Dr. Amy Hoover of Ellensburg, Washington has been named the 2022 National Certified Flight Instructor of the Year. Amy graduated from Texas Christian University in 1983 with a B.S. in Geology, completed her Masters in Geology at Oregon State University in 1987, and her Ph.D. in Education in 2005 from Oregon State University. Amy has […]
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Port of Bremerton Hires New CFO
The Port of Bremerton has hired Jeremiah Wiley as its new Chief Financial Officer. Wiley brings with him 20 years of experience in accounting and finance and will use his communication, problem-solving, and technical abilities to drive the Port to further and sustained success. Wiley was previously a Controller for Capital Development Company and has […]
WSDOT Aviation Division to Administer Commercial Drone Registration Program
The last Washington state legislative session saw the enactment of SHB 1379, entrusting the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division with the establishment of the State Unpiloted Aircraft Systems Coordinator position and commercial drone registration. WSDOT Aviation is in the process of establishing the commercial drone registration program as outlined in the legislation. […]
Eviation Lifts the Curtain on Alice Executive Cabin Design
Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today introduced the design for the executive cabin version of its Alice all-electric aircraft. The new six-passenger configuration boasts an elegant, refined and modern interior offering corporate travelers a luxurious and spacious cabin that redefines regional executive travel. The reinvented executive cabin features an innovative design that […]
CubCrafters Announces the Passing of Company Founder Jim Richmond
Jim Richmond, the founder of CubCrafters, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Yakima, Washington. He was surrounded by loving family and will be missed greatly by family, friends, customers, and coworkers alike. Both Jim Richmond and CubCrafters, are names that are synonymous with new innovation in backcountry aviation. Richmond started the company […]
Skyservice Business Aviation Expands to the U.S.
Skyservice Business Aviation (“Skyservice”), a Canadian business aviation provider, announced its expansion to four new locations in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, thereby enhancing its platform of services and growth potential in an attractive North American market for business aviation. Under the leadership of Benjamin J. Murray, Skyservice’s President & CEO, Leading Edge Jet Center (“LEJC”) […]
Propeller Airports Announces the Acquisition of Castle & Cooke, Everett and the Formation of Propeller Aero Services
Propeller Airports today announced the acquisition of Castle & Cooke’s fixed based operation (FBO) at Paine Field in metro Seattle. The company also announced the formation of Propeller Aero Services, a new subsidiary that will focus on FBO development and will operate the FBO at Paine Field. “Our goal is to bring the same award-winning, […]
Bandera State Airport Provides Emergency Staging for Wildland Firefighting Efforts
Helicopter and crew operating at Bandera State Airport (4W0) found the airport to be a perfect place for supporting the Crystal Lake Fire located in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest along interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass. Pilot Noel Larsen and Helicopter Manager Jason Hultman, assisted by Justin Fulbright and Fuel Support Technician Bryan Sinden, used […]
Wildfire Support at WSDOT Aviation Division Tumwater Office
This year has been a busy wildfire season for Washington state and for most of the other Northwestern states. An unusual lack of rain and higher than normal temperatures have handed our state and federal firefighting partners a demanding mission to respond to countless Wildfires this summer. To support this firefighting effort, Washington Department of […]
Boeing Completes Successful 737-10 First Flight
Boeing’s 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, completed a successful first flight. The airplane took off from Renton Field in Renton, Washington, at 10:07 a.m. and landed at 12:38 p.m. at Boeing Field in Seattle. “The airplane performed beautifully,” said 737 Chief Pilot Capt. Jennifer Henderson. “The profile we flew allowed us […]
