The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded its third rural LEDA infrastructure grant to the Town of Taos for airport industrial park investments that will help attract new businesses and better serve passengers, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced. The awards from the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) come under […]
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New Sandhills Global Market Report Underscores Supply and Demand Trends Impacting the Aviation Industry
Sandhills Global has announced a new market report identifying noteworthy supply and demand trends within the used piston single aircraft category in Sandhills marketplaces. This report is the first from Sandhills addressing the aviation industry. Other Sandhills Market Reports are focused on the used commercial truck, heavy construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Sandhills’ aviation […]
NBAA Thanks Linda Peters for Her Decades of Service
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Vice President of Exhibits Linda Peters is retiring Jan. 12, 2022, after nearly 28 years of service with the association. “Throughout her career with NBAA, Linda’s invaluable counsel has ensured that our exhibitors get the highest value from their investment in our shows,” said NBAA President […]
Henderson Engineers Shapes Innovative Travel Experience at New KC Int’l Airport
Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, is leading the charge on cementing the new single terminal Kansas City International Airport (MCI) as a world-class facility. As the lead engineer on the $1.5 billion project, the firm is working closely with project partner Siemens to equip MCI with innovative technology for a cutting-edge experience […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Recipient of STEM Education Award
The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs. According to the United States Census Bureau, women made up nearly half of the U.S. workforce […]
Major General Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.) to Receive the 2020-21 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The Aero Club of Washington has announced it will join with the National Aeronautic Association to present the prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy 2020-21 to Major General Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.) on Friday, December 17, at its annual Wright Memorial Dinner. First as a Marine Corps Major General and then as NASA Administrator, Charles F. […]
ECSU Partners with Wake Tech for Drone Training and Public Safety Programs for Students
On December 9, 2021, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and Wake Tech Community College broke ground in Wake County on the site of a new 106-acre technology center that will expand unmanned aviation programs offered in North Carolina. The facility, Eastern Wake 4.0, will house integrated teaching labs for multiple universities, allowing students to easily […]
The Bond of Aviation and Autism
by: Jacob Moschotto & Karen Allen “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” Dr. Stephen Store’s illuminating quote fills half the screen on the AutismSpeaks homepage and there could not be a more important, striking takeaway for someone trying to understand this eclectic condition. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, […]
First Flight Society to Honor 2021 Class of Honorary Members at Dec. 17th Luncheon
In November, the First Flight Society announced 3 new Honorary Members; AOPA President Mark Baker, Historian Tom Crouch and Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland. The three will be honored at a December 17th luncheon in Kitty Hawk. Tom D. Crouch is an American aeronautics historian and curator. Tom Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has […]
Allegiant Begins New Nonstop Service to Key West from AVL
Allegiant Airlines has begun a new nonstop route to Key West, Fla. via Key West International Airport (EYW) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). To celebrate, the company offered one-way fares on the new route as low as $49. “Key West is one of the most scenic outdoor destinations in Florida and we’re excited to provide […]
