Hartzell Engine Tech has named veteran corporate finance executive Caleb Walls as Controller. He will report to company President Keith Bagley in the newly created position. “Caleb Walls’ career as a corporate controller and financial operations manager equips him well for his new position and responsibilities,” said Bagley. “Caleb’s experiences in finance, accounting, procurement and […]
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Wheels Up Becomes the Official Private Aviation Partner for the World Equestrian Center
Wheels Up Experience Inc. and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) have announced a partnership naming Wheels Up the official private aviation partner and hospitality sponsor of WEC for all Grand Prix VIP shows and other events throughout the year at the Ocala, Florida venue. With no commercial flight options into Ocala, this partnership will provide […]
Volatus Infrastructure and VMIC Form Business Development Agreement
VMIC will serve as Business Development Team for Volatus Infrastructure in South Korea Volatus Infrastructure, LLC and VMIC have signed an agreement for VMIC to preform business development tasks in South Korea. VMIC will help bring electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure to South Korea to ensure they will be ready to support the […]
CAF Airbase Georgia Seeks Funds to Help Complete Restoration of its P-47 Thunderbolt
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is inviting anyone interested in supporting aviation history to participate in the annual CAF 12 Planes of Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022. Airbase Georgia is participating to raise $15,000 for its newest project, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft that arrived this year. More than fifteen thousand Thunderbolts were […]
Keynote Speakers Will Inspire at 34th Annual WAI Conference
Women in Aviation International members and conference attendees will no doubt be inspired with the stellar roster of speakers scheduled for the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, February 23-25, 2023, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. “We are excited that our annual three-day gathering, featuring an inspiring group of […]
North Carolina Division of Aviation Makes Great Strides in 2022
Throughout 2022, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation made significant progress in its mission to promote the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. The Division of Aviation provided vital development support for the state’s 72 public airports with $174 million in grant funding and planning […]
Kearney Regional Airport to Receive $6.3 Million Grant
The Kearney Regional Airport is set to receive federal funding to help improve its facility. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer announced a $6.28 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Nebraska’s airports ensure our communities can stay connected and help our state’s world-class products make it to market. This $6.3 million investment will give Kearney […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Hangars at Winchester Regional Airport
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Winchester Regional Airport earlier this month to celebrate the completion of six new hangars located on the southeast side of the airport. The hangars are the first phase of a project that will ultimately bring 32 private aircraft hangars to the airport over a six-year period. Construction of […]
Monterey Regional Airport Announces Grants Totaling $4.2 Million for Design and Construction of New Terminal Building
With a $2.14 million grant from the Department of Transportation received in late November, the Monterey Regional Airport now has $4.2 million toward the design and construction of a new airport terminal. The funds are from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Federal Fiscal Year 2023, along with another $2.14 grant from the same piece of […]
Western North Carolina’s Robust Aviation Education Network Supports Local Students Seeking Aviation Careers
Photo above – Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) Runway 5K was held in October and raised more than $19,000 for local aviation education. The sold-out race was capped at 1,000 racers. During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during […]
