Continental® has announced that Robert J. Stoppek has been named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President. Stoppek was formerly the CEO for Waukesha Engine, part of the former GE Distributed Power business prior to joining Continental®. “We are pleased to welcome Robert as our new CEO,” said Mr. Fu Fangxing, Chairman of the […]
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GAMA Welcomes Three New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of Epic Aircraft as a Member and Calnetix Technologies and XTI Aircraft Company as Associate Members EPIC. Epic Aircraft was founded in 2004. They specialize in the design and manufacture of high performance, all carbon-fiber, six-seat single-engine turboprop aircraft. The company conducts all engineering, manufacturing and […]
AOPA Postpones Casper, Wyoming Fly-In Until June 2021
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to postpone its June 19 and 20, Casper, Wyoming, fly-in until next year June 18 and 19, 2021. “We continue to monitor the very dynamic situation surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and felt it prudent, with so many moving parts, to make an early decision to reschedule […]
A4A President and CEO Applauds Signing of CARES Act
A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio released a statement recently, on behalf of U.S. airlines and their 750,000 employees, applauding President Trump for signing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act includes provisions intended to assist the U.S. airline industry to continue making payroll and protect the jobs of […]
Duncan Aviation Develops New Aircraft Disinfection Service
Keeping aircraft flying and those who fly within them safe is a top priority right now for business aircraft owners and operators. To that end, Duncan Aviation has implemented an aircraft disinfection service that it is providing for operators who have scheduled into the company’s main MRO facilities in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and […]
NBAA, Other Aviation Groups Join in Combating COVID-19 Spread
With the United States facing unprecedented challenges from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined forces with four other aviation groups to inform lawmakers the nation’s general aviation (GA) industry, including business aviation, is prepared to assist as needed to respond to the crisis. “As our nation works […]
Stimulus Package Must Preserve General Aviation’s Vital Role, NBAA Tells Congressional Leaders
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and several industry groups are urging Congress to preserve general aviation’s vital contribution to the U.S. economy as it considers a relief package to support the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. General aviation is crucial to the country’s transportation network, serving as a lifeline for many communities, and Part […]
Alaska State Owned Airports to Remain Open – Precautions in Place
At this time, all state-owned airports across Alaska will remain open and fully operational. Airports are a critical lifeline across Alaska and provide essential life, health, commerce and safety access. DOT&PF continues to monitor conditions closely, and should situations warrant, will coordinate any requests to close an airport with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As […]
Passero Associates Welcomes Zina Lagonegro, Director of Entitlements & Permitting
Passero welcomes Zina Lagonegro, EIT, AICP, who joins the Passero Associates Civil Department as Director of Entitlements & Permitting. Zina provides experience and knowledge of land use regulations, including the facilitation of land use permitting and of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); urban planning and design; site development, site plan review, and subdivision […]
California Flight Schools Remaining Open
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom of California issued an Executive Order (N-33-20) issuing a stay-at-home decree and the shuttering of all non-essential businesses in California. There are many questions from flight schools within California and elsewhere about the California Executive Order and how it affects whether a flight school can remain open. […]
