McFarland Johnson Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Engineering (CEO) for the employee-owned company, effective February 1, 2025. “After an extensive and rigorous national search, the Board is pleased to announce Thomas Kendrick as our new CEO. With his exceptional skills and vast experience, Tom is […]
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SUNY Schenectady Takes the Lead in Training Future Air Traffic Controllers with New ATC Simulator
Photo above – Reggie Wilson, Air Traffic Control student at SUNY Schenectady, tries the new Air Traffic Control simulator at SUNY Schenectady during a special unveiling on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo Credit: SUNY Schenectady SUNY Schenectady has unveiled its new Air Traffic Control simulator, as the College continues to be at the forefront of aviation […]
Aviation Businesses Finish Strong in 2024, Look for Continued Growth and Success in 2025
By Kim Stevens Photo above – Kinexis Consulting LLC, a New Jersey-based firm, established in 2016 performed well and met its goals in 2024. For three very diverse aviation businesses, 2024 had one thing in common – each performed well. “2024 has been a great year for us with a very strong 4th quarter,” […]
Heart Aerospace to Conduct First Fully Electric Experimental Flight in Plattsburgh, NY
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid -electric airplane maker, plans to conduct the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator airplane, Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1), at upstate New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport in 2025. The first experimental flight of Heart X1, which is set to become the largest fully electric aircraft ever to fly, […]
NUAIR and SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight Central New York’s Leadership in Advanced Air Mobility and Drone Innovation
Photo above – Central New York welcomes Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Hunter, and Stirpe along with key partners and industry leaders for the ribbon cutting of NUAIR’s new headquarters in Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Just outside the glass doors of Terminal A at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, NUAIR’s newly established headquarters sits immediately next to the NUAIR […]
Airport Police Chief Selected by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
Steven Baldwin Associates announced the selection of Mr. Justin Baum as Airport Police Chief for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, New York. Baum currently serves as an Officer with the Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s police department and has been a valued contributor to the department’s growth and success. Through his servant leadership […]
Barrington Irving’s Academy Welcomes Grads to Bizav Careers During NBAA Forum
During the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2024 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum, the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) announced its first set of graduates from its local program, all of whom are ready to take positions at area facilities for two leading Fixed Base Operators (FBOs). The announcement comes just months after the […]
ADB SAFEGATE Awarded Contracts for The New Terminal One at JFK Airport
ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded contracts that utilize the latest Airside 4.0 technology for The New Terminal One at New York JFK Airport, a new international terminal being built in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport. The first phase of The New Terminal One, […]
McFarland Johnson Begins Construction at Greater Binghamton Airport
Photo above – Greater Binghamton Airport Groundbreaking. From left to right: Lea Webb, NYS Senator, 52nd District; Donna A. Lupardo, Assemblywoman, District 123; Jason Garner, Broome County Executive; Adam Green, Vice President, LeChase Construction Services: Rob Aikens, President, Binghamton-Oneonta Building Trades Council; Chad Nixon, President, McFarland Johnson; Mark Heefner, CM, Broome County Commissioner of Aviation. […]
Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X. Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world’s […]
