The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the winners of the 2022 Kansas Aviation Art Contest, challenging young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. The contest is co-sponsored by the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE). “This art contest showcases the talent of our next generation and inspires us to share their […]
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NBAA Marks the Passing of Former TSA Administrator Kip Hawley
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement on the passing of Edmund S. “Kip” Hawley, former administrator for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Hawley died March 21 at the age of 68. “In the aftermath of 9/11, Kip Hawley stepped forward to lead a new federal agency committed […]
Woolpert Welcomes Midwest Aviation Engineering and Construction Leader David Gotschall
David Gotschall, a leader in aviation engineering and construction, has joined Woolpert as a project manager. Gotschall has 34 years of experience in the design and construction of airfields, roadways and underground utilities, as well as in project coordination and communication, contract management and budget management. Gotschall has managed aviation programs from runway replacements and […]
RTCA Announces Board of Directors Changes
RTCA, Inc., the leader in the development of aviation operational performance standards, has announced the retirement of two outstanding members of the board of directors, Ms. Melissa Rudinger (AOPA) and Mr. Gregg Leone (MITRE). The company also announced the appointment of Ms. Carol Huegel and Mr. James Coon to the board. All changes are effective […]
RAF and Texas State Parks Sign Collaborative Agreement
The RAF is excited about a new partnership regarding airstrips in Texas State Parks. A formal agreement was signed between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, (TPWD) and the Recreational Aviation Foundation on March 18, 2022. “This is far more than an agreement to provide volunteers and RAF grant money for projects in Texas,” RAF […]
Flair Airlines, Visit Tucson, and TIA Announce Long-Term Partnership to Connect More Canadians to Arizona
Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, has announced a long-term partnership with Tucson, Arizona to connect underserved Canadian communities with affordable, non-stop, winter flights to sunshine and warmth. As the first step in the partnership, Flair will overnight an aircraft in Tucson next winter and today is opening sales for five new routes: Edmonton […]
Duncan Aviation to Expand Full-Service MRO in Michigan and Nebraska
Duncan Aviation today announced plans to build additional hangar space at its existing MRO locations in Battle Creek, Michigan (BTL), and Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK). “The demand for the safety and flexibility that business aviation travel provides has continued to increase, as has the average size of business aircraft,” says Jeff Lake, President of Duncan Aviation. […]
Virginia’s Military Aviation Museum to Showcase Yagen Collection of Warbird Aircraft at EAA AirVenture
Photo above – De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito. (Military Aviation Museum photos) Four flying aircraft from one of the largest flying warbird collections in the world will be coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, as the Military Aviation Museum of Virginia Beach, Virginia brings World War II-era airplanes to participate in this year’s event. The 69th […]
Flytrex Brings Drone Delivery to Texas
Flytrex, today announced the launch of its drone delivery service in Granbury, Texas, just outside of Dallas-Fort Worth. As part of the Texas launch, Flytrex will be expanding its partnership with Brinker International (home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy® and two virtual brands – It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics), delivering […]
Walt, Ginger Woltosz Establish Bessie Coleman Scholarships to Support Auburn Aviation Students
A newly established scholarship fund in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University will honor an aviation legend by supporting the next generation of aviation leaders. The Bessie Coleman Annual Scholarship, established by Walt and Ginger Woltosz, will be awarded to Auburn students in professional flight and aviation management. Their annual gift of $100,000 […]
