AOPA has named Darren Pleasance to serve as its new president and chief executive officer. Pleasance, who will join AOPA on January 1, 2025, brings a wealth of aviation and business experience to the role. “I’m honored with the opportunity I’m being given to help steward AOPA forward into the future, and I’m inspired by […]
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 […]
Gillemot Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Create Aviation Technology Program at AACT High School
The Gillemot Foundation has provided a grant of $1,009,350 to transform existing facilities at the Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT) into a state-of-the-art learning center focused on aviation technology. Representatives of the foundation announced the grant during the regular public meeting of the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees, which accepted […]
Remembering Judy Rice – A Tribute
For Judy Rice, falling in love with aviation as a child was easy. Sharing that love and passion with others later in life was natural. However, turning that childhood obsession into a substantive truth was a challenge that had to be overcome. A challenge that took her well into her adult years. But a challenge […]
Signature Aviation Receives Green Power Leadership Award from EPA
Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has received a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more than 20 years, EPA’s annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America’s leading green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing the nation’s green […]
Flying Musicians Open 2025 Scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the opening of its two unique scholarship programs for student musicians who want to join the pilot ranks and aviators who are musicians wanting to enhance their craft. FMA is accepting nominees for the FMA Solo Learn to Fly program and applications for the FMA Swing Wing scholarship […]
FAA Releases Draft Engineering Brief on Vertiport Design; Written Comments Invited
The FAA’s Office of Airports released draft Engineering Brief (EB) 105A, Vertiport Design, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Principal changes include adjustments to geometry sizing, addition of aircraft parking, and creation of a downwash and outwash protection area. Industry is invited to submit written comments to vertiports@faa.gov through Friday, October 18, 2024. To supplement industry […]
AIAA and HYSKY Society Announce New Advanced Hydrogen Aviation Short Course
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced a new continuing education course on hydrogen aviation developed in collaboration with HYSKY Society, an association committed to decarbonizing aviation with hydrogen. The course, “Advanced Hydrogen Aerospace Technologies and Design,” debuts Tuesday, 8 October, with instruction online twice weekly through 7 November. Participants also can […]
NCDOT Division of Aviation Launches New Advanced Air Mobility Planning Grant Program
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is launching the Advanced Air Mobility Planning Grant Program to empower communities to enhance their airports and attract new businesses. This program offers local municipalities and regional planning organizations the opportunity to develop or enhance existing comprehensive plans that leverage Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to improve transportation […]
MAC Selects Michele Ross as Stakeholder Engagement Director
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Michele Ross to serve as director of stakeholder engagement following a competitive, national search. Ross started the new role on Monday, Sept. 16. In this role, Ross will lead the MAC’s Stakeholder Engagement Department, which includes the community relations and events teams. She will be responsible for developing […]
