The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) took the lead in providing an engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experience at the 2025 Tinker Air Force Base Warriors of Air and Space Air Show this past weekend. With the support of local pilots from the greater Oklahoma City flying community and state officials, […]
NBAA Congratulates Aero Medicine Pioneer and 2025 Wright Brothers Trophy Recipient Joan Sullivan Garrett
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates the Joan Sullivan Garrett, a visionary in airborne emergency medical care, on her selection as the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy recipient from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). In 1985, Garrett drew upon her experiences as a critical-care flight nurse and chief medical officer to found MedAire, a […]
Joan Sullivan Garrett Chosen as the 2025 Recipient of the Prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Joan Sullivan Garrett has been selected to receive the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for her pioneering work in aviation telemedicine. “The NAA’s Wright Trophy recognizes a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States,” said Amy Spowart, President and […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program Set to Take Flight
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met May 14 to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission acted and approved the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ proposed FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest more than $353 […]
FAA Awards Nearly $3.5 Million to North Dakota Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: $585,000 to Watford City Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building […]
ZenaTech Expands Drone as a Service (DaaS) for Government and Defense, Signing an Offer to Acquire a Virginia-Headquartered Tri-State Land Survey and Engineering Firm
ZenaTech, Inc. announced it has signed an offer to acquire a Virginia-headquartered land survey and civil engineering firm with operations in three states and expertise serving major US federal government agencies and regional infrastructure programs. Upon completion, this acquisition would mark ZenaTech’s first entry into the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, accelerating […]
AOPA Backs Legislation in Congress to Stop ADS-B Misuse
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and U.S. Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) have introduced legislation, the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, S. 2175 and H.R. 4146, respectively. The companion bills seek to address growing concerns about the misuse of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data which has been increasingly used by some airports and state governments to […]
ACSF Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, retired following more than a decade of exceptional service. Following a rigorous six-month search and evaluation process, the ACSF Board of Governors selected current Executive Director Debi Carpenter (see photo above) to succeed Burns as […]
NBAA Salutes Bunce, Miller for Engen Aero Club Trophy Honors
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates industry veterans and lifetime aviation advocates Pete Bunce and Mary Miller on receiving the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club of Washington Trophy for Aviation Excellence. The awards were bestowed upon Bunce and Miller as part of a June 26 Aero Club luncheon. Bunce retired in April after […]
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Names First CEO
After an extensive national search, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) has announced the appointment of distinguished retired naval aviator John P. Hiltz as its first Chief Executive Officer. Hiltz, a 2002 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, earned his Wings of Gold in 2005. As a […]
