Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 5 percent of fixed-base operators in an international survey conducted by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the ninth consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area, […]
RTCA Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors
RTCA, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Vipul Gupta, the Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell Aerospace Avionics to the RTCA’s Board of Directors. Mr. Gupta replaces Mr. Michael Ingram from Honeywell, who recently left Honeywell. This appointment is effective April 1, 2021. “I look forward to working with Vipul as our newest member […]
Piper Aircraft Appoints Acting CEO
Piper Aircraft announced that its board of directors has appointed John Calcagno as the new acting President and CEO of Piper Aircraft Inc. effective immediately. John brings a wealth of experience to this role, having most recently served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer responsible for all financial reporting, treasury and company cash management functions, […]
CyberPatriot Crowns National Champions in Virtual National Finals
The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today winners of the National Finals Competition for the CyberPatriot XIII season. The CyberPatriot XIII National Finals Competition was held virtually on March 19-21, 2021. This is the second year that the finals transitioned to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense […]
General Aviation Pilots Give a Thumbs Up to Runway Safety “Previews”
In an average year, more than 16 million aircraft fly in U.S. skies and roll safely on airport runways and taxiways. When a runway incursion stemming from a pilot error occurs, it is a rare event, but it draws scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration, no matter if it involves a commercial airline or a […]
Executive Director – Full-time – The Dee Howard Foundation
The Mission of The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) is to honor San Antonio’s aviation and aerospace history and to nurture our innovators of the future. The Dee Howard Foundation was founded to build on the legacy of legendary aviation pioneer and entrepreneur Dee Howard by preserving the rich history of aviation in San Antonio of […]
Six Cadets from the Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Earn Promotions
Photo above – Pictured (from left to right):Â Cadet Master Sergeant Eliana Sargent (Chittenden), Cadet Senior Airman Weyland Larson (Poultney), Cadet Senior Airman Benjamin Mead (Poultney), Cadet Airman First Class Michael Grover (Mendon), Cadet Airman Robert Harris (Poultney), Cadet Airman Elliot Rosenberg (Chittenden), and Rutland Composite Squadron Commander 1st Lt Alan Colvin. Six cadets from […]
Sky Harbour Group to Build New Private Hanger Campus at Centennial Airport
Sky Harbour Group has initiated development of its new private hangar campus at Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, Colorado. Subject to airport and local approvals, groundbreaking is anticipated in Q3 2021 with doors opening by Summer 2022. Located on the Centennial InterPort leasehold, the 22-acre campus will cater exclusively to based aircraft. Each Sky Harbour […]
Mokulele Crew Who Helped Rescue Pilots from Downed Airplane Honored
Mokulele Airlines, the FAA and the Hawaii legislature came together recently to honor two pilots – Capt. Justin Constantino and First Officer Jeremy Delia – who helped rescue two pilots from a downed plane eight miles off the coast of LÄna‘i on Feb. 27. The two pilots were recognized at a special ceremony outside the […]
USDA and Partners Work to Identify Best Management Practices for Wildlife Repellents at Airports
A variety of wildlife species—from birds to rodents and rabbits—often visit airport environments leading to safety concerns for both wildlife and airline passengers. Collisions between wildlife and aircraft have increased in the past 30 years because of an increase in both hazardous wildlife species populations and aircraft movements. To help reduce the risk of these […]
