In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport. Airport Council International (ACI) released their world airport rankings today based on the preliminary compilation of their World […]
Space Development Agency Partners with Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus for Logistical Support
Auburn University is making space for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Located just outside Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the new Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) is set to become a base of technical support operations for the SDA, the sole arm of the United States Space Force operating in the state of Alabama. […]
NBAA Congratulates Rep. Tom Cole on House Appropriations Chairmanship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the appointment of Rep. Tom Cole (R-4-OK) as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. He succeeds Rep. Kay Granger (R-12-TX), who will remain on the committee as chairwoman emeritus. Throughout his more than 20 years in Congress, Cole has frequently stood with the general aviation […]
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Caravan Family Soars Past 25 Million Flight Hours
Textron Aviation today announced the legendary Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, reinforcing the Caravan as the most produced single-engine utility turboprop of all time. “The Cessna Caravan’s versatility and reliability have solidified its position as the leading aircraft in the utility turboprop category, with the program surpassing a remarkable achievement […]
Dassault Expands Global MRO Footprint with New ExecuJet Facility in Kuala Lumpur
Photo above – Ivan Lim is the general manager of the Kuala Lumpur facility. Dassault Aviation has opened a major new maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that will greatly enhance service for Falcon operators in Southeast Asia. Operating under the ExecuJet brand, the state-of-the-art factory service center will be able to […]
NATA Promotes Alexandra Brendel to Associate Vice President
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) has announced that Alexandra Brendel has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Member Services and Engagement. In this role, Brendel will lead NATA’s strategic direction of member recruitment, retention, and benefits, while growing initiatives that inspire and shape the next generation of aviation professionals. “Alexandra’s profound understanding of the […]
Etihad Cargo Expands U.S. Capacity with Inaugural Boston Flight
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its U.S. network and will offer increased capacity to the region with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts. The carrier’s inaugural flight arrived on 31 March, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week […]
Sustainable Skylines and USI Develop Commercial Aviation Career Tracks for Drone Advertising
Sustainable Skylines, the aerial drone advertising and data analytics company, and USI have partnered to create a training and certification program enabling aviators to operate within the Sustainable Skylines’ infrastructure. Sustainable Skylines is the first drone banner towing company in the U.S. to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial operations. Their Section 44807 […]
Cindy Hales, Hub International Aviation Practice Leader, Inducted into the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA)’s Eagle Society
The Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) President Chris Morin and the Board of Directors have announced the Eagle Society Class of 2024. Cindy Hales, Aviation Practice Leader and Senior Vice President of global insurance brokerage Hub International Northwest, LLC, was among the eight leaders that were inducted this year. She works out of the HUB Bothell, […]
Battelle Fuels Atlantic City Teens’ STEM Dreams with $30K Grant Infusion
The sky is not the limit for the determined teens of Atlantic City, thanks to Battelle’s continued support of local STEM initiatives. On February 1, 2024, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City (ACBGC) proudly acknowledged an additional earmarked contribution of $30,000 to boost their burgeoning aviation and drone program. This is the third […]
