The Florida Airports Council (FAC) has announced the appointment of Tiffany Wilson Garling as its new Executive Director. Tiffany brings a wealth of experience in economic development, government affairs, and the aviation industry to her new role. She currently serves as the Lead Lobbyist for Economic Development, Innovation, and Infrastructure Policy at the Florida Chamber, […]
CRISALION Mobility Appoints Laure Glatron as Chief Business Development Officer
CRISALION Mobility has appointed Laure Glatron as its new Chief Business Development Officer. Born in France, Laure and has lived in Spain for more than 10 years. She brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions in the airline and tourism sector and in the field of business development. Her main challenge in this […]
NATA Promotes Jake Legere to Associate Vice President
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) has announced that Jake Legere has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Legere will be responsible for leading the strategic vision for and oversight of NATA’s insurance programs and member benefit programs as well as helping to drive membership growth. “I am pleased […]
Drone Express Launches Delivery Operations in Winston-Salem, NC
Drone Express, a provider of drone delivery services, has announced its drone delivery operations launch in Winston-Salem, NC, located at SouthEast Plaza Shopping Center. This new venture is set to commence in late summer, bringing state-of-the-art services to the vibrant community of Winston-Salem. Drone Express is launching exclusive bundle boxes for family-friendly deliveries in Winston-Salem. […]
EAA recognizes Rep. Sam Graves for spearheading bipartisan efforts for FAA Reauthorization
Photo above – Jack Pelton, left and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) recognized U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) for his bipartisan efforts, working with leaders in the House and Senate, to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law this past May by President Biden. […]
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM use cases and help inform the state’s AAM policy. The funding will be provided through the AAM Activation Fund, a […]
Four Students Complete Daher/GAMA International Internship with Busy Week at EAA AirVenture
The four students selected by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for their annual joint international internship program are present at last week’s EAA AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – supporting the Daher team during the world’s largest air show event and benefitting from an exceptional first-hand experience with the aviation industry. […]
Statement on EAGLE Initiative Provided Following EAA AirVenture Unleaded Fuels Update
Progress was the theme as leaders of the public-private EAGLE initiative (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) presented an update on the transition to an unleaded general aviation future to attendees gathered at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Monday, July 22. Furthering the pledge of transparency to the GA community, members of the EAGLE executive committee […]
Rep. Turner and Rep. Larsen to Receive Congressional Leadership Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the recipients of the Congressional Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year, the NAHF is privileged to honor the remarkable contributions of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). Their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication have advanced […]
Bryan Budds Tapped As New Aeronautics Director in Michigan
Bryan Budds has been named the new Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics Director. Budds will serve as the executive administrator of the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics and director of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission. For the past eight years, Budds has served in the Office of Aeronautics in various roles, including the Aeronautics […]
