Wing and Walmart are kicking off 2024 by making drone delivery a reality for even more people by expanding service to millions of customers, leveraging Wing’s airspace approvals that facilitate service across the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) community. Wing and Walmart will launch their newest drone delivery locations in the coming months and plan to complete […]
Drone Delivery Canada Receives Approval for BVLOS Flights and Dangerous Goods Transportation on Its DroneCare Commercial Project
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (“BVLOS”) flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a significant milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities in the healthcare market segment. The approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant […]
Oklahoma to Field-Test Bessie Coleman After School Aviation Program
Photo above – Senate Education Chairman Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Thursday to announce a partnership with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Program to create a special after-school aviation program for 6th and 7th graders in Weatherford Public Schools, Pryor Public Schools, and Springdale […]
Dr. Becky Lutte: Stellar Scholar & Sky Star
Photo above – In March, 2023, Dr. Becky Lutte was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on “Strengthening the Aviation Workforce.” By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Scholar and Sky Star Becky Lutte has earned advanced academic degrees, published extensively in juried Industry journals, has more than 35 years […]
NATA Promotes Berry to Vice President of Education and Safety
NATA has announced a key leadership change with the promotion of Steve Berry to Vice President of Education and Safety. “Steve has contributed greatly to NATA’s success over the past several years, building on his wealth of industry knowledge to help advance NATA’s education and training programs as well as the overall safety of the […]
Tom DeAveiro Joins NCDOT Division of Aviation Staff
Tom DeAveiro has joined the N.C. Department of Transportation as its new Aviation Safety and Preservation Engineer. In this role, DeAveiro will provide day-to-day administration of Maintenance Contracts and play a key role in establishing and maintaining Division Asset Management Systems through contracts and direct data collection. His responsibilities also extend to supporting the Division […]
Cargo Airline Association Names Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, has named Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy. Manzelli joins CAA from Senator Mitt Romney’s office where she served as Senior Advisor and Communications Director, advising on major policy initiatives including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Brianna brings 10 years […]
The National Aeronautic Association Announces New Directors
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. From commercial aviation, aerospace, and visionary aeronautics, the newest members bring extensive experience and enhanced direction to round out the Board. The new board members are: Darby Becker, G.E. Lauren Haertlein, Joby Aviation Joan Higginbotham, Ad Astra, […]
GAMA Announces 2024 Executive Committee Leadership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the makeup of its Executive Committee leadership team for 2024. The Executive Committee is comprised of members of GAMA’s Board of Directors, who provide strategic leadership for the association and lead its policy committees. Chuck Wiplinger, President and CEO of Wipaire, will serve as Chair of the Board. […]
IADA Adds New Accredited Dealers
The Board of Directors of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) voted to add three new preowned aircraft dealers, all accredited by the organization. The new dealer members are Jetsetter Business Jets, Jones Aviation Group (JAG) and Oshman Aviation. Jetsetter Business Jets Jetsetter Business Jets handles business aircraft sales, acquisitions and management. The company was […]
