AAR CORP. has announced that Billy Nolen has been elected to AAR’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Nolen, 66, brings more than 30 years of aviation experience across safety, operations, and regulatory affairs. He recently served as acting FAA Administrator and is currently the Chief Safety Officer at Archer Aviation Inc., a leading air […]
Girls In Aviation Day Celebrated Nationally and in Central Oklahoma
The Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics collaborated with multiple entities including AAR Corporation, the Will Rogers World Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, Boeing, Sooner Flight Academy, Logic Aviation Services, Piedmont Airlines, and […]
El Al Remains Committed to Keeping the Skies Open and Preserving Air Bridge to Israel
In a recent open letter, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO, EL AL, wrote that the airline remains committed to keeping the skies open and preserving the air bridge to Israel. “Many of our employees and their families have been called up for military reserve duty, contributing to the defense of our nation. Yet, we continue […]
Aviation Groups Question Regulatory Overhaul for Flights Vital to Underserved Communities
Seven leading aviation groups joined last week to comment on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice proposing sweeping revisions to regulations that impact part 135 charter operators, including on-demand air carriers operating Department of Transportation (DOT)-authorized public charter operations, which provide vital air service to small communities. “Changes to regulatory definitions could have unintended negative […]
Arcline Investment Management to Acquire Hartzell Aviation
Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartzell Aviation (“Hartzell” or the “Company”) from Tailwind Technologies. Hartzell designs and manufactures proprietary aircraft subsystems and aftermarket components. The Company operates two complementary business units: Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Propeller is […]
Girls in Aviation Day 2023 Inspires Over 30,000 Participants
Photo above – WAI Northern Planes Chapter at Fargo Air Museum, ND, USA 2023. Girls around the world participated in the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 23. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants more […]
2024 Minnesota Aviation Maintenance & IA Renewal Conference
The 2024 Minnesota Aviation Maintenance & IA Renewal conference is scheduled to take place on March 26-27, 2024 at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, MN. More information can be found here: www.scsutraining.com/2024amt
MAC CEO Brian Ryks Earns Airport Industry Leadership Award
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced Brian Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), as the 2023 recipient of the Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award. The award is the highest honor given to an active airport CEO/Director by ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United […]
Opener Announces Helix, its First Scalable Production Aircraft; Changes Company Name to Pivotal
Opener has announced Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity. Now named Pivotal, this step represents the company’s trailblazing influence on the industry and its transition to become a product-delivering entity serving the needs of customers in multiple segments. As a pioneer, Pivotal is renowned for the BlackFly, the first eVTOL […]
JAL and REGENT Sign Agreement to Study Seaglider Operations in Japan
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and REGENT Craft have announced the signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement to establish a system for seaglider operations in Japan. The agreement follows a strategic investment in REGENT made earlier this year by JAL Innovation Fund, the CVC of JAL. Through this agreement, the two companies aim to implement next-generation […]
