Photo above – In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Air Canada and CAE proudly announced the eight winners of the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. (CNW Group/Air Canada) In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Air Canada and CAE proudly announce the eight winners of the 2025 Captain Judy Cameron […]
Bombardier’s Record-Breaking Global 7500 Business Jet Achieves Category-Leading 100th Speed Record
Bombardier has announced that its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records(1). The industry flagship business jet set the mark on a mission departing from Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at the London Biggin Hill Airport on Feb. […]
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025. The honorees are: These distinguished individuals made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, the nation, and the world through their achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. The Honorees will be inducted as the Indiana […]
NASAO Hosts Vital Forum for State Aviation Leaders
Photo above – Dan Harmon (Texas) speaking at the 2025 NASAO Washington Conference (photo courtesy of NASAO/Daniel Stanley). Last week, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Washington Conference just down the street from the Capitol Building. With over half of the states in attendance, the sold-out event served […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Calls on Trump White House to Expedite Deregulation of Commercial Drone Operations
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, urges the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation of the commercial drone industry through advancement of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) draft rule enabling commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to operate beyond visual line […]
NBAA’s First 2025 Regional Forum a Resounding Success
Spurred by picture-perfect weather, a stunning aircraft display and the promise of a new era in advanced air mobility (AAM), the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2025 Orlando Regional Forum drew thousands of attendees on Feb. 26 to Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The exciting industry event brought together current and future business aircraft owners, […]
NBAA Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Bill to Bolster ATC Workforce
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety. The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, introduced by Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), would authorize funding for training that will […]
MDOT Announces Award Winners for Outstanding Achievements in Michigan Aviation
Photo above – Air Carrier Airport of the Year Award: Back row (left to right): Autumn MacClaren, director of Air Service Development and Marketing; Wayne Schmidt, board member; Steve Plamondon, board chair; Bob Nelesen, airport engineer; Kevin Klein, chief executive officer; Brian Budds, MDOT Office of Aeronautics director; and Dan Saal, chief operating officer. Front […]
New Airport General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Appointed
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Ricky Smith as the new General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning April 2, 2025. Mr. Smith most recently served as Executive Director and CEO of Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he was responsible for the management and operations of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and […]
Scottsdale Airport’s Future Is Taking Shape
Scottsdale Airport is shaping its future through an ongoing Airport Master Plan Update. With two key chapters drafted, Inventory of Existing Conditions and Aviation Activity Forecast, the public is invited to learn more about the airport’s current assets and anticipated aviation demand at an upcoming public workshop. The workshop takes place from 5 to 6:30 […]
