.8 million jobs and produced $1.8 trillion in economic output last year. The findings – from two new reports, Modern Airports for a Stronger America: Unlocking Opportunities to Meet Soaring Demand, and The Economic Impact of U.S. Commercial Service […]

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GAMA Welcomes Four New Members

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of TAT Technologies as a Member, Eve Air Mobility as an Associate Member, and Ascendance and Electra as Associate Members EPIC.  TAT Technologies, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a trusted original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solution provider since its […]

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FAA Implements AOPA-Supported Program to Protect Pilots’ Personal Information

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a program strongly advocated for by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that allows aircraft owners to request that certain personal information be kept private, including their name and address. AOPA advocated for pilot privacy in last year’s FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Starting today, as a […]

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Southern Illinois Airport Appoints Third-Generation Aviator as New Airport Manager

Southern Illinois Airport is proud to announce the appointment of Alyssa S. Connell as its new Airport Manager. A third-generation aviator and nationally respected aviation executive, Alyssa has over two decades of leadership experience in aviation business development, general aviation, and strategic aerospace communication. Alyssa has served the Southern Illinois Airport Authority in a variety […]

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FAA Orders California County to Reverse Ban on 100LL Sale and Self-Fueling After AOPA Files Complaint

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ruled that a prohibition of the sale of 100LL (low lead) avgas—the primary fuel used in piston aircraft worldwide—at two airports in Santa Clara County, California, violated obligations the County agreed to when receiving $6.8 million in federal airport development assistance between 1983 and 2011, among other federal funds. Local […]

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Christopher Roy Named MAC Director of Project Delivery 

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Christopher Roy as director of project delivery for Airport Development following a national search. Roy will be responsible for executing a wide range of aviation-related construction programs across the MAC airport system, which includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. […]

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Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK

Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]

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New Airport General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Appointed

Mayor Andre Dickens announced Ricky Smith as the new General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning April 2, 2025. Mr. Smith most recently served as Executive Director and CEO of Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he was responsible for the management and operations of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and […]

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