Photo – From left to right: Vermont Wing Commander Col Ann Brechbuhl, Cadet Commander C/2nd Lt Hunter Smith, C/2nd Lt Ishia Masada, and Squadron Commander 1st Lt Michael French. Photo Credit: Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has awarded the prestigious Billy Mitchell Award to […]
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October declared General Aviation Appreciation Month in Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam has proclaimed October as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the Commonwealth. The proclamation recognizes the importance of general aviation and its role as an economic driver that improves the quality of life for all Virginians. “We are honored that Governor Northam has recognized General Aviation in such a public way,” said Mark […]
NCDOT Awarded First-Ever Waiver for Drone Bridge Inspections
Drones are the N.C. Department of Transportation’s newest tool in maintaining the safety of the state’s bridges and other infrastructure. The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday approved a waiver that allows NCDOT to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems beyond visual line of sight while conducting bridge inspections. This approval is part of North Carolina’s participation in […]
Mesa Air Group Announces No Furloughs in 2020
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced the company has reached an agreement with its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, that will enable the company to avoid furloughing any employee for the remainder of 2020, despite the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. Mesa takes great pride in the strong relationship […]
Virginia Aviation Board Awards $7.1 Million, Proposes Additional Support Mechanisms
The Virginia Aviation Board allocated more than $7.1 million to support 20 projects at 11 airports in the Commonwealth. The Board held its quarterly meeting both in-person (inside the aircraft hangar building) and online for those who chose to attend virtually. In addition to the funds that were allocated, the Board also approved the Commercial […]
Flying Adventure – Weekend at the Beaumont Hotel
By Jerry Chism I’ve been flying a long time, but I can’t remember ever having to stop my airplane at a stop sign on a city street. But that is exactly what happened on a trip that my wife Kelly and I recently made to Kansas. Owning and flying a 1950 Cessna 170A has allowed […]
OK Aeronautics Deputy Receives State Aviation Distinguished Service Award
For more than 10 years of state service to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, deputy director Grayson Ardies has been recognized with the 2020 State Aviation Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). This award was established in 1989 to honor State Aviation personnel who have excelled in their service and […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Retention Remains Above the National Average
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports during the month of August posted a total of 43,559 passengers boardings. This is higher than the statewide passenger volume that was seen in each of the last four months and amounts to a 43% retention rate of the passengers that North Dakota experienced during the same month last […]
Inaugural Leon C. Watkins “Guardian Award” for Excellence in Business Diversity Goes to BWI’s Ricky Smith
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recently announced the recipient of the 2020 ACI-NA Leon C. Watkins “Guardian Award” for Excellence in Business Diversity: Ricky Smith, executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration. The new Guardian Award recognizes a business diversity leader who has promoted the growth and evolution of minority- and women-owned businesses […]
ECSU “Take Flight” Program Subject of NC EAA Chapter 1114 Virtual Breakfast
At Saturday’s monthly virtual breakfast, EAA Chapter 1114, Apex, North Carolina, hosted guest speaker, Dr. Karrie Dixon, Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Dixon is one of 30 leaders chosen by Elaine Chao, US Department of Transportation Secretary, for the FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board. As part of the virtual meeting, Dr. Dixon […]
