Mente Group has named industry veteran Steve Main as vice president, Transactions. An entrepreneur at heart, his drive is fueled by a life-long passion for aviation. “Main’s diverse background includes roles as a CEO and business owner, president of a large charter company, vice president of Sales, and director of Aviation for a fortune 500 […]
Asheville Regional to Bring Back Runway 5K
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Asheville Regional Airport is bringing back the popular Runway 5K on Saturday, October 9 at 2pm. The community is invited to sign up for this fun event that will be held on the airfield. Registration is now open. “AVL has been a huge part of the fabric of Western North […]
NBAA-BACE to Provide New Pavilion for Owner/Single-Pilot Operator
For the first time, NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which takes place Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV, will feature an Owner/Single-Pilot Operator Pavilion to bring together a key part of the business aviation community in new ways. “Owner-pilots are not just a key part of the business aviation community: they’re innovators, thought […]
The Ohio State University Selects USI Certifications
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) marketplace is experiencing significant growth that is translating into a need for a large number of qualified UAS pilots to support this growth. The Ohio State University (Ohio State) has a long track record of preparing manned pilots for careers in aviation and is focused on ensuring that their UAS […]
Unmanned Safety Institute Issues 10,000th Certification
Vincent Collins served in the US Navy for over 5 years from 2015 to 2020. After deciding to exit the military, he spent considerable time researching career opportunities that could provide him with a challenging, exciting, and interesting career. Based on his search criteria, Vincent found that UAS (drone) pilots were in significant demand and […]
MissionGO and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland Reshape the Future of Medical Blood Transport with Successful Unmanned Aircraft Flight
As donation and transplantation needs continue to rise in Maryland and across America, a faster, safer and more efficient solution for organ and blood transport has arrived. MissionGO and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland (The LLF), the state’s organ procurement organization (OPO) responsible for organ, eye and tissue donation services, announced a successful flight […]
Young Named Airports Division Manager for Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Nick Young has been named Airports Division Manager for the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. Young joined the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission in October 2019 as an Aviation Program Manager. As head of the Division, he will be responsible for the agency’s many airport programs including the 5010 airport safety and standards inspection program at Oklahoma’s public-use, […]
GAMA Opens Registration for 2022 Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that registration for the 2022 Aviation Design Challenge has opened. This annual competition, which enters its tenth year, promotes careers in aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in U.S. high schools through aviation-focused curriculum. “We are excited to once again open registration for GAMA’s annual […]
FAA, DoD to Hold Workshop on Providing Real-Time Military Airspace Status
Pilots and interested members of the public are invited to learn how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) are working together to give pilots real-time status of military airspace. The virtual workshop will begin at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Representatives from the FAA and DOD will […]
Aviation Groups Congratulate Jennifer Homendy on Confirmation to Lead NTSB
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), were among the aviation groups that welcomed Jennifer Homendy’s Senate confirmation as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). “We congratulate Jennifer Homendy on her confirmation to lead the NTSB and look forward to working with her across many areas that […]
