Shelly deZevallos, Ed.D., has been named to the Experimental Aircraft Association Board of Directors as a Class III Director, serving a one-year, renewable term with EAA’s board. Dr. deZevallos is president of West Houston Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. “Shelly’s lifelong dedication to aviation education and safety makes her […]
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Arora Welcomes the Return of Nick Ryan, PMP as Chief Development Officer
Arora Engineers, LLC (Arora), has announced the return of Nick Ryan, PMP as their Chief Development Officer. Ryan brings over two decades of extensive project and program management for civil, electrical, multidisciplinary, and systems improvements for airport facilities of all sizes, and through all stages of the program life cycle. He has served as an […]
NBAA Thanks NY Governor for Vetoing Restrictive Noise Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today thanked NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for vetoing the “Stop the Chop” act, which would have allowed anyone to sue a pilot, flight department, line service personnel or company employee operating in the state for alleged helicopter noise pollution, even if the operation was legal. NBAA also thanked its […]
Wheels Up Announces Cooperative Pilot Hiring Partnership with MAG Aerospace
Wheels Up Experience Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with MAG Aerospace to further expand career opportunities for pilots. Wheels Up and MAG have joined forces to create the Pathway Development Program. This program allows for current and former MAG military pilots to move their employment to Wheels Up when considering a transition to civilian […]
Women’s Aviation Career Symposium Launches Educational and Networking Event for Women Interested in Careers in Aviation
The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) will be held for the fifth year on March 18, 2023. WACS is a professional career conference for women only, from high school juniors to retirees and will take place at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation located in Battle Creek, MI. Designed to introduce women to aviation and […]
Lucid Wins Best Power Washing Drone 2022 Award
Lucid Drone Technologies has announced that the Lucid C1 spraying drone has been recognized as the Best Power Washing Drone of 2022 at The Droning Company’s annual Droning Awards. The Droning Company is a one-stop-shop to find experienced, licensed, and insured drone pilots throughout the United States. This year, The Droning Company hosted the Droning […]
Ravn Alaska and Molly Bz Cookies Announce Partnership
In partnership with Molly Bz Cookies, Northern Pacific Airways dba Ravn Alaska has announced an exclusive agreement to provide onboard cookies. This will be a recipe specifically designed for Ravn Alaska featuring the Cinnadoodle. “This is an exciting time to partner with Molly Bz. With her extensive background in baking and creativity, it was a […]
Joby Partners with Aviation High School to Prepare the Future Electric Aviation Workforce
Joby Aviation, Inc. has announced a partnership with Aviation High School in New York City to prepare the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians and aerospace leaders for career opportunities created by the electric age of flight. New York’s Aviation High School is a leading education center for future aircraft maintainers and aerospace professionals. Joby’s […]
Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs
Photo above – Frontier Precision Unmanned’s Cole Martz (third from right) poses with AeroX President Basil Yap (far right), AeroX STEM partner Donald Sweeper (center) and Sweeper’s students after donating drones to AeroX. Measurement technology provider Frontier Precision Unmanned has donated two drones valued at $50,000 to AeroX to support its STEM and workforce development […]
Iris Automation Granted Third BVLOS Waiver to Operate Without Visual Observers on Behalf of the City of Reno
Iris Automation has been granted its third waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operations on behalf of the City of Reno Fire Department, a participant in the FAA’s BEYOND program. In conjunction with previous waivers issued to Iris Automation, this offers a wider range of options for future UAS river rescue missions […]
