The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Mark Bents as its new director of real estate and airline affairs within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Promoted from assistant director of commercial management and airline affairs, Bents’ new director role will focus on leading all real estate, airline and rental car agreements […]
Bremerton National Airport Announces Air Show Return
Photo above – Navy F-18s Officials at the Port of Bremerton officially announced that an air show will be returning to Bremerton National Airport this summer. The newly named show, ‘Bremerton Air Show,’ will feature many of the same amenities as last year, with the addition of some amazing performers. The following are the current […]
New Amphibious Aviation Conference, FOSAA, Makes a Splash
Photo above – The tide is rising for amphibious aviation as debut FOSAA marks success. Organizers of Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA), Quaynote Communications and Arena Group, marked their first successful event with proverbial water cannons following the meeting of industry stakeholders in Venice on 20 March. The inaugural event confirmed the […]
Elixir Aircraft to Open New U.S. Facility in Sarasota
Elixir Aircraft has announced a new site in the United States. Situated at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) in Florida, this facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S. The demand for Elixir aircraft in the American market is substantial, with over 200 units already pre-ordered. This expansion […]
Challenge Technic Embarks on Strategic Expansion in 2024 with New Aircraft, Enhanced Stations, and Expanding Customer Base
Challenge Technic, the maintenance arm of Challenge Group, is poised for a strategic expansion in 2024, highlighted by the addition of new aircraft to the Challenge group fleet, the opening of a new maintenance station, and a broadening customer base. As it enters its sixth year, Challenge Technic has solidified its reputation as a beacon […]
FEAM Aero Celebrates Grand Opening of $45 million Hangar at CVG Airport
FEAM Aero, in partnership with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), proudly unveiled its stunning new 150,000 square foot hangar, “FEAM Aero’s Hangar 2.0.” This is the company’s second significant investment at CVG. The grand opening event showcased FEAM’s $45 million investment, a state-of-the-art, three-bay, wide-body hangar. This hangar will significantly enhance FEAM Aero’s capacity […]
Ohio Launches Traffic Management System for Drone Operations
CAL Analytics, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), has launched a low-altitude air traffic management system for drones to support statewide operations. As the number of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, grows, a robust system for managing the low-altitude airspace where these aircraft operate is necessary to ensure safety. While the […]
NBAA Elevates Dina Green to New Chief of Staff Position
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Dina Green, a 20-year veteran with the organization, to the new position of chief of staff. Green will retain her responsibilities overseeing VIP experiences at NBAA events and other gatherings. “Dina is recognized throughout business aviation for her exceptional organizational skills, deep personal and professional relationships, ability […]
The Metropolitan Airports Commission Selects Isabella Rhawie as Director of Concessions and Business Development
Isabella Rhawie has been selected as the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) director of concessions and business development within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Elevated from the assistant director role, Rhawie leads a dynamic concessions team and a 100+ unit portfolio of food, beverage and retail concepts at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport […]
Richard Crider Named Airport Director for City of Prescott
The City of Prescott has named Richard Crider Airport Director, overseeing the operations of Prescott Regional Airport. Crider comes to Prescott from San Antonio, TX, where he served as Executive Vice President for Airport/Railport & Military Relations at Port San Antonio, where he was the executive agent for Kelly Field. Crider has a Bachelor of […]
