The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), alongside over 50 other stakeholders in the Modern Skies coalition, released the statement below supporting USDOT Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control modernization plan: “We strongly support Secretary Duffy’s plan to rebuild our nation’s air traffic control system. Recent issues, especially those at DCA and EWR, remind us […]
San Diego International Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Celebrate Inaugural Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) celebrated the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and Schiphol International Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Before boarding the Boeing 787-9 aircraft, KLM passengers were treated to inaugural festivities in SAN’s Terminal 2 gate area as executives from the airline and the airport […]
Sheryl A. Barden, Workforce Pioneer and Advocacy Champion, to Receive NBAA’s Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Sheryl A. Barden, CAM, CEO of Aviation Personnel International (API), will receive the 2025 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas. The Doswell Award honors lifelong achievement and service to business aviation. Barden fully embodies that spirit —a […]
ZenaTech Expands in Ireland, Offering Drone as a Service (DaaS) Including Precision Agriculture to European Market
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced it will be expanding operations and opening a new, larger office and its European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The new hub will facilitate the Company’s drone sales and DaaS drone services — including precision agriculture solutions — to a growing UK and European market. The Company anticipates the official grand opening […]
Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves Honored by Arizona Airports Association
Ryan Reeves, Airport Manager of Chandler Municipal Airport, has been named the 2025 Airport Executive of the Year by the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA). In addition to this prestigious honor, Reeves also was selected as the recipient of the AzAA’s 2025 President’s Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and service to Arizona’s aviation community. “These awards […]
Gary Mascaro Retiring from Scottsdale Airport
After more than 26 incredible years in the aviation industry – including 15 years dedicated to Scottsdale Airport – Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro is retiring. With Gary’s leadership, Scottsdale Airport has flourished, experiencing significant growth and national recognition as one of the premier general aviation airports in the country. His collaborative approach, strategic foresight, […]
Diogo Elias Appointed as New CEO of Avianca Cargo
Diogo Elias has assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will oversee the division’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has […]
Electra Names Max Ochoa as CFO
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced that Max Ochoa has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Ochoa will provide strategic leadership across Electra’s finance and legal departments, guiding the company through its next phase of growth as it scales to meet rising demand from both commercial and defense markets. Electra’s Ultra Short […]
Cottage Grove State Airport – Apron Rehab Project – Summer 2025
The Cottage Grove State Airport (61S) Apron Rehabilitation project will begin in the summer of 2025. This project will repave the main apron and tiedown area, which will be completed in two phases over 90 days. This phased approach will minimize impacts to tenants and maintain access to the runway and taxiways, as well as […]
Delta Launches Nonstop Service Between Memphis and Austin
Delta Air Lines has launched daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Delta is utilizing a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route. Tickets are on sale at www.delta.com. The Austin flight brings Delta’s number of current destinations at MEM to eight, joining Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, […]
