Walmart is taking convenience to new heights – and new speeds – with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: […]
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NBAA 2025 White Plains Forum Thrills a Record-Setting Crowd
Held under sunny June skies, the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) White Plains Regional Forum was a blockbuster event, marked by an enthusiastic, overflowing crowd, a sold-out exhibit floor, a completely full aircraft showcase and a series of expert-led, standing-room-only panel discussions on the industry’s hottest topics. “NBAA’s White Plains Regional Forum brought together […]
Harris Named AVL Chief Financial Officer
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the selection of Amy Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris’ financial career spans 25 years in both public and private sectors and several industries. As an aviation industry professional, she has over 13 years of airport leadership experience. During her aviation career Harris has managed the financial aspects of […]
U.S. Students Capture First Place Honors in FAI International Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above by Lottie Schmutz. U.S. students Lottie Schmutz (Wyoming) and Lalitha Kuchipudi (Virginia) captured first place honors in their respective age categories at the FAI International Young Artists Contest. They are two of the nine artists who placed nationally through the coordinated efforts of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for […]
UNO Flight Team Coach Wins National Coach of the Year
Lowell ‘Skip’ Bailey, Coach of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Flight Team, The Flying Mavs, was selected as the 2025 National Coach of the Year at the 2025 SAFECON for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. Bailey joined the UNO Flying Mavs in Fall 2018, first as Assistant Coach and, as of Fall 2023, […]
Sedona Airport honored as 2025 ADOT Airport of the Year
Community engagement, a focus on safety and sustainability, and upgrading a system providing weather conditions helped make Sedona Airport the state’s Airport of the Year for 2025. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Group noted General Manager Ed Rose’s efforts to keep the community informed about the airport’s value to safety and the area’s economy. […]
Congressman Don Davis Introduces Legislation Promoting Aviation Education and Honors Recent Graduates at Our Community Salutes Event
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced new legislation Thursday aimed at expanding access to aviation education and later honored military-bound high school graduates during a community event in Elizabeth City. H.R. 3530, the Flight Education Access Act, was introduced during a press conference at Davis’ district office. Co-led by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA), the bill seeks […]
Shawn Burke Named New WYDOT Aeronautics Administrator
WYDOT Director Darin Westby announced last week that Shawn Burke has been selected as Administrator for the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in Airport Management and has spent more than 15 years in the aviation industry in both the public and private sector. He is passionate about aviation and […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission Names Kevin Howell as Next CEO of GSP International Airport
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will continue to serve in his current role as Executive Vice President through the remainder of President and CEO Dave Edwards’ tenure. Howell joined the District […]
Focus on Cargo Puts Liege Airport on Upward Trajectory
Liege Airport is on a serious upward trajectory, having handled more than a million tons of freight every year for the past five years, and growing. 2024 saw 1.17 million tons pass through the airport, and 2025 is set to exceed that by another 12%. And that is not all – the airport has ambitious […]
