The Board of Governors of the Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce that the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation and 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence. “Secretary Chao’s distinguished career in public […]
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Soaring Higher: Aviation Industry Leader Shelly deZevallos Continues to Pursue Life and Career Goals for the Greater Good
Story by Laura Pennino for State Aviation Journal State Aviation Journal published a story about Shelly deZevallos by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. on Nov. 10, 2023. Editor Kim Stevens asked what Shelly has been up to since then and what she is planning to do next. Here’s what we learned. _________________________________________________________________________________ Shelly Lesikar deZevallos is […]
AOPA Honors Aviation’s Finest at 2026 Hoover Awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honored six aviation leaders on March 17 at the annual Hoover Awards ceremony at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The awards, named for legendary aviator R.A. “Bob” Hoover, recognize individuals whose contributions to general aviation carry on Hoover’s legacy. “This year’s honorees have helped […]
Dr. Becky Lutte: Stellar Scholar & Sky Star
Photo above – In March, 2023, Dr. Becky Lutte was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on “Strengthening the Aviation Workforce.” By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Scholar and Sky Star Becky Lutte has earned advanced academic degrees, published extensively in juried Industry journals, has more than 35 years […]
Aviation Planner Sees Benefits of Active Participation In Extraordinary Industry
Photo above – In 2018, Pam Keidel-Adams, second from left, joined aviation stakeholders at a private night tour of the Federal Express operation when Pam was providing airport consulting services to Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. (Courtesy photograph.) With over 30 years of aviation planning expertise, Pam Keidel-Adams, Vice-President at Kimley-Horn, has extensive experience in aviation system planning, economic […]
Deep Roots at the EAA Seaplane Base
By Kate Stevens For me a trip to EAA AirVenture isn’t complete without a visit to the serene EAA Seaplane Base. The sight of seaplanes gently gliding just above the Lake Winnebago waters, landing on the bay and then proceeding through the cut and settling in the inner bay is a picturesque sight to see. […]
FAA Veteran Follows Dream, Forms Solco Group
By Kim J Stevens For Kelvin Solco it was a close encounter with an L-1011 on a New Orleans runway that ultimately sealed the deal for a career in aviation. He initially became interested in aviation after being hired as a college intern. “The FAA hired me as a College Co-op Engineer during my sophomore […]
London-Based Tim Barber Joins Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions Team
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Barber as its Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions Representative in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “Tim is a great fit for our Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions Team,” says Steve Gade, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development with Duncan Aviation. “Tim is well-respected and well-connected […]
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. Hires New Director of Maintenance
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced they have hired Gary Brown as their Director of Maintenance. Â Brown will manage the team of technicians for the FAA Part 145 maintenance facility at Northeast Philadelphia airport – PNE. As Director of Maintenance, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and customer focus to MAG, Inc. with more […]
Duncan Aviation Announces Ron Sieber as Bombardier Service Sales Rep
Duncan Aviation announced that Ron Sieber recently joined the company as a member of its Bombardier Airframe Service Sales team. In this position, Sieber provides technical guidance, project planning coordination and accurate service quotes for airframe inspections supporting the Bombardier Global and Challenger airframes. Sieber has more than 30 years of experience in aviation, most […]
