The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has tapped former Coca-Cola executive, Micheal (Mike) Crowell, as president and chief executive officer of the National Championship Air Races. Throughout his established career at Coca-Cola, Crowell managed bottling facilities in the United States, Middle East and Asia. Crowell has a strong reputation as a leader in sales and […]
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SITA PROVIDES SMART TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK A BAG LIKE A PARCEL
Accurate information on the current location of passengers’ baggage is now available to airlines and airports with SITA’s BagJourney. SITA has harnessed the 2.5 billion data messages, which it manages for the global airline and airport community in its BagMessage service, to provide smart solutions that allow bags to be tracked like parcels. Every day […]
MICULKA JOINS IMAGINEFLIGHT INITIATIVE AT REDBIRD
Redbird Flight Simulations announced that Brittney Miculka will be joining the company as its Director of ImagineFlight, a new member-lead trade organization devoted to the development and promotion of quality flight training experiences. The new organization will be made up of a network of Redbird affiliated flight schools. ImagineFlight will bring the message of Redbird—an […]
James Loomis Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
James Loomis, A.A.E., City Manager of the City of Lubbock, Texas, was presented the AAAE Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “James is a valued colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in a number of roles – from […]
Vermont Issues RFQ for FBO at Hartness and William Morse State Airports
The State of Vermont, acting through the Agency of Transportation (VTrans), is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to perform the duties of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the William H. Morse State Airport (DDH), located in Bennington, Vermont and at the Hartness State Airport (VSF), located in Springfield, Vermont. William H. Morse State Airport […]
Geico Skytypers Add New Jersey to 2015 Air Show Schedule
The Geico Skytypers, for the first time ever, added Millville, New Jersey to its upcoming air show schedule which features more than a dozen shows this season beginning this month. The SNJ warbirds take off from their Long Island, New York base to fly up and down the east coast between March and November. “Our […]
Strickler Award Presented to Husband Wife Team at Aero Club of Washington
The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) presented the Mervin K. Strickler Aerospace Education Award to James (Jim) and Angela Thompson on Thursday of last week during the monthly luncheon of the Aero Club of Washington. The award, presented by Rol Murrow, Vice President of NCASE, was in recognition of the husband and […]
Piper Delivers Archer Trainers to Malaysian Flying Academy
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently delivered four new Archer training aircraft equipped with Garmin G500 avionics to the Malaysian Flying Academy, Malaysia. “Our cadets are eager to begin flying these four new Piper single-engine trainers. The G500 avionics package is ideally suited to the training curriculum offered by our academy,” said Captain Stephen Terry, Principal of […]
First Bell 429s Configured for HEMS to be Operated by Kuwait Ministry of Health
Bell Helicopter announced last week the Ministry of Health in Kuwait will be operating the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the Middle East. The purchase agreement for the aircraft was announced at the end of last year, and is a milestone win for the region. The Ministry of […]
Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 429WLG in North America
Bell Helicopter announced recently it has made the first delivery of the Bell 429 Wheeled Landing Gear (WLG) in North America. The aircraft has been delivered to professional NASCAR driver and founder and CEO of SunEnergy1, Kenny Habul. SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated solar energy performance certificate (EPC) company based in Mooresville, N.C., that specializes […]
