Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has named Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. as the Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), overseeing the management, operations and maintenance to ensure the safety of Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport and the state’s regional aviation assistance program. She has more than […]
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Federal Funding of $1.7 Million Announced for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program to Improve Access to Health Care Resources
Governor Wes Moore announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Maryland Department of Planning a $1.76 million SMART grant to pilot the use of innovative aviation technology. The program will focus on improving access to healthcare resources in rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “All Marylanders deserve equitable access to health care […]
Banner Year for AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Challenge
Helping to ensure a bright future for general aviation through important initiatives that grow the pilot population and help keep it safe, AOPA members and the GA community once again came through in droves. Between the You Can Fly Challenge window of June 1 and December 31, 2023, more than 2,900 donors gave more than […]
Runway Improvement Project Approved for Martin State Airport
The Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously approved a contract last week for a comprehensive pavement rehabilitation project for the runway at Martin State Airport in Middle River, Baltimore County. The Board, chaired by Governor Wes Moore and including Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Chief Deputy Treasurer Jon Martin, approved the nearly $32 million contract that […]
Partnering with Veterans for a New Look at the Skies – MissionGO and Vets to Drones
MissionGO, Inc. which has a proud history of working with and employing veterans from all branches of the United States military, has announced its latest partnership with Vets to Drones, a non-profit organization that prepares veterans to enter the commercial drone industry. Giving veterans another opportunity to serve communities around the country, MissionGO and Vets […]
Opportunities to Engage Pilots and Aircraft Owners to Abound at 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase
For aviation companies looking to spotlight their products and services, the 2023 AOPA Aviator Showcase will offer a unique opportunity to engage the most eager pilots and aircraft owners. To be held on September 8 and 9 at the home of AOPA in Frederick, Maryland, the AOPA Aviator Showcase is designed to attract a ripe […]
Pilots Organize Airlift for Families at The Children’s Inn at NIH
Pilots for Christ Maryland has partnered with The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Commonwealth Aviation and local pilots to airlift presents for patients receiving care at NIH on Saturday, Dec. 17. The planned airlift, known as “Miracle on Runway One-Four,” will involve pilots and general aviation aircraft departing from various airports […]
AOPA Introduces Poker Run National Flight Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association introduces the Poker Run National Flight Challenge. The first poker run of its kind! Designed by pilots, for pilots, players collect their hand of virtual cards following a 7 Card Stud inspired format. Check-in at different airports around the US and earn a new card at each check-in for […]
AOPA’S Air Safety Institute Releases ‘Meet the Extra 300’ — First In a New Beyond Proficient Video Series
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released its first video in a new Beyond Proficient video series that takes you into the cockpit of an Extra 300 aerobatic airplane. “The videos demonstrate how upset recovery training with a qualified aerobatics flight instructor can help pilots better understand the dynamics of unusual […]
National Spotlight Shines on AOPA Curriculum in Education Week Report
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum has seen phenomenal growth in the five years since educators across the country began using it to teach students about aviation. That growth is showcased in a recent special report by Education Week, one of America’s most trusted resources for education news and […]
