The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission reported that during the last week of the legislative session, Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2900 into law. This was the state’s general appropriations bill for the 2021 legislative session and included in it was an appropriation of $2,000,000 to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for investment in airport infrastructure. “This […]
Krimson Aviation’s Dawit Lemma Named to IS-BAH™ Standards Board
Dawit Lemma, founder and CEO of Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter, leasing, MRO solutions and aviation consultancy, joined the prestigious International Standards for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Board on May 17. This marks a new phase for IS-BAH™ standards with Lemma’s selection representing the first African board member to be appointed. With […]
Unmanned Safety Institute Partners with Aviation Influence to Promote UAS Through STEM
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has partnered with Aviation Influence (AVi) to elevate the interest, engagement, and enthusiasm for UAS in our nation’s youth through hands-on STEM and programs focused on drones. The goal is to introduce the excitement and potential of unmanned technology through STEM offerings with a focus on underrepresented communities. “Aviation has […]
Elbert Elementary Teacher Recognized as Outstanding STEM Educator
Elbert Elementary’s Derek Hall has been named the Polk County Teacher of the Year by the Air Force Association (AFA). The honor, presented by the Martin H. Harris chapter of the AFA, recognizes outstanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers in Central Florida. The AFA is a nonprofit, independent military and aerospace education association. […]
NBAA Names Kali Hague to Board of Directors
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that pilot, flight instructor and attorney Kali Hague has been appointed to the association’s Board of Directors as its Young Professional Director. Her three-year term runs through April 2024. “NBAA is pleased to welcome Kali to the board,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Her professionalism […]
Vertiport Fire Safety Standards Under Development by NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced a change to the revision cycle for NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, from 5-years to 3-years. This change moves the previous cycle for the next revision of this standard from the Fall of 2025 to the Fall of 2023. This change is in direct response to a […]
Piper Aircraft to Sponsor Women’s Air Race Classic Team
Piper Aircraft announced that it is sponsoring a team of dedicated aviators for the 2021 Air Race Classic. The Piper sponsored team, named “Tres Aviadoras” consists of three passionate aviators who seek to inspire and champion women in aviation. This year’s race will be an Air Derby format, where participants are able to choose their […]
Iowa DOT Seeks Public Comment on Aviation System Plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input as they finalize the Iowa Aviation System Plan. This plan helps the Iowa DOT and Iowa Transportation Commission with planning and funding decisions to provide a strong, safe, and competitive air transportation system in Iowa. The DOT says that public input is a key part of […]
Pam Keidel-Adams Recognized for Leadership in Aviation
Pam Keidel-Adams, National Aviation Practice Leader for Kimley-Horn, was recognized in TRNews by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) for more than 30 years of leadership in aviation. Ms. Keidel-Adams’ aviation planning experience spans more than 30 years, progressing to a national leadership role and achieving industry recognition for her contributions to the aviation planning field. […]
New Training Video for Airline/Airport Personnel Created to Assist Visually Impaired Travelers
With summer travel picking up for the first time since the pandemic began, airport and airline employees around the country will have access to a new training video to help them assist travelers who are blind and visually impaired. Created as a partnership between Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye, two of […]
