Photo above – Mark Lang; Territory Account Executive, BRINC; sUAS 107 Certified – Retired LEO. North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) – a 501(c)3 regional consortium of more than 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions across North Texas with a mission to build the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country – has […]
NASAO Announces Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced the appointment of Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications. Bryan recently graduated from The George Washington University with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies. Originally from the birthplace of aviation, Bryan has a passion for the industry and has worked for organizations such […]
Student Scholarship Program Initiated by Palm Springs Air Museum to Bolster Airline Pilots
The educational non-profit Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) is initiating a new program to address the ongoing shortage of qualified airline pilots. According to Oliver Wyman’s Global Fleet & Maintenance-Repair-Overhaul Market Forecast for 2022-20232, “the most vexing challenges for aviation were widespread labor shortages across every sector of aviation and in most regions. In North […]
Astral Aviation and Airlink Sign First Partnership Agreement, Begin Disaster Relief Shipments
Astral Aviation has signed its first formal partnership agreement (MOU) with disaster response nonprofit Airlink. In the agreement, Astral Aviation promises to transport 50 tons of humanitarian aid over the next year. Airlink will utilize the cargo space to support the movement of humanitarian aid across Astral Aviation’s network, already leveraging this partnership in order […]
EAA, Boeing Extend Agreement for Collaboration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The Experimental Aircraft Association has announced the extension of their Platinum-Level sponsorship with The Boeing Company. EAA’s relationship with Boeing dates back to 1989 and Boeing’s presence has grown into one of the largest vendor footprints on the AirVenture grounds. With this 3-year agreement, Boeing will retain the naming rights of Boeing Plaza, and continue […]
Positive Trend for Airline Boardings Continue
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for May 2023 reached 91,454 passengers, representing an 8% increase from the same period last year. Six of the commercial service airports […]
Sierra Charlie Aviation Places Pre Order for 100 Elixir Aircraft
At the Paris Air Show, Elixir Aircraft announced that Scottsdale, Arizona based Sierra Charlie Aviation has ordered more than 100 Elixir Full Glass Cockpit 100HP, part 23 aircraft, 50 on option. With the high demand for Airline pilots, the Elixir Aircraft will be integrated into Sierra Charlie’s Aviator Career Program. The program is designed and […]
Recommended Book – LOST AT SEA
Eddie Rickenbacker’s Twenty-Four Days Adrift on the Pacific—A World War II Tale of Courage and Faith by John Wukovits is the tale of Eddie Rickenbacker’s fight for survival with seven other men adrift on the Pacific. Spanning from Rickenbacker’s childhood; through his military, car racing, and aviation careers; and onto every moment inside the inflatable […]
Recommended Books – No Man’s Son
No Man’s Son details Michael Chowdry’s challenging journey from Pakistan to England, and then to the United States, where he first started realizing his dream of flying at a small flight school in Minnesota. It’s an excellent read for those interested in the immigrant experience, aviation, and business management. The International Air Cargo Association has […]
AzAA Announces Awards of Excellence Recipients
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) awarded the Airport Executive of the Year and announced the President’s Award at its annual spring conference held recently in Flagstaff, AZ. Chad Makovsky received the 2023 Airport Executive of the Year Award and Tammy Martelle received the President’s Award. Each honoree has made lasting positive impacts on airports in […]