Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a hardware enabled software provider to the drone industry, announced that its TEAL Drones subsidiary has opened its new U.S.-based manufacturing facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah. “After closing the Teal drone acquisition less than two months ago, our investment to scale production of the Golden Eagle is ready fly […]
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NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses and Airports Provides Foundation for Environmental Engagement
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) unveiled a new sustainability initiative, the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses, to provide aviation businesses and airports a self-certification process for pursuing flexible, cost-effective options to lower their carbon footprint. Developed by a working group under NATA’s Environment Committee, the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses is a […]
The Dee Howard Foundation Launches 2021 Art Contest in Partnership with UTSA.
In 2020 the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with UTSA launched The Dee Howard Foundation/UTSA PreK- 12 Aviation and Aerospace Art Contest with the goal of inspiring young innovators to depict their vision of a human mission to Mars. In its first year the art contest drew hundreds of students from across the San Antonio […]
New Aviation Coalition Formed in Utah
Officials with a number of aviation associations including the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA), the Utah General Aviation Association (UGAA), and the Utah Back Country Pilots Association, are optimistic that a new coalition will boost support for general aviation in the State. It’s hoped that the new Utah Aviation […]
NBAA Launches New Safety Management Certificate Program
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has introduced a new Safety Manager Certificate Program to provide introductory to mid-level education on safety in business aircraft operations, reflecting the association’s commitment to safety as one of the industry’s core values. Developed in collaboration with Advanced Aircrew Academy, Convergent Performance and Fireside Partners, the program includes education […]
Joseph Hennessy Named Integrated Operations Director at the Metropolitan Airports Commission
Chad Leqve, vice president of management and operations at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), has named Joseph Hennessy as the organization’s first integrated operations director. “Joe Hennessy brings to the job a strong background in aviation safety, management and collaborative process development,” Leqve said. “Joe’s inclusive, data-driven, servant-leader approach to challenges and opportunities will be […]
ATP Flight School Brings Airline Pilot Training to San Luis Obispo Ahead of a Post-Pandemic Pilot Shortage
ATP Flight School’s newest training center is now open at the San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) in San Luis Obispo, CA. As the nation’s largest flight school, this new facility marks ATP’s 69th training center and brings airline-oriented pilot training to the San Luis community. Situated between ATP’s existing operations in Northern California and […]
Jesse Romo Named Wichita Director of Airports
Jesse R. Romo, A.A.E is the new Director of Airports for the City of Wichita. Romo, formally the Director of Aviation for the Kansas Department of Transportation, currently is the Airport Director for the Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, Kan. “Mr. Romo comes to the City of Wichita with an extensive aviation background. He brings […]
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation Presented with Entrepreneur of The Year Award
Pictured above (left to right) is Jay Robinson, Synovus; Amanda Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Jay Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Tom Lauria, SBDC Business Consultant; Paul Featheringill, UofSC Region Director, SC SBDC. CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Entrepreneur of […]
GAMA Welcomes Four New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of AirCorps Aviation, Dynon Inc. and Kaney Aerospace as Members, and teTra aviation corp as an Associate Member EPIC. AirCorps Aviation is headquartered in Bemidji, Minnesota, and was founded in 2011 as a Warbird restoration shop. They now provide build to print fabrication services focused on […]
