National aviation associations reacted to the Biden administration’s naming of two proven leaders to fill top positions at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that DOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will serve as acting FAA administrator, replacing Billy Nolen, who announced his intention to step down from the position earlier […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2023-2024 at 95th Annual Conference & Exposition in Denver
Perry Miller, A.A.E., I.A.P., President & Chief Executive Officer, Richmond International Airport, took office Monday, June 5, as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2023-24. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the […]
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier Awarded Commander’s Commendation for Accomplishments, Excellence in Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier has been named as recipient of the Commander’s Commendation Award. The award was jointly presented to Lt Forcier by Lt Thresher and Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing (VTWG). “In her six months with the Squadron and Vermont Wing, Lt Forcier has been a driving force with her […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which is designed to allow travelers to let others know they have a non-visible disability. The Sunflower symbol, printed on a lanyard, badge, hat, wrist bracelet, pin or other branded item, indicates a person may need more assistance. “Traveling can be stressful, especially […]
Carilion Clinic and DroneUp Explore Use of Drone Technology to Enhance Healthcare
Carilion has teamed up with DroneUp to investigate how drones could be used to improve health care delivery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Carilion and DroneUp are conducting a proof-of-concept study to see if delivering crucial medical supplies can effectively be done using drone technology. This three-week trial ending June 22 will explore the ways […]
Xbox Showcase Reveals New Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 coming in“…2024!
Deputy Administrator for MassDOT Aeronautics Brings Distinguished Military Career to Post
Photo above – Former co-workers of Denise Garcia (center) during the 22nd Fighter Squadron F-15 Maintainers Reunion at the Weisbrod Museum in Pueblo CO. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Denise Garcia is the Deputy Administrator for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division overseeing aviation administration and policy matters for the Commonwealth. Denise began her career at MassDOT 22 […]
NAHF Names Aimee Maruyama President & CEO
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Aimee Maruyama as its President & CEO. Ms. Maruyama emerged as the top candidate after a competitive and inclusive national search conducted by the NAHF’s Board of Trustees and facilitated by Korn Ferry, a leading global executive research and recruitment firm. […]
Opener Announces Appointment of Jon Campagna as Chief Financial Officer
Opener has announced the appointment of Jon Campagna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Campagna has more than two decades of financial leadership in both public and private companies, including tenure as CFO at aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. In May, Opener appointed Ken Karklin to Chief Executive Officer replacing Marcus Leng, […]
Opinion: U.S. Needs New National Aviation Commission
Bill Shea, an aerospace lecturer and former FAA Associate Administrator for Airports in l981-85, told the State Aviation Journal that the U.S. needs a new National Aviation Commission (NAC). The FAA would report to the NAC, with the NAC reporting directly to the president due to the importance of U.S. aviation nationally and globally. Shea […]
