The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded the launch of the U.S. House of Representatives General Aviation (GA) Caucus, and provided an online tool for NBAA members to call upon their elected federal representatives to join the House caucus. Congressional caucuses are informal groups of lawmakers united in a common interest. Founded in 2009, the […]
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Flying Musicians Association’s 2019 Solo Scholarship Winners Announced
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) recently announced its 2019 FMA Solo scholarship recipients – Amaya Burns from Indiana, Scott Lutte from Texas, and Navya Pottumutu from Victoria, British Columbia. Outstanding nominees from all across the United States and Canada continue to impress the selection committee and John Zapp, co-founder and President of FMA, said, “Every […]
Melissa Martin Awarded the WAI Martha King Scholarship for a Female Flight Instructor
Melissa (Missy) Martin of Polaris, Montana was awarded the 4th annual Martha King Scholarship for Female Flight Instructors during the annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California. This scholarship consists of $5,000 toward an initial CFI certificate or an add-on rating and free, lifetime access to all King Schools courses including FIRCs […]
RAA Establishes Scholarship Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Regional Airline Association, the industry trade association representing North American regional airlines, on May 7 ratified the establishment of the RAA Scholarship Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to support RAA’s scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in aviation. RAA awards $16,000-$20,000 in scholarships […]
Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Builds on Previous Successes
The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation is now in its third year of carrying on the mission left it by the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover – arguably one of the most pivotal figures in the civilian and military aviation community. No less an expert than Jimmy Doolittle said, “Bob is the greatest stick-and-rudder man that […]
Guardian Flight Acquires Sunrise Air Ambulance, Bringing Total Arizona Footprint to Nine Bases
Guardian Flight, a Global Medical Response company, has purchased Sunrise Air Ambulance and its four air medical transport bases in Arizona. Sunrise, headquartered in Show Low, Ariz., has a fixed wing and a rotor wing operation there and fixed wing operations in Springerville and Safford. The Sunrise acquisition brings Guardian Flight’s total dedicated Arizona air […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 NOTAM Includes Important Changes for Pilots Flying to Oshkosh
There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 67th annual fly-in convention July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations. The […]
ADOT Names Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 2019 Airport of the Year
As Arizonans prepare to travel during the busy summer vacation season, one of the airports many will jet out of has been recognized for its widespread community outreach and rapid growth. The Arizona Department of Transportation has named Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport as the 2019 Airport of the Year. The airport won the title twice before, […]
Minnesota’s Breezy Point Airport Renamed in Historic Surprise Announcement
May 4th marked a historic moment at the Breezy Point Airport in the City of Breezy Point Minnesota. Executives of the airfield renamed the airport, which has been at the city’s center since the early 1920’s, after longtime airport manager and Vietnam Veteran Cliff Muller. Muller has lived on the field for 20 years and […]
Flight Logistics Adds Second Citation Bravo Jet to Green Bay Charter Fleet
Flight Logistics, a private charter provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has announced the addition of another Citation Bravo to the fleet. The second Citation Bravo accompanies 6 other aircraft available for charter, all based at Austin-Straubel Field Airport (KGRB) in Green Bay. Tom Hakes, CEO of Flight Logistics commented, “The Citation Bravo is a good […]
