The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held last week at Westchester County Airport (HPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies. The NBAA forum brought together more than 3,400 registered attendees […]
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McFarland Johnson Opens Syracuse Office to Strengthen Central New York Infrastructure Services
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Syracuse office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by elected officials, CenterState CEO representatives, MJ leadership, clients, associates, and community guests underscoring the significance of MJ’s partnership with the region. The new office expands MJ’s local presence in Central New York and positions the firm […]
VertiPorts by Atlantic Hosts Electric Air Taxi Demonstration by Joby Aviation at New York City’s East 34th Street Heliport
VertiPorts by Atlantic, a subsidiary of Atlantic Aviation and the operator of the East 34th Street Heliport (6N5), hosted a successful demonstration flight of Joby Aviation’s all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of advanced air mobility in New York City. Conducted on Friday, May 1, at one […]
David Smith, PE, Joins McFarland Johnson as Regional Director
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has announced the appointment of David P. Smith, P.E., as Regional Director for New York, further strengthening MJ’s expertise and expanding its leadership presence in the region. Smith will lead the growth of MJ’s transportation practice in New York, with a specific focus on Central New York. With an impressive 33-year career […]
NUAIR and Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Celebrate Federal Selection of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for Landmark eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
NUAIR and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) celebrated the selection of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) as one of eight projects nationwide chosen to participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s newly established Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Announced by U.S. […]
Electra Named as Inaugural Participant in Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside state partners. The program calls for the formation of public-private partnerships with […]
McFarland Johnson Announces Aviation Division Promotions to Fuel Strategic Growth
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has announced four significant promotions in its Aviation Division. “At McFarland Johnson, we are committed to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent within our organization. These promotions within our team reflect not only their individual achievements but also our continued dedication to advancing innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. We are confident […]
NBAA: 2026 White Plains Regional Forum Now Scheduled for May 20
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that its 2026 White Plains Regional Forum has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) runway construction at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The association’s May 20 White Plains Regional Forum will be held at HPN, the same location as last year’s event. […]
Airport Revitalization Projects Completed in Rochester and Ogdensburg
The completion of two airport projects in Rochester and Ogdensburg were recently announced by the New York Governor’s Office. The projects were supported by $36 million in state funding under the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport’s $38 million project received $18 million in competition […]
McFarland Johnson Welcomes Jason Kantak, PE As Regional Engineering Manager
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced Jason Kantak as Regional Engineering Manager in its Civil Engineering Services Division. Based in Syracuse, New York, Kantak will focus on expanding all MJ’s Divisions within the Central New York region, with an emphasis on Civil, Transportation, Aviation, and Environmental Services. As Regional Engineering Manager, Kantak oversees the Civil Engineering […]
