The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. A visionary leader and selfless humanitarian, Schenck is honored for his dedication to commemorating, celebrating, and advocating for the impact and heritage of America’s […]
NBAA, Cutter Aviation Launch ‘Fueling the Future’ Program in Support of Industry Advocacy
In partnership with Cutter Aviation, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the launch of the Fueling the Future program, which is designed to help the association in its advocacy initiatives to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. The Fueling the Future program […]
Pittsburgh International Airport Microgrid Wins Prestigious 2024 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for Environmental Innovation
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) as the winner of the 2024 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for the creation of its cost-saving and emissions-reducing airport microgrid project. The Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award honors an individual or individuals judged to have contributed most significantly in recent years […]
Virginia Takes Major Action to Prepare Airport Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
To prepare the 65 public-use airports in Virginia for the arrival of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles, the Virginia Aviation Board (VAB) and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) are making funding available to support bringing 3-phase electrical power and broadband connectivity to these airports. Having 3-phase power and broadband connectivity at all airports in […]
Schools Nationwide Receive $13.5 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
Thirty-two schools will receive $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will receive $4.5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program. The schools can use the funding to create and […]
Air Canada and CAE Announce 2024 Judy Cameron Scholarship Winners
On International Women’s Day, Air Canada and CAE announced the eight winners of the 2024 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. The two Montreal-based global aviation companies have again joined forces, to award scholarships to eight women from across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. The four CAE recipients training to […]
Satys Aerospace: Supporting the Growth of the Aerospace Industry through Decarbonization
The Covid crisis that affected the entire aerospace industry in 2020 and 2021 had a major impact on Satys Aerospace, a global player in the painting of aircraft and aircraft components, which lost 35% of its business over this period. The ramp-up of civil and military programs, the growing needs of airlines and the development […]
MSP Named Best Airport in North America for Third Straight Year
Airports Council International (ACI) has named Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as the Best Airport in North America through its global passenger survey program. The achievement is for the 25-40 million passenger category. This recognition marks the third straight year—and seventh out of the last eight years—that MSP has received the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) […]
North Dakota Announces 2023 Airport of the Year Awards
The 2023 North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards have been announced, with the Devils Lake Regional Airport recognized as North Dakota’s “2023 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.” The Ashley Municipal Airport has been recognized as the “2023 General Aviation Airport of the Year.” The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces 5-Year Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), at its latest meeting on March 6, announced that the FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan (ACP) will now move into the public comment phase. The FY2025-2029 ACP includes 44 pro-growth development projects at airports across the state that are a part of the total 125 projects listed in […]
