The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics as well as numerous national aviation associations, marked the passing of general aviation advocate and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who tirelessly fought on behalf of the industry throughout his decades of public service. “Sen. Inhofe was a master legislator and general aviation’s great champion,” said National Business […]
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Multi-State Research Project Wins ARISE Grant to Advance Aviation in Appalachian N.C.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announced Monday the state has received a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies grant to research ways to improve aviation in western North Carolina. “This grant is a game-changer for our state and the broader Appalachian region,” said Dr. Daniel Findley, associate director of the Institute […]
Delta State University Chooses the ALSIM ALSR20 Simulator
ALSIM is pleased to announce that Delta State University has chosen the ALSR20 simulator to support flight training in its growing Aviation Department. The ALSIM ALSR20 has the latest Cirrus SR G6 specific interior cockpit and flight deck including a real Garmin GDU 1050A and GFC 700 Autopilot. It is further equipped with a Garmin® […]
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. They are LeeAnne Aganos, Colin Crader, John Gay, Karlie Hayes and Oswaldo Trejo. LeeAnne Aganos, of Horry, a standout student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, began the Aviation Maintenance Program in January 2024 and quickly impressed […]
Boca Raton Airport Breaks Ground on New Observation Area
Pictured above from left are BRAA staff; Christine Landers (Office Manager) Robert Abbott (Finance Director) Richard Gurzo (Accounting Coordinator) Clara Bennett (Executive Director) Leonel Romero (Operations Intern), Hannah Naveda (Operations Coordinator) Travis Bryan (Operations Director) Katy Guerra (Accounting Intern). The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 9 to mark the […]
Annual ACE Academy Brings Aviation Careers to 32 Idaho Students
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics held their annual ACE (Aviation Career Education) Academy June 26-28, presenting aviation career options to 32 Idaho high schoolers from around the state. “After months of planning and coordinating, the ACE Academy was a great success!” said coordinator Shelly Towner. “The teamwork was one of the best I have experienced […]
MSP Tops U.S. Airport in Travel and Hospitality Survey
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was named the No. 1 U.S. airport in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, which were announced July 9. The World’s Best Awards are based on hundreds of thousands of surveys from Travel + Leisure readers ranking airports, hotels, resorts and other sectors that define standards of excellence […]
ACEA, BETA Technologies, and NARTP Showcase Pioneering Aerospace Innovations and Sustainable Aviation at Exclusive New Jersey Event
Photo above – From left to right are, Mr. Lauren Moore, President, ACEA; Michael Viscount, Board of Trustees Chair, ACEA; Blain Newton, Chief Operating Officer, BETA Technologies; Howard Kyle, President, NARTP; Mark Loeben, Board of Trustees Chair, NARTP; Stephen Dougherty, Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority; and Lexi Pace, BETA Technologies. The Atlantic County Economic […]
Tavaero Jet Charter Serves as a Catalyst Sponsor and Table Host for Women Inspiring the Next Generation through STEM Breakfast
Tavaero Jet Charter Corp. recently served as a Catalyst sponsor of the Lone Star Flight Museum’s 2024 Women Inspiring the Next Generation through STEM (WINGS) breakfast. The event was held in May at River Oaks Country Club in Houston and raised more than $45,000 for the museum and its educational programs. Kimberly Allen Dang, chief […]
Microdrones Welcomes Lengemann Corporation to Its Global Distribution Network
Microdrones has announced that Lengemann Corporation, a leading supplier of positioning solutions for Construction, Engineering, and Surveying Professionals, has joined the Microdrones distribution network. Lengemann Corporation is now authorized to sell the fully integrated EasyOne Drone LiDAR systems and LP360 3D Point Cloud Software, expanding their offerings in Florida and the Caribbean. “Adding the Lengemann […]
