Gary R. Shafer, Airport Manager of the Southern Illinois Airport, has announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2025. Shafer has dedicated 45 years to the airport, with 43 of those years as Airport Manager. With only two airport managers in the airport’s 74-year history, Shafer is recognized as one of the longest-serving airport managers in […]
Marcela White Recognized as 2024 Breakthrough Woman by Greater Houston Women’s Chamber
Marcela White, co-owner of Tavaero Jet Charter Corp., was honored as a 2024 Breakthrough Woman at the International Conference for Women on Friday, Aug. 23. White is one of 18 women who were recognized during a luncheon program hosted by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce at the Westin Galleria Hotel located in Houston. […]
GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the Second Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first six months of 2024, when compared to the same period in 2023, show increased deliveries across the piston airplane, business jet and piston helicopter segments along […]
AIAA Names Clay Mowry as Chief Executive Officer
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced today that its Board of Trustees has selected Clay Mowry as the Institute’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Mowry is a globally recognized space industry executive with experience across the international aerospace community. He will join the Institute effective 1 October 2024. Mowry succeeds Dan Dumbacher, […]
Grand Canyon National Park Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project Set for Summer 2025
The Grand Canyon National Airport is gearing up for a significant runway rehabilitation project designed to improve safety and operational efficiency for all users. The airport’s current runway surfaces have deteriorated over time due to regular use and exposure to environmental conditions. This project will rehabilitate the runway’s infrastructure, extending its lifespan. Scheduled for summer […]
FAA Announces More Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants to […]
NBAA Maintenance Committee Honors Former Member James Sullivan
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Committee, at its recent meeting in Washington, DC, announced the renaming of its scholarship travel fund to the James Sullivan Travel Fund, in honor of the former committee member and past award recipient who passed away unexpectedly this summer. Sullivan was 32. The fund offsets travel and lodging […]
Paradies Lagardère Names Marie Grimm as VP of Dining Operations
Paradies Lagardère has named Marie Grimm as the company’s new vice president of dining operations. Grimm previously served as the head of culinary at airport restaurateur OTG Management and has successfully led culinary transformations for renowned brands such as NBC Universal Studios, Dine Global Brands and Darden Restaurants. With over 20 years of experience in […]
European Business Aviation Manifesto Puts Sectors’ Role for Competitiveness, Innovation, and Net-Zero Technologies Front and Center
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have published their manifesto for the 2024-2029 European legislative term, highlighting their commitment to driving a sustainable, competitive and safe aviation sector in partnership with the next European Commission and Members of the European Parliament. With Europe striving to boost its competitiveness […]
HDOT to Conduct Runway and Taxiway Repairs at Kona Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 and Taxiway H at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) for 25 continuous nights starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, until Friday, October 25, 2024, between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. HDOT has coordinated with the airlines and other partners to minimize […]
