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 […]
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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 […]
NASAO Begins Search for President & CEO
Principato – Right Man for the Right Time The Board of Directors of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has begun a national search for the next leader of the 85 year-old organization. Current President and CEO, Greg Principato announced recently that he has accepted a similar position with the National Aeronautic Association […]
ACC’s Spaulding Promoted to Manager Communications
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced recently that Chris Spaulding, C.M. has been promoted to Manager, Communications. Spaulding’s promotion was effective as of August, 1, 2016. In this capacity, he will take on greater responsibility in managing the council’s website, email, publications and social media platforms as well as the ACC Young Professionals (YP) Forum initiatives […]
AAAE/IAAE Grows International Presence with Sabatine Promotion
As part of the association’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance member benefits and services, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, announce recently the promotion of Melissa Sabatine to Senior Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs and Deputy Executive Director, IAAE. With […]
New UAS Information Site Goes Live – UASHub.org
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Airport Innovation Accelerator (AIA) have announced the launch of UASHub.org – a comprehensive web platform for airports and aviation stakeholders to effectively manage the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – or drones – into the nation’s airspace. The site was created to facilitate communication, collaboration […]
Bob Hoover Statue Unveiled at Udvar-Hazy Center
The Aviation Foundation of America unveiled a life-size statue of beloved aviation legend R.A. “Bob” Hoover at a reception at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Saturday, April 2. (Photo of Hoover with small version of statue, courtesy of Aviation Foundation of America) The effort to create a life-size statue […]
