Skyservice Business Aviation celebrated the grand opening of its new Seattle Business Jet Center last week at King County International Airport – Boeing Field (BFI) amongst industry peers, clients and dignitaries. “Seattle is a thriving economic center for North America. Our business jet center brings a new level of ease, sophistication and luxury to the […]
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Rep. Turner and Rep. Larsen to Receive Congressional Leadership Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the recipients of the Congressional Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year, the NAHF is privileged to honor the remarkable contributions of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). Their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication have advanced […]
BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone
BRINC has unveiled the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. The drones are engineered to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, providing critical situational awareness to first […]
Cindy Hales, Hub International Aviation Practice Leader, Inducted into the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA)’s Eagle Society
The Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) President Chris Morin and the Board of Directors have announced the Eagle Society Class of 2024. Cindy Hales, Aviation Practice Leader and Senior Vice President of global insurance brokerage Hub International Northwest, LLC, was among the eight leaders that were inducted this year. She works out of the HUB Bothell, […]
Bremerton National Airport Announces Air Show Return
Photo above – Navy F-18s Officials at the Port of Bremerton officially announced that an air show will be returning to Bremerton National Airport this summer. The newly named show, ‘Bremerton Air Show,’ will feature many of the same amenities as last year, with the addition of some amazing performers. The following are the current […]
CubCrafters Selects First of April to Launch New Quincycle NX Cub
CubCrafters, a leading designer and manufacturer of Light-Sport and Part 23 Certified aircraft, is testing a new backcountry landing gear configuration that the company conceived to dramatically reduce the potential for ground loops in backcountry flying. Recognizing recent industrywide calls from regulators, insurance companies, and many in the pilot community to continue with safety innovation […]
Port of Bremerton Hires New Airport Manager for Bremerton National Airport
After weeks of interviewing a variety of strong candidates, Cole Barnes has been selected by the Port of Bremerton as the new airport manager for Bremerton National Airport. He will be joining the team beginning April 8th. Barnes, who previously was the Airport Operations Specialist at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, graduated from Central Washington […]
Second Round of Washington State Airport Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
It’s time for airports in Washington State to submit their applications for the second round of 2023-2025 Airport Aid Grant Program. The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division anticipates awarding $2 million in funding. Airports can only apply for projects previously submitted through the Statewide Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The SCIP is an unconstrained […]
Port of Bremerton (Bremerton National Airport) Receives WPPA Port of the Year Honor
Each year, the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) selects one Port to honor as the Washington ‘Port of the Year’. This award is given to the Port which shows the greatest success in the industry as a way to motivate new innovation continuously. On December 8, 2023, WPPA announced the Port of Bremerton as this […]
For Ann Richart, Amelia Opened My Thinking to a World of Possiblities
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Ann Richart, A.A.E., new Aviation Director for the state of Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is believed to be the first person to serve as the Director in three different states- Washington, Nebraska, and Oregon. This dynamic woman has managed a number of airports, and earned the important aviation industry […]
