If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the rules, regulations and best practices of operating a drone. This December, […]
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Greg Principato Elected FAI President at 118th General Conference in Riyadh
Photo above – New FAI Executive Board. L to R: Timo Hyvönen, Agust Gudmundsson, Gillian Rayner, President Greg Principato, Marina Vigorito, Mary Anne Stevens, Igor Erzen, Secretary General Markus Haggeney. The 118th FAI General Conference was held November19-21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with 120 registered participants in attendance. The event, hosted by the Saudi […]
Hundreds of Girls Inspired at Lone Star Flight Museum During 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Presented by ExxonMobil
The Lone Star Flight Museum welcomed over 450 aspiring young aviators and their parents to the museum’s Girls in Aviation presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day had a single goal: to inspire girls ages 8 to 17 toward careers in the STEM and aviation industries. From pilots, mechanics and air traffic […]
Business Aviation Leaders Laud Formation of Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus
CLIMBING. FAST., an advocacy initiative focused on advancing business aviation’s bold commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, today welcomed the formation of the bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, announced this week. The caucus has been founded by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Boozman (R-AR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sens. Moran […]
Tracy MacDonald to Leave NASAO after Nine Years of Service
Tracy MacDonald, Director of Meetings & Administration for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), is departing the association after nine years of service to accept another opportunity. Since she joined the association in 2015, MacDonald has overseen nearly twenty conferences, playing a pivotal role in their success. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time […]
FAA Announces $148.3 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Airport Projects in 28 States, Guam
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam. These projects are funded exclusively under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which provides about $15 billion in total funding with $3 billion available annually for 5 years. “The […]
NASAO Announces 2024 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA), announced the winners of the 2024 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest. The judging was conducted by representatives from: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation; Equus Flight Academy/US Alt. Delegate to the FAI Education Commission; NAA; NASAO; Signature Flight Support; […]
Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Chief Human Resources Officer
Bonnie McFarland, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, SPHR, has joined the Lee County Port Authority as Chief Human Resources Officer. As CHRO, she will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to employee matters at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers, including working with members of the executive management team to build and manage […]
GAMA Announces 2024 Executive Committee Leadership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the makeup of its Executive Committee leadership team for 2024. The Executive Committee is comprised of members of GAMA’s Board of Directors, who provide strategic leadership for the association and lead its policy committees. Chuck Wiplinger, President and CEO of Wipaire, will serve as Chair of the Board. […]
Parting Words from NAA President & CEO Greg Principato
Last week Greg Principato officially retired as President and CEO of the National Aeronautic Association. His parting words to members and supporters of the organization follow: Dear Members and Supporters, For the past seven years it has been my honor to serve as President & CEO of the National Aeronautic Association. We are the oldest […]
