Each year, the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) selects one Port to honor as the Washington ‘Port of the Year’. This award is given to the Port which shows the greatest success in the industry as a way to motivate new innovation continuously. On December 8, 2023, WPPA announced the Port of Bremerton as this […]
Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) board of directors named Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, Inc., as its Vice Chair. Kirk was elected to serve on the NATA Board in June 2023. Kirk joined Malone AirCharter in 2010 as Staff Accountant and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after just five years. In […]
Purdue University, Surf Air Mobility and Southern Airways Express Enter Agreement for Air Service
Purdue University and Surf Air Mobility Inc. have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette/Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024. This marks the return of commercial air service for the first time since 2004 to LAF, Indiana’s second-busiest […]
Elixir Aircraft Delivers 4th Generation Aircraft to Airbus Flight Academy Europe
Four 100HP Elixir aircraft entirely designed and conceived for the needs of professional flight training organizations globally, were delivered to Airbus Flight Academy Europe in Angouleme last week. Along with this, Elixir Aircraft announced that the four aircraft have all been delivered with the recent EASA certified full glass cockpit instrument panel. The new full […]
Jet Luxe Enters Morocco as Gateway to African Market Expansion
Jet Luxe is geared up to expand its footprint into the African market by announcing the opening of a new office in Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy into the African market. Yassine el Moussi, Chief Business Officer at Jet Luxe, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion into Morocco, stating, […]
Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces to Illuminate Change in Children’s Lives
This holiday season, Ryan Aviation Group has announced a collaborative partnership with the Shania Kids Can Foundation, embarking on a Match Dollar Campaign aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing crises and financial difficulties. As the founder of Ryan Aviation Group, Dan Ryan says, “If you want to be rich, […]
Cassandra Bosco Named Recipient of 2023 Brewer Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Cassandra Bosco has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Frank G. Brewer Trophy. Bosco is honored for a lifetime of leadership and service as an effective advocate for shaping and cultivating the next generation through aviation education. “I am thrilled and honored to be the recipient […]
It’s Ski Season Again in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Alright, well it can always be ski season in Microsoft Flight Simulator if you so desire. However, now that we enter the winter months again and the snow is starting to fly, it becomes that time again for me to hop into my favorite ski plane and head for the slopes! Having just recently experienced […]
Unleaded Fuel Candidate Advances into Next Stage of PAFI Testing
General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future. The FAA issued the following statement […]
Aims Community College to Launch New Aircraft Maintenance Training Center and Degree Program
Aims Community College is set to open a new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center along with the launch of an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) degree program in January 2026. At its November meeting, the Aims Community College Board of Trustees approved creating the A&P degree program, along with an allotted $21.8 million to complete and […]
