The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) announced Carole M. Mattessich, Esq. as the Program Director for the newly created Smart Airport and Aviation Partnership (SAAP) centered in Southern New Jersey. SAAP was established through a Regional Innovation Strategies Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA). The purpose of […]
IADA Exclusive Search Portal Handles $1.6 Billion in Sales in First 7 Months
In its first seven months in operation, the new exclusive pre-owned aircraft search portal of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has handled more than $1.6 billion dollars in aircraft sales. Since the launch of www.AircraftExchange.com on Feb. 1, 2019, IADA dealers have recorded sales of more than 235 aircraft listed on the site. “The […]
Hollywood Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport Hold Second Joint Noise Task Force Meeting
The Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force (Task Force) held its second meeting at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel Convention Center. This Task force is a group formed to collaboratively address community concerns regarding aircraft noise resulting from planes departing from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The […]
NBAA to Honor Members for Safe Flying at 2019 Convention
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced its 2019 Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2018. These awards serve as a demonstration of the high degree of professionalism and outstanding safety culture within participating companies. In total, more than 1,000 companies and individuals were recognized for accident/incident-free operations in 2018. […]
AAAE Urges Congress to Update PFC Program to Unlock Airport Infrastructure Investment
With airlines collecting more than $1.5 billion in baggage fees in the second quarter of 2019 – yet another record high – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the arbitrary federal cap on local Passenger Facility Charges to spur investment in new terminals, gates, runways and other airport improvements […]
DJI and Delair Partner to Enhance Visual Data Collection, Management and Analysis for Enterprises
DJI and Delair have announced a partnership that will see the two companies collaborate on enhanced and integrated solutions for visual data collection and analysis for businesses. The partnership will include an agreement for Delair to sell DJI products through its worldwide sales channel, along with launching a relationship to build compatibility across platforms. “DJI […]
James Bennett Receives ACI-NA Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award
Photo above – From left are, Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport and chair of ACI-NA, James E. Bennett, Director of Aviation Services for the city of Phoenix, and ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. Â Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced that James E. Bennett, Director […]
Aviation Week Network’s 2019 Workforce Survey Finds Recruiting New Aerospace and Defense Talent Requires a Skillful Touch
Aviation Week Network announced yesterday the 2019 Workforce Study findings. The Study shows attracting and keeping a workforce is different today than in the past. In previous years, retention and recruiting required challenging work paired with competitive pay and benefits as well as the ability to continuously learn. Today, recruiting new aerospace and defense (A&D) […]
NASAO Announces 202O Board Members
Photo above – NASAO Executive Board (left to right): Anthony McCloskey (PA), Treasurer; John Binder (AK), Chair; Bobby Walston (NC), Vice Chair; Cassandra Isackson (MN), Immediate Past Chair; Dave Ulane (CO), Secretary. The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the members of the 2019 – 2020 Board at NASAO’s 88th Annual Convention & […]
PrecisionHawk and Skylogic Research Release Enterprise Guide ‘Making the Business Case for Drone Technology’
PrecisionHawk, Inc. has announced the release of ‘Making a Successful Business Case for Drone Technology’– a blueprint for enterprises to develop a successful business case for deploying a drone-based technology program. Produced in partnership with Skylogic Research, the Drone Business Case Reference Guide offers enterprise leaders a clear, step-by-step process to analyze, evaluate, and communicate […]
