In 2020 the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with UTSA launched The Dee Howard Foundation/UTSA PreK- 12 Aviation and Aerospace Art Contest with the goal of inspiring young innovators to depict their vision of a human mission to Mars. In its first year the art contest drew hundreds of students from across the San Antonio […]
IADA Names David Monacell Chairman and Zipporah Marmor as Vice Chair
The International Association of Aircraft Dealers (IADA) has chosen David Monacell as Chairman of the Board and Zipporah Marmor as Vice Chair. Both will serve in those positions for a year. Monacell replaces outgoing chairman Joe Carfagna, Jr., president and CEO of Leading Edge, who becomes Chairman Emeritus. “The IADA Board of Directors is delighted […]
New Aviation Coalition Formed in Utah
Officials with a number of aviation associations including the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA), the Utah General Aviation Association (UGAA), and the Utah Back Country Pilots Association, are optimistic that a new coalition will boost support for general aviation in the State. It’s hoped that the new Utah Aviation […]
NBAA Launches New Safety Management Certificate Program
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has introduced a new Safety Manager Certificate Program to provide introductory to mid-level education on safety in business aircraft operations, reflecting the association’s commitment to safety as one of the industry’s core values. Developed in collaboration with Advanced Aircrew Academy, Convergent Performance and Fireside Partners, the program includes education […]
Joseph Hennessy Named Integrated Operations Director at the Metropolitan Airports Commission
Chad Leqve, vice president of management and operations at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), has named Joseph Hennessy as the organization’s first integrated operations director. “Joe Hennessy brings to the job a strong background in aviation safety, management and collaborative process development,” Leqve said. “Joe’s inclusive, data-driven, servant-leader approach to challenges and opportunities will be […]
IBAC Welcomes Steven Abreu-Hill to the IS-BAH Team
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is welcoming industry professional Steven Abreu-Hill to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) as the new Audit Manager. In addition, IBAC thanks Lawrence “Fletch” Fletcher who will be retiring this year after ten years of serving in audit manager roles for both IS-BAH and IS-BAO Programs. Industry […]
ATP Flight School Brings Airline Pilot Training to San Luis Obispo Ahead of a Post-Pandemic Pilot Shortage
ATP Flight School’s newest training center is now open at the San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) in San Luis Obispo, CA. As the nation’s largest flight school, this new facility marks ATP’s 69th training center and brings airline-oriented pilot training to the San Luis community. Situated between ATP’s existing operations in Northern California and […]
Drones – A Key Piece in Fighting Wildfires
The use of drones for fighting wildfires is a “hot” topic, with more than 6 million acres of forest burned this year. When they are used by emergency responders they have proven to help suppress and contain massive blazes and save lives on the ground and in the air. Drones have revolutionized wildland firefighting and […]
Jesse Romo Named Wichita Director of Airports
Jesse R. Romo, A.A.E is the new Director of Airports for the City of Wichita. Romo, formally the Director of Aviation for the Kansas Department of Transportation, currently is the Airport Director for the Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, Kan. “Mr. Romo comes to the City of Wichita with an extensive aviation background. He brings […]
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation Presented with Entrepreneur of The Year Award
Pictured above (left to right) is Jay Robinson, Synovus; Amanda Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Jay Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Tom Lauria, SBDC Business Consultant; Paul Featheringill, UofSC Region Director, SC SBDC. CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Entrepreneur of […]
