The Memphis City Council has approved the appointment of Belinda Anderson to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners. Anderson, who was nominated by City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, will serve her new term from January 1, 2022, until December 31, 2028. Anderson has extensive experience in the airline industry, beginning as […]
FAA to Hire Experienced Air Traffic Controllers
If you’re an experienced air traffic controller eager to put your talents to use, consider applying for a job with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA is providing a window of opportunity for experienced air traffic controllers to apply for positions from Jan. 7 until Jan. 13. The announcement is open to candidates who […]
Allegiant Announces Purchase of 50 Boeing 737 Aircraft
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase 50 new 737 MAX aircraft as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its fleet. The multi-year deal – Boeing’s first with an ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States – includes the purchase of 737-7 and 737-8-200 models, as well […]
Piper Aircraft Expands Brand Ambassador Program to Include Minnesota State University – Mankato
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced the expansion of its brand ambassador program to include Minnesota State University at Mankato (MNSU). Piper Brand Ambassadors leverage their social media channels to promote their individual pilot training journey and act as advocates for the aviation industry. The program is designed to increase awareness of the aviation degree paths offered […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Air Mobility Corridor Development in Michigan and Ontario
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan and Ontario are collaborating on a first-of-its kind technology initiative involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones. This effort involves studying the feasibility of a commercial drone skyway in three proposed areas, including an international connection between Michigan and Ontario, southeast Michigan, and any […]
NATA Welcomes Keith DeBerry as Senior Vice President of Safety & Education
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Keith DeBerry has been named Senior Vice President of Safety and Education. Keith DeBerry has served as NATA’s Senior Advisor of Regulatory Affairs (Maintenance) and liaison for its Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technology Committee since January 2020. In his new full-time role, DeBerry will […]
AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES EARLY ANALYSIS: N880Z VIDEO
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video from its Early Analysis series providing an initial analysis of a tragic accident that took place on December 27th. On that date, a Learjet 35A crashed into a neighborhood in El Cajon, Calif., killing the pilot, copilot, and two flight nurses. […]
NBAA’s Christa Lucas Named to CTE Policy Board
NBAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Public Policy & Advocacy Christa Lucas has been named to the Policy Board of the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a nonprofit group that works to implement advanced transportation technologies, vehicles and fuels that reduce pollution and fossil fuel dependency. “CTE is exploring ways to translate the […]
American Celebrates 75 years at Los Angeles International Airport
Photo above – First American Airlines crewmembers to land at LAX, from left, First Officer Lawson, Stewardess MacDonald and Capt. Floyd. Photo provided courtesy of LAWA/LAX Flight Path Museum. In December, American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first commercial departure — operated by American — at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, […]
VINCI Takes Over Operations at France’s Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport
After signing a public service concession agreement with the Haute-Savoie department last July, VINCI Airports took over operations at Annecy Mont-Blanc airport on 1 January. VINCI Airports will therefore now manage and operate the airport for 15 years, bringing its network of French airports up to 12. VINCI Airports will support business aviation and leisure […]
