CubCrafters, the leading designer and manufacturer of Light-Sport, Experimental, and Part 23 Certified backcountry aircraft, announced today that for the first time in its forty-year history, it intends to allow new public investment in the company under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation A. Advised by Manhattan Street Capital, CubCrafters intends to file with the […]
WAI Announces New Additions to Full-Time Team
After a thorough search, Women in Aviation International (WAI) has announced four new appointments to the full-time staff during the month of July. A new associate editor, Jabili Kandula, WAI 88779, will assist with the production of Aviation for Women and Aviation for Girls magazines, in addition to website content and social media. Jabili is […]
Vancouver Airport Authority Becomes First to Achieve a UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for an Airport
UL Solutions has announced that Vancouver Airport Authority has achieved a UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the world’s first airport to receive this designation. Located 12 km from downtown Vancouver on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, and the second busiest airport in Canada, the 378,255 square meter facility […]
Winners Selected for the 2021-2022 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has selected winners for its annual University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports. Four first-place winners were chosen across the four technical challenge areas: Airport Environmental […]
Washington State Students Place Second at International Rocketry Challenge
A 10-student team from Newport High School in Bellevue, WA placed second at the International Rocketry Challenge held at the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. The Washington state team, who were representing the United States, finished behind Team Japan, with France and the United Kingdom placing third and fourth, respectively, in the international competition’s triumphant […]
Electric Flight Moves A Step Closer as Vertical Aerospace and CAE Partner on Pilot Training
Photo above – Vertical Aerospace Deputy CEO Harry Holt (left) with CAE President and CEO Marc Parent. Vertical Aerospace and CAE announced that CAE will be the pilot training partner for Vertical’s launch eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. CAE will design and develop a world-class training program and be the exclusive training device provider, tailoring the […]
GAMA Names David Dunning as Director of Global Innovation & Policy, Promotes Joe Sambiase to Managing Director of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of David Dunning as Director of Global Innovation & Policy, and the promotion of Joe Sambiase to Managing Director of Airworthiness and Regulatory Affairs. “We are excited to have David as part of our team to support the success and growth of general aviation innovation and […]
Skyservice Appoints Qi Tang as Chief Financial Officer
Skyservice Business Aviation™, a leader in business aviation in North America, announced the recent appointment of Ms. Tang as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Tang brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and business leadership to Skyservice. She is a CPA, CA and CFA and holds a Master of Science in Accounting degree from […]
Textron Supports AOPA You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum with $1 Million Donation
The AOPA Foundation announced a $1 million donation from Textron Inc. in support of the AOPA You Can Fly initiative and its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The gift will enable You Can Fly to further introduce high school students to rewarding career opportunities in aviation through the free curriculum that will help ensure a […]
Airport Authority President and CEO Scott Brockman to Retire in December 2023
Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2023. Brockman joined MSCAA in June 2003. He was appointed President and CEO on January 2, 2014, after having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. During Mr. Brockman’s 37-year career, he […]
