U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that 10 Maine airports will receive a total of $14,795,574 to make critical infrastructure improvements. This funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Improvement Program. Senator Collins co-authors the appropriations bill that funds this program each year. […]
AOPA Urges the Bahamas to Delay Confusing Click2Clear Program for Private Aviators
In a letter to the Bahamas’ acting director general in the Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker requested a delay in the implementation of a customs clearance system for private pilots and passengers to enter the country. This new process for private pilots was scheduled to take […]
Victoria Int’l Airport Receives New Funding for Critical Infrastructure Projects
As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travelers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]
Memphis International Airport Announces Student Art and Photography Contest Winners
Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 15th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition. The winners were announced as part of a virtual event, which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/MEMartawards22. The event was produced in partnership with CityCURRENT. Following are this year’s winners: Paintings 1st Place: Meredith Dai, Collierville High […]
Greater Toronto Airports Authority Appoints Karen Mazurkewich as Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has announced the appointment of Karen Mazurkewich as Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications, effective June 6, 2022. In her new role, Karen will champion the GTAA’s stakeholder relations and corporate communications efforts, with a focus on transforming the way the GTAA communicates to its customers, community, partners and […]
Bandera State Airport Supports Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue Training
Photo curtesy of Peter Linde, King County Sheriff The King County Sheriff Air Support and King County Search Dog Units conducted a joint training mission at Bander State Airport May 10. Bandera State Airport, located along Interstate 90 east of North Bend at Exit 45 Forest Service Road 9030, provided space for aircrews to familiarize […]
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop Partners with Flytrex for Airborne Ice Cream Delivery
The Ice Cream Shop, Unilever’s first-ever digital storefront, announced it has partnered with Flytrex, a leader in on-demand, ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to offer ice cream delivery via drone across all of Flytrex’s U.S. locations: Holly Springs, Fayetteville and Raeford, North Carolina, and Granbury, Texas. Orders from The Ice Cream Shop will be […]
Go Wheels Up! Texas to be held May 28 at San Marcos Regional Airport
Look for event coverage in an upcoming issue of State Aviation Journal’s Focus and Skybrief Photo above curtesy of Kyle Hutton The USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team headlines this year’s airshow from 3 pm to 5 pm. Plus, Aftershock, a jet-powered vintage fire truck has been invited. You can also enjoy the incredible aerobatics […]
AOPA Aviator Showcase Moves to the Fall
To enhance the experience of pilots and aircraft owners, and build a more expansive program, AOPA has decided to move its Aviator Showcase at Fort Worth Alliance Airport to the fall. Now set for November 17 and 18, the AOPA Aviator Showcase will return with a wide array of industry experts, manufacturers, and speakers to […]
NATA Promotes Keith DeBerry to COO and Karen Huggard to VP
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced key leadership changes. Keith DeBerry has been named Chief Operating Officer, overseeing NATA’s activities relating to safety education development and member outreach, as well as the day-to-day operation of the Association. Since joining the NATA staff in January 2020, DeBerry has served as NATA’s Senior Vice President […]
