The Air Care Alliance, a non-profit organization that represents a nationwide network of volunteer pilot groups, has named Barbara Sica as Executive Director and JJ Suarez as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Air Care Alliance names new president
The Air Care Alliance (ACA) has named Mark Hanson as the organization’s new president, following the passing of longtime leader Jim Hesseman earlier this year.
2023 public benefit flying award winners named
Created by the National Aeronautic Association in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the Public Benefit Flying Awards recognize volunteer pilots and organizations engaged in flying to help others.
AirVenture 2023 to highlight public benefit flying
“From flying cancer patients to treatment and air ambulance operations to water rescues and even saving threatened animals, aviation has a long, notable history of being used for the public good — often by people who volunteer their time and aircraft to make it happen,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs.
New partnership promotes general aviation’s fellowship and service
The Air Care Alliance and the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians have created a presentation available to Rotary Clubs, as well as other organizations, that not only publicizes the availability of free air transportation for non-emergency medical and other compelling needs, but also highlights the opportunities for general aviation pilots to get involved as volunteer pilots.
2022 Public Benefit Flying Awards honors volunteer pilots and more
“Each year, hundreds, even thousands, of pilots and volunteers use their aviation skill to assist others in time of need,” said NAA President Greg Principato. “From responding to disasters, to bringing life-saving treatments to patients, to bringing others to receive the care they need, these pilots and organizations serve their communities well and often without notice.”
First Public Benefit Flying Day takes off
“Volunteer pilots deliver help, hope, and humanity to those in need every single day. Yet few people know that the critical services they provide are available to the public for free,” said Kristinia Luke, executive director for the Air Care Alliance.
Why I Fly photo contest launches
“Every volunteer pilot has a ‘why’ for doing what they do,” says Kristinia Luke, executive director for the Air Care Alliance. “This contest is a fun way to promote volunteer flying and encourage pilot volunteerism by highlighting some truly inspiring reasons to volunteer.”
Measuring the good we do
There’s a new way to measure the impact volunteer general aviation pilots are making in the world today.