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 […]
AIAA Announces Plans for CEO Transition
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that CEO Dan Dumbacher will step down from his role on September 30, 2024. “Dan shared his intent to leave his role as steward of the Institute during a recent AIAA Board of Trustees meeting. His leadership over the past six years has been key to […]
WAI Board Selects Lynda Coffman New CEO to Lead World’s Largest Organization to Advance Women in Aviation
The Women in Aviation International (WAI) board of directors has announced that Lynda Coffman will join WAI as CEO on January 22, 2024. She will lead the future business development and strategic direction of the 17,000-member strong nonprofit organization while partnering with the board of directors and overseeing staff and daily operations. Most recently, Lynda […]
