The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented journalist Kerry Lynch with its Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence for her thorough historical reconstruction of the remarkable advocacy mobilization that won passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA), the 1994 law that provided much-needed liability protection to the general aviation industry. Lynch wrote the […]
ONEflight International Partners with Lainey Wilson to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina
In a heartwarming display of community support, ONEflight International has teamed up with country music star Lainey Wilson to fill a jet with essential supplies to deliver to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. This mission, which took flight on October 22nd, aimed to uplift the spirits of first responders and volunteers dedicated […]
NBAA Board of Directors Reelects 3 Members to Board at Annual Meeting
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reelected three individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Bill Ayer began his career as a salesperson with the Piper Aircraft Company. After starting Air Olympia, a regional airline in […]
MAC Selects David Morrisette as New Assistant Director for Strategic Marketing
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected David Morrisette as its new assistant director for strategic marketing following a competitive search. Morrisette joined the MAC, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the region, on Monday, Oct. 21. In his new role, Morrisette will lead marketing strategy and […]
Girls in Aviation Day Continues to Expand Reaching 33,000 Participants
Above – The Blue Angels Air Association India Chapter celebrated GIAD 2024. Girls around the world participated in the 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 21. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants grew to over […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Implementing Project ULTRA Flights for Defense Readiness
Since its inception, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has been a critical partner in Project ULTRA, a multi-entity collaboration that is bolstering the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). Just months after the public announcement, the NPUASTS has surpassed significant milestones toward accomplishing the announced goals of Project […]
The National Aeronautic Association Announces Recipients of 2024 Public Benefit Flying Awards
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) recently announced the 2024 Public Benefit Flying Awards recipients. Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the NAA’s Public Benefit Flying Awards recognizes individual volunteers and volunteer organizations who utilize aviation for humanitarian actions. Combining a love of flying and selfless […]
Medicine-By-Drone Demonstration Helps Health Program Soar on Tangier Island
The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
FAA to Host Industry Day for Non-Federal Airborne Position Reference Tools (APRT)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting a virtual industry day event to educate companies interested in manufacturing and selling supplemental surveillance tools to increase airborne situational awareness. These “Airborne Position Reference Tools” (APRTs) will be available for purchase and operation by non-federal entities (e.g., airport authorities). They are intended for use in air traffic […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Soars to Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3 status from the Airports Council International. This recognition by the ACA, which is the global benchmark for carbon management in the airport industry, underscores HDOT’s commitment to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by […]