California-based Archer, a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced its commitment to launching an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network in Miami by 2024. Archer is excited to explore the potential for UAM to address some of Southern Florida’s mobility challenges and provide a new option for people to […]
Vermont Agency of Transportation Seeks Public Input on Airport System Draft Plan
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking public input on the Vermont Airport System Draft Plan, which outlines the State’s 20-year long-range vision and goals that will guide the planning and development of Vermont’s public use airports. This Plan will update the 2007 Airport System and Policy Plan. The public may submit comments through […]
Former LAX Chief Experience Officer Joins PSM Squared as VP of Development
PSM Squared, Inc. (PSM²) announced that former Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Chief Experience Officer Barbara Yamamoto has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Retiring in September 2020 after 33 years of service with the City of Los Angeles, Yamamoto will bring her expertise in guest experience, employee engagement, communications, and culture […]
NBAA Applauds Passage of $1.9 Trillion COVID-Relief Package
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded the United States Senate passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, which provides additional targeted relief for the aviation industry. The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for final consideration and passage before being sent to President Biden. […]
FAA Selects Five Host Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. The FAA selected the following airports: Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic […]
City of West Chicago, DuPage Airport Partner to Provide More Than 2,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations
The DuPage Airport Authority converted its transient hangar into a COVID-19 vaccination site Wednesday, working in partnership with the City of West Chicago to distribute more than 2,000 doses of the vaccine. The City partnered with food and drug retailer Albertsons to obtain the doses of the vaccine, then coordinated with the DAA to prepare […]
Montgomery Regional Airport Solidifies Rental Car Concessionaire Partnerships
The Montgomery Airport Authority has taken steps to further strengthen relationships with a key segment of its business. The board has executed new, five-year agreements with the rental car companies leasing spaces on the airport property. In this latest move toward achievement of strategic goals, airport leaders have negotiated competitive terms with rental partners to […]
NBAA, AOPA Call Upon Agencies to Mitigate Impact of Intentional GPS Interference
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD), expressed concern about restrictions to airspace and airports caused by the intentional jamming of GPS and are seeking mitigations on the operational impact of these interference events. […]
NASAO Names Desiree Bascomb as Marketing and Communications Manager
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced Desiree Bascomb as the Association’s new Marketing and Communications Manager. This role is responsible for supporting the Association’s members and staff while implementing communication strategies in support of the organization’s educational offerings, government relations and advocacy work, conference promotion, publications, and social media channels. “I […]
GAMA Applauds Establishment of FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility Integration Executive Council
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be establishing an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Executive Council to provide further support for enabling a new generation aviation sector. “We applaud Administrator Dickson’s announcement that he is creating an executive level integration council, internal to the FAA, […]
