The First Flight Society recently announced its Board of Directors for 2025. Paul Wright Jameson was elected as President, succeeding Mike Fonseca. Paul is a great-great nephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright. In addition, the Executive Committee was appointed as follows: The rest of the 2025 board consists of: Sara Lou Copeland, M. Roy Daniels, […]
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Hawai’i Airports System Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s; Achieves Highest Ratings in its History
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the state’s economic resilience, Hawai‘i’s “enduring desirability as a premier tourism destination,” and the […]
NX Cub Selected by Embry-Riddle for Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team
CubCrafters has announced that the company’s certified NX Cub has been chosen by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the new aircraft for their Golden Eagles Flight Team going forward. This collaboration marks a significant investment in the future of precision flight training and competition. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team, based at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona campus, […]
Virginia Aviation Director Receives Outstanding Leadership Award at Legislative Reception
Photo above – Greg Campbell, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (center) was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award. With him are Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, right, and Joe Oyler of The Boeing Company. Oyler is on the Board of the Virginia Aviation Business Association. The Virginia Aviation Business Association held its annual Aviation, […]
Only FAA Registered Ice Runway in Continental U.S. Opens for the Season
At Alton Bay, in central New Hampshire, there is a unique seaplane base that has a hard surfaced runway for a short time each year allowing it to be used by other than seaplanes. It is a runway that is ice; ice that is part of the frozen Lake Winnipesaukee. Alton Bay has the only […]
National Advanced Air Mobility Center Hires Executive Director to Lead AAM Efforts, Capitalize on Opportunities
Ohio has taken another step forward as a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) by announcing the hiring of Ted Angel as the Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. NAAMCE — the nation’s only facility of its kind — supports the expanding work […]
Sullenberger Aviation Museum Embarks on New Era as President Stephen Saucier Announces Retirement
Board has launched nationwide executive search for successor to build on Saucier’s legacy of innovation, opportunity and accessibility After serving nearly eight years as president of Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM), Stephen Saucier has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the museum’s fiscal year. The SAM Board of Directors has launched a national […]
SUNY Schenectady Takes the Lead in Training Future Air Traffic Controllers with New ATC Simulator
Photo above – Reggie Wilson, Air Traffic Control student at SUNY Schenectady, tries the new Air Traffic Control simulator at SUNY Schenectady during a special unveiling on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo Credit: SUNY Schenectady SUNY Schenectady has unveiled its new Air Traffic Control simulator, as the College continues to be at the forefront of aviation […]
Louis Armstrong Airport Unveils New Brand Ahead of Super Bowl LIX
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) unveiled its new brand identity at a special pep rally for Airport employees as they are preparing to welcome visitors from around the globe to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX next week. The new brand was developed through thoughtful community engagement, collaborative workshops, and a design […]
MAC Selects Isabella Rhawie as VP, Commercial Revenue Officer
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Isabella Rhawie to the senior executive team as vice president, commercial revenue officer following a national search. Rhawie had been the MAC’s interim vice president of revenue development since July 2024. She previously served as the director of concessions and business development. “Isabella’s entrepreneurial spirit has sparked dynamic […]
