The Virginia Department of Aviation is transferring more than $60,000 to the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to support aviation education in Virginia. The funds (totaling $61,245 in 2017) were generated through the sale of the museum’s license plate, which features the iconic SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The license plate is one […]
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Virginia Department of Aviation Gets a New Agency Director
Mark Flynn, a general aviation pilot and an attorney in private practice, has been named the new director of the Virginia Department of Aviation by Gov. Ralph Northam. Flynn replaces Randy Burdette who served 13 years as the agency’s director. Flynn was sworn in January 13th following the inauguration of Ralph Northam as Virginia’s 73rd […]
Evans Retires After Long Public Service Career at DOAV
After 32 years of public service with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Cherry A. Evans, Director, Communications & Education Division, Virginia Department of Aviation announced her retirement effective November 1st. Ms. Evans, who was employed with the Department of Aviation since 1989, said she is proud to have promoted Virginia’s fine air transportation system and an […]
IAD Holds Run on the Runway; Part of 25th Anniversary Dulles Day Festival
By Michael J. Schoen  – On September 23rd, Washington Dulles International Airport hosted its 25th annual “Dulles Day Festival.” This open-house event is free to the public, and allows thousands of visitors to experience aviation up close. The inaugural Dulles Day was held in 1992, and featured the first-ever “plane pull.” Since then, the festival […]
NBAA Welcomes Virginia’s New, Pro-Growth Aviation Tax Policy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today applauded a measure passed by the Virginia legislature to exempt aircraft parts and maintenance from sales and use tax. The bill, HB 1738, was recently passed by the state Senate, following its earlier passage by the House with overwhelming support. The legislation now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe […]
Daher Delivers TBM 930 to Andrew McKenna
Daher today announced the delivery of a new TBM 930 very fast turboprop aircraft to McKenna & Associates, LLC, whose founder, President and CEO, Andrew McKenna, is an aviator and eminent warbird pilot that frequently participates in memorial flight presentations, airshows and ceremonial events. McKenna was aboard the TBM 930 on its ferry flight from […]
NASAO Selects Kimberling as President & CEO
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced today that Mark Kimberling has been named the new President and CEO of the 85-year-old organization. “I congratulate Mark on his selection as the next President/CEO of NASAO. Mark has the talent and the vision to lead this organization and continue to keep NASAO visible and […]
Olislagers to Be Honored with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Robert Olislagers, A.A.E., Executive Director of Centennial Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Robert is an invaluable colleague in the airport community who has served in a variety of important roles, […]
Virginia Governor Proclaims August Aviation Month
Governor Terence R. McAuliffe has issued a proclamation officially recognizing August 2016 as Virginia Aviation Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Certificate of Recognition for Virginia Aviation Month was presented at the opening of the Virginia Aviation Board Meeting held on Friday, August 19th during the annual Virginia Aviation Conference. This was appropriate as […]
Free NextGen Seminar in Dulles/Chantilly, Virginia
Join Duncan Aviation’s Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic just outside of our nation’s capital for a free NextGen seminar on Thursday, September 22. Located at the Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo (4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151), the seminar will help educate business aircraft operators about the NextGen mandates and existing solutions. From 8:30 […]
