Lloyd Byron Parr, 92, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home. Lloyd worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation from 1974 until his retirement as Aviation Director in 1997. Lloyd proudly served his country in both the United States Navy and United States Air Force. He served as […]
First 100% Private Native American Owned Aviation Company Acquires American Aviation
A new chapter in the aviation industry has begun with IKG Air LLC, the first 100% Private Native American-owned aviation company, announcing its acquisition of American Aviation. This merger symbolizes a new era of growth and success. Chuck Howe, President of IKG Air, noted that the acquisition is more than just a business deal, “it’s […]
Scott Gray Returns to Phoenix Area as Buckeye Aviation Director
The City of Buckeye has announced the appointment of Scott Gray as its new Aviation Director. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in airport management, administration, development and planning, Gray is a seasoned professional who has successfully managed some of the busiest airports in the country. Gray comes to Buckeye having spent the […]
Auckland Airport Joins Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board
New Zealand’s largest airport and one of the country’s most important infrastructure assets, Auckland Airport, joins Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board to support the electrification of air travel. Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board consists of airlines, governments, leasing companies, and airports from all over the world, who provide input on the design, development, and commercialization […]
Innovative Approaches and Technologies Using VR Can Improve Pilot Training and Address Pilot Shortage
Guest Commentary By Vance Hilderman In the past summer, 61 percent of travelers experienced a flight delay or cancellation, and I was one of them. The aviation industry and the government have been working to solve the problem. But it only seems to be getting worse, due in large part to the fact that there […]
Shelly deZevallos, Focused On Mentoring and Bringing More Women Into Aviation
Photo above – Shelly deZevallos with a Baron B58. She was being photographed for the ‘Top 30 Women of Houston’ event that she was awarded in 2021. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Shelly deZevallos is one of those stellar women in aviation who is as comfortable with a wrench on the spinner of her twin Beechcraft […]
Aviation Innovation and Maintenance Center of Excellence Set to Reach New Heights in Salina
Serving as a catalyst for future aviation growth in Salina and throughout Kansas, the Aviation Innovation and Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence has taken the first step to address the shortage of skilled workers hindering the growth and competitiveness of the aviation maintenance industry in Kansas. The AIM Center of Excellence apprenticeship training program will […]
Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned Receive FAA Approval for BVLOS Operations Without Visual Observers Across U.S. Suburbs
Flytrex has announced its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned (CAU) has received an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to remotely fly drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without visual observers. Extended to only a select group of companies, this approval is recognized as one of the most advanced regulatory approvals to date […]
MGM Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Electric Aircraft Charging Infrastructure – BETA
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of its state-of-the-art electric aircraft chargers, known as BETA (Battery powered Electric Terminal Aviation). The innovative infrastructure will mark a significant milestone in the airport’s commitment to sustainable aviation and a greener future. The groundbreaking ceremony symbolized the commencement of this ambitious project, […]
Melissa Cooper Selected as Director of Aviation in Kansas City
Following a nationwide search, Melissa Cooper has been named the Director of Aviation for the City of Kansas City. Through Cooper’s career of more than 25 years she worked her way up through her field and the Aviation Department. She is the first woman to fill this role in the history of the City’s Aviation […]
