Delta Air Lines resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) last week, the first of two Asia routes to return since they were paused at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. “As we come off of a busy summer travel season, we are delighted to welcome […]
Challenger Center and AIAA Open Nominations for 2023 Trailblazing STEM Educator Award
Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced they are accepting nominations for the 2023 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. The annual award celebrates K-12 teachers going above and beyond to inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators. Nominations can be submitted to aiaa.org/TrailblazingSTEMEducatorAward through December […]
Business Aviation Applauds Governments for Embracing Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 at ICAO Assembly
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) applauds the adoption of a long-term aspirational goal for international aviation of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, by governments gathered for the 41st ICAO Assembly last week. The decision sends an important signal of the resolve of the international aviation community to decarbonize. IBAC Director General Kurt Edwards said, […]
Baldwin Safety & Compliance Becomes First Vendor for New Rotorcraft-ASIAS Data Sharing Platform
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced it has become the first accepted vendor for the Rotorcraft Community within the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) program. The platform for the rotorcraft community was developed by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for the FAA, also referred to as R-ASIAS. ASIAS was initially introduced to the airline […]
Aspen Flight Academy Special Event Raises Funds and Scholarships for Unique High School Aviation Program
The Aspen Flight Academy hosted its annual fundraising event at the Atlantic Aviation FBO hangar on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event showcased Aspen Flight Academy’s (AFA) latest in technology and flight training while enjoying food, live music, airplane displays, plane rides, as well as on-site conversations with industry representatives, and AFA students and instructors. Founded […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases 32nd Joseph T. Nall Report
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its 32nd edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, which covers calendar year 2020. The report’s digital platform provides near real-time accident data that are updated on a rolling 30-day cycle, accelerating the analysis process, and allowing for the most current snapshot of […]
Leading Edge Flight Academy Partners with Ravn Alaska to Offer Pilots a More Direct – and More Affordable – Path to the Airlines
The financial investment required to become a professional pilot is a hurdle for many aspiring pilots. Additionally, the U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage caused by a training and hiring slowdown from the pandemic and a wave of early retirements. To support the long-term career success of pilot candidates and to help address the […]
AfBAA Strengthens Team with Two New Appointments
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced two new appointments aimed at driving growth and providing increased support to AfBAA members. The new appointees are Dawit Lemma, as AfBAA Vice President, International, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Samantha (Sam) Keddle, AfBAA Manager, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dawit Lemma is the Founder and […]
NBAA to Honor Jean Rosanvallon’s Industry Leadership with Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will bestow its prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award to former Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) CEO Jean (John) Rosanvallon in recognition of his exceptional record of service to the industry. “Throughout his 47 years in business aviation, John Rosanvallon has exemplified the finest attributes of leadership and a passionate […]
National Airlines Adds the 8th B747-400 Freighter to its Fleet
U.S. based National Airlines has announced the arrival of a Boeing 747-400F, Factory Freighter, to its fleet. This addition is a fuel-efficient freighter under registration N537CA. Featuring a nose door and a large side door, it is the best option to transport long and heavy cargo around the globe. As the most preferred cargo aircraft, […]
