Celebrating women advancing in aviation, including 30 years of flying active-duty combat aircraft, will be part of EAA WomenVenture on July 26 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. EAA WomenVenture has become an annual gathering point for […]
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2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier Awarded Commander’s Commendation for Accomplishments, Excellence in Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier has been named as recipient of the Commander’s Commendation Award. The award was jointly presented to Lt Forcier by Lt Thresher and Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing (VTWG). “In her six months with the Squadron and Vermont Wing, Lt Forcier has been a driving force with her […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which is designed to allow travelers to let others know they have a non-visible disability. The Sunflower symbol, printed on a lanyard, badge, hat, wrist bracelet, pin or other branded item, indicates a person may need more assistance. “Traveling can be stressful, especially […]
Carilion Clinic and DroneUp Explore Use of Drone Technology to Enhance Healthcare
Carilion has teamed up with DroneUp to investigate how drones could be used to improve health care delivery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Carilion and DroneUp are conducting a proof-of-concept study to see if delivering crucial medical supplies can effectively be done using drone technology. This three-week trial ending June 22 will explore the ways […]
Deputy Administrator for MassDOT Aeronautics Brings Distinguished Military Career to Post
Photo above – Former co-workers of Denise Garcia (center) during the 22nd Fighter Squadron F-15 Maintainers Reunion at the Weisbrod Museum in Pueblo CO. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Denise Garcia is the Deputy Administrator for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division overseeing aviation administration and policy matters for the Commonwealth. Denise began her career at MassDOT 22 […]
NAHF Names Aimee Maruyama President & CEO
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Aimee Maruyama as its President & CEO. Ms. Maruyama emerged as the top candidate after a competitive and inclusive national search conducted by the NAHF’s Board of Trustees and facilitated by Korn Ferry, a leading global executive research and recruitment firm. […]
Opener Announces Appointment of Jon Campagna as Chief Financial Officer
Opener has announced the appointment of Jon Campagna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Campagna has more than two decades of financial leadership in both public and private companies, including tenure as CFO at aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. In May, Opener appointed Ken Karklin to Chief Executive Officer replacing Marcus Leng, […]
John Foster Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from IADA
OGARAJETS co-founder and a leader of the business aircraft resale industry John Foster III was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). The award was in recognition for Foster’s 50 years in aviation sales while serving as a model of professional standards for the entire industry. Over 30 years […]
Hartsfield-Jackson Achieves Weather-Ready Ambassador Designation
Just in time for the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) attains the Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador designation. This earned classification formally recognizes National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) partners strengthening the nation’s resistance to extreme weather, water and climate events. As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, ATL will educate […]
Flying Musicians Name 2023 Solo Scholarship Recipient
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the selection of their sixteenth overall scholarship recipient of the FMA Solo program: Justin Duval from San Jose, California. Justin will begin flight training at AeroDynamic Aviation in San Jose at the Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV). Justin has the desire, passion, drive, and initiative to […]
