The City of Buckeye has announced the appointment of Scott Gray as its new Aviation Director. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in airport management, administration, development and planning, Gray is a seasoned professional who has successfully managed some of the busiest airports in the country. Gray comes to Buckeye having spent the […]
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Shelly deZevallos, Focused On Mentoring and Bringing More Women Into Aviation
Photo above – Shelly deZevallos with a Baron B58. She was being photographed for the ‘Top 30 Women of Houston’ event that she was awarded in 2021. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Shelly deZevallos is one of those stellar women in aviation who is as comfortable with a wrench on the spinner of her twin Beechcraft […]
Aviation Innovation and Maintenance Center of Excellence Set to Reach New Heights in Salina
Serving as a catalyst for future aviation growth in Salina and throughout Kansas, the Aviation Innovation and Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence has taken the first step to address the shortage of skilled workers hindering the growth and competitiveness of the aviation maintenance industry in Kansas. The AIM Center of Excellence apprenticeship training program will […]
MGM Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Electric Aircraft Charging Infrastructure – BETA
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of its state-of-the-art electric aircraft chargers, known as BETA (Battery powered Electric Terminal Aviation). The innovative infrastructure will mark a significant milestone in the airport’s commitment to sustainable aviation and a greener future. The groundbreaking ceremony symbolized the commencement of this ambitious project, […]
Melissa Cooper Selected as Director of Aviation in Kansas City
Following a nationwide search, Melissa Cooper has been named the Director of Aviation for the City of Kansas City. Through Cooper’s career of more than 25 years she worked her way up through her field and the Aviation Department. She is the first woman to fill this role in the history of the City’s Aviation […]
2023 Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Set for December 8th
In honor of the significant impact women have made to aviation in Oklahoma and to industry, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics in community partnership with the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Oklahoma National Guard, Will Rogers World Airport, the Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association, the Oklahoma Defense Industry Association and United Dynamics […]
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces 2023 Final Numbers
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announced its final numbers for the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 7 – 15, 2023. Final Numbers included 546 total registered hot air balloons with 107 special shape balloons, of which 12 were new to the Fiesta. Total number of registered hot air balloons: 546 Total number […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Launches Green Curb Program
This week, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport proudly sponsors the annual Airports Going Green (AGG) conference. This conference is the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability, bringing together airports, airlines, industry associations and government agencies to share best practices and focus on future forward sustainability practices as an industry. Phoenix Sky Harbor set a global […]
Michigan Central, MDOT launch Advanced Aerial Innovation Region in Detroit to Accelerate Commercial Drone Development
Michigan Central and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today the launch of Detroit’s Advanced Aerial Innovation Region – an initiative that will position the state as a leader in next-generation aerial mobility and drone technology by attracting startups, catalyzing new high-skill jobs, advancing policy, and driving commercialization and adoption of drone technology. As […]
Georgia DOT Seeks Aviation Technology Manager
On behalf of our client (Georgia Department of Transportation), applications are sought for the position of Aviation Technology Manager, for a long-term contract assignment working at their offices in Atlanta, GA. The primary duties of this position are to guide a state transportation program to advance air transportation related to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and […]
