After more than 26 incredible years in the aviation industry – including 15 years dedicated to Scottsdale Airport – Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro is retiring. With Gary’s leadership, Scottsdale Airport has flourished, experiencing significant growth and national recognition as one of the premier general aviation airports in the country. His collaborative approach, strategic foresight, […]
Diogo Elias Appointed as New CEO of Avianca Cargo
Diogo Elias has assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will oversee the division’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has […]
Electra Names Max Ochoa as CFO
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced that Max Ochoa has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Ochoa will provide strategic leadership across Electra’s finance and legal departments, guiding the company through its next phase of growth as it scales to meet rising demand from both commercial and defense markets. Electra’s Ultra Short […]
Cottage Grove State Airport – Apron Rehab Project – Summer 2025
The Cottage Grove State Airport (61S) Apron Rehabilitation project will begin in the summer of 2025. This project will repave the main apron and tiedown area, which will be completed in two phases over 90 days. This phased approach will minimize impacts to tenants and maintain access to the runway and taxiways, as well as […]
Delta Launches Nonstop Service Between Memphis and Austin
Delta Air Lines has launched daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Delta is utilizing a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route. Tickets are on sale at www.delta.com. The Austin flight brings Delta’s number of current destinations at MEM to eight, joining Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, […]
Daus named Vice President of Air Service Development and Corporate Communications at AVL
Asheville Regional Airport has announced the selection of Angelica Daus as Vice President, Air Service Development & Corporate Communications. Daus previously served as the marketing supervisor at the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), where she successfully led strategic marketing, air service development and communications initiatives, and expanded community engagement programs. In her new role, Daus will […]
Sedona Airport to Celebrate Being Named ADOT’s Airport of the Year
The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority issued an invitation to the community to join them in celebrating Sedona Airport, being named the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) Arizona Airport of the Year. The Authority noted that there have been significant changes over the past few years and achieving the award is both humbling and an honor. […]
Prospect State Airport Runway Closure – Rehabilitation Project Beginning May 13th
The Prospect State Airport (64S) Runway Rehabilitation and Electrical Improvement project will begin Tuesday May 13th, 2025. A previous notice showed the project starting Monday May 5th. NOTAMs have been updated to reflect this change. This project will provide a new runway surface and electrical system including runway lighting and navigational aids. Project/Closure Schedule: During […]
Hartsfield-Jackson Unveils New Plane Train Car with Eye Toward the Future
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) marked a significant milestone recently in its commitment to modernization and operational efficiency with the introduction of Innovia 300R vehicles to its Automated People Mover (APM) system, also known as the Plane Train. The Plane Train, which first began operations in 1980 with 17 Innovia CX100 vehicles, has expanded its […]
WAI Invites Members To #HonorTheWASP for Memorial Day 2025
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its eighth year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day […]
