Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chief Executive Officer & Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, took office today as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
AAAE Foundation Announces First Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation announced Kailyn Hyman as the inaugural recipient of the AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. Hyman is a rising junior at Hampton University in Virginia, majoring in aviation and air transportation. The announcement was made at the 94th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Seattle. The scholarship […]
Textron Aviation Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities
Textron Aviation is growing its apprenticeship opportunities with an Avionics Technician Apprenticeship and a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Apprenticeship. The new positions build on the company’s established collaborative apprenticeship program to address long-term production and tooling requirements for the Textron Aviation’s aircraft programs. The robust two-year program will run from August 2022 to August […]
U.S. Navy Selects 20 Top Students for Summer Flight Academy
Photo above – Recent graduates from the Elizabeth City State University program. While some students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, 20 high-performing 11th and 12th graders from throughout the country will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at either Delaware State University in […]
Defining June Events in Women’s Aviation History
Photo above – In 1930, songs were written about Britain’s Amy Johnson and her airplane named Jason. (WikiCommons) By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Over 113 years ago, the power of mutual support for women in the nascent field of ballooning and aeroplanes resulted in the founding of La Stella, the Aero Club Feminim. On June […]
FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $518 million to build safer, more accessible airports across the country. “In communities of all sizes, airports are vital to local economies, sustaining jobs and getting people and goods where they need to go,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “We’re pleased to announce this […]
Volocopter’s 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight
Photo above – Volocopter 4-Seater VoloConnect – Test Flight Image © Volocopter Urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter announced that it has achieved another milestone to bring UAM to life: its fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022. This accomplishment makes Volocopter the only eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing […]
IBAC Presents Leo Knaapen with the First François Chavatte Award for Lifetime Service to Business Aviation
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has announced the first recipient of the François Chavatte Award: Leo Knaapen of Bombardier. This special recognition honors Mr. Knaapen’s persistent advocacy and promotion of the international business aviation industry. Mr. Knaapen has worked for Bombardier as Chief, Industry Affairs, and has served as representative to the IBAC Governing […]
Vermont Wing of the CAP Announces New Commander of Catamount Composite Squadron in Springfield
Captain Jennifer Gagnon has been promoted to Commander of the Vermont Wing’s Catamount Composite Squadron (VT-007), according to a statement by Col. Richard Beach, Commander of the Wing. “Capt Gagnon brings to the Civil Air Patrol an accomplished career in education, a clear commitment to Vermont and New England and a life-long love of learning, […]
Piper Aircraft Delivers New Twin Engine Piper Seminole to Canada’s Select Aviation College
Piper Aircraft and Gatineau, Canada based Select Aviation College announced the delivery of a new Piper Seminole. This sale marks the delivery of their second Piper Seminole within two years. The aircraft will join a fleet of thirty-five (35) aircraft, which consists of twenty-five (25) single engine aircraft, two (2) amphibious seaplanes and six (6) […]
