The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joined by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the National Business Aviation Association submitted comments at the March 12 East Hampton Town Board Meeting in opposition to the town’s proposal to restrict operations at East Hampton Airport (HTO) in New York. The town is proposing four restrictions on the […]
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Former Coca-Cola exec takes over reins at Reno
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has tapped former Coca-Cola executive, Micheal (Mike) Crowell, as president and chief executive officer of the National Championship Air Races. Throughout his career at Coca-Cola, Crowell managed bottling facilities in the United States, Middle East and Asia. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber step in […]
Flying Musicians creates advisory board
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has formed an Advisory Board. The five-member board will help steer the association into the future while assisting it in focusing on its goals and mission, according to FMA officials. The board includes: Leonard Assante, an associate professor of communication at Volunteer State Community College near Nashville, Tenn. Born and raised in the New […]
Lindbergh Foundation launches Air Shepherd program
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation recently launched its Air Shepherd program, which uses remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) to stop the poaching of elephants and rhinos in Africa. At the present rate of killing, it is estimated that there will be no elephants or rhinos in the wild in 10 years, according to foundation officials. “About […]
Women in Aviation conference ‘like no other’
Despite a snowy start in Dallas, the 26th Annual Women in Aviation, International Conference (WAI) attracted more than 4,700 people from all over the world March 5-7, according to association officials. “A WAI conference is like no other,” said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “This year, we had the same high level of enthusiasm and […]
Textron Aviation expands King Air service
WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation reports its company-owned service centers in Sacramento, California; Mesa, Arizona; and Paris, France, have gained certification for Beechcraft King Air 90-, 200- and 300-series aircraft service and repair. The Sacramento and Mesa facilities are the first Citation service centers in North America to gain FAA authorization for Beechcraft King Air service, opening […]
American Aero acquires additional hangars, land at FTW
FORT WORTH, Texas – FBO American Aero FTW has purchased 64,000 square feet of additional hangar space and 2.3 acres of land at Meacham International Airport (FTW).American Aero is also building three hangars and a two-story office complex. Slated for completion later this year, the new hangars will accommodate any aircraft up to a Gulfstream […]
Holman Aviation celebrates 65th anniversary
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – This year, Holman Aviation is celebrating its diamond anniversary — its 65th year in business. That’s no small feat for the FBO, which is practically as old as its airport, Great Falls International Airport (GTF). Dwight Holman has served as president of Holman Aviation since 1992. He succeeded his father, Homer Holman, who founded the FBO […]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires NationAir Aviation Insurance
ITASCA, Ill. — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired NationAir Aviation Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, NationAir is an insurance broker offering commercial property/casualty and risk management insurance services specifically for the aviation industry. Jeffrey Bauer and his associates will continue to operate in West Chicago under the direction of Michael […]