RealClean Aircraft Detailing announced its expansion into New Jersey and Connecticut, establishing new anchor hubs in the tri-state corridor, the busiest private-jet market in the world. This strategic expansion positions RealClean at the heart of one of the world’s most concentrated corridors for business and private aviation — anchored by Teterboro Airport (TEB, #1 in […]
Connecticut
Bradley International Airport Becomes First Airport in U.S. to Be ‘Autism Double-Checked’ Certified
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce on this World Autism Awareness Day that Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the first airport in the United States to become ‘Autism Double-Checked’ certified. This certification means that BDL has obtained the highest level of autism-readiness through Autism Double-Checked to help accommodate the needs of travelers […]
McFarland Johnson Expands with New Office in Glastonbury, Connecticut
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, environmental, technology, and construction services firm, has announced the opening of their new office in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This multidisciplinary office will allow the company to better provide innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for their growing client base in the region. “McFarland Johnson has been providing engineering and […]
Kevin Dillon Awarded AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Kevin Dillon, A.A.E., executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, was presented by AAAE Chair Perry Miller, A.A.E., I.A.P., with AAAE’s Distinguished Service Award recently, one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. Dillon has served the nation’s airport community for nearly 50 years. He has been active with AAAE throughout his career, becoming a member […]
Tradewind Aviation Appoints Richard McKnight as Chief Financial Officer
Tradewind Aviation has appointed Richard McKnight as Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned finance executive with a strategic mindset and more than 20 years of experience with multinational companies, McKnight is Tradewind Aviation’s first CFO, providing leadership on all financial, business, and operational aspects for the private airline. McKnight will focus on increasing profitability and growth […]
Global Jet Capital Appoints Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer
Global Jet Capital has announced the appointment of Vivek Kaushal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking over from Shawn Vick who will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Vivek joined the Company in 2015, in conjunction with Global Jet Capital’s acquisition of the GE Capital business aircraft portfolio and was named Chief Operating Officer in […]
Pratt & Whitney Surpasses 800 GTF Engine Orders in 2021
Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, announced the company has booked more than 800 orders and commitments for GTF engines since the beginning of 2021. Customers that have selected GTF-powered aircraft include Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and, most recently, AerCap. “GTF-powered aircraft are helping to lead the recovery around the […]
TSA Assists Connecticut State Police with Drone Detection Test
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement and police departments from Connecticut, and New York recently partnered with the Connecticut State Police (CSP) to assess their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized drones from interfering with commercial aviation. The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport where they tested the state police department’s ability to locate a […]
Aircraft Spruce Announces Support of D-Day Squadron and Mission to Normandy
Aircraft Spruce, a superstore for all things aircraft, is now reinforcing the mission of the D-Day Squadron part of the Tunison Foundation, through discounted pricing on some items pilots and crews of the Squadron can use to ensure the success of their mission to return C-47 and DC-3 aircraft to the skies over Normandy, France […]
D-Day Squadron Teams up with World War II Foundation to Expand Impact
The Tunison Foundation, a non-profit organization that owns and operates World War II era aircraft, announced a strategic partnership between their D-Day Squadron and the World War II Foundation. The groups will collaborate to further the understanding and appreciation of the veterans of World War II, citizen soldiers whose bravery ensured the freedoms and liberties […]
