WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now accepting applications for two aviation scholarships. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award” is given annually to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to an aviation degree core program at his or her chosen university or college. The award includes a $2,000 cash […]
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NAFI seeks new board members
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is seeking letters of interest from NAFI members who are willing to volunteer their service as members of the NAFI board of directors. NAFI officials said they are especially interested in hearing from members with special skill sets or interests, such as accounting, business management, marketing/advertising/sponsorship experience, web […]
Nevada Business Aviation Association reaches out to students
The Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA) has developed an outreach program to introduce aviation to local students. What began as an after-school aviation club at a high school in Clark County has in three years grown into an aviation science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach initiative, according to a report from the National […]
AOPA updates logo
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has updated its brand as part of ongoing efforts to build the pilot community, including a new logo and tag line: “Your freedom to fly.” “It’s important for an organization like AOPA not to stagnate,” said Mark Baker, AOPA president. “The world we fly in is changing and we need to […]
Commemorative Air Force names Shepard VP of education
DALLAD — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has added Bill Shepard to its staff as the vice resident of education. Shepard will oversee the design, execution and funding of CAF’s national education program, called RISE ABOVE. He has been a CAF member for four years and is deeply involved with the CAF Red Tail Squadron serving as […]
HAI names recipients of 2016 Salute to Excellence Awards
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has revealed the winners of its Salute to Excellence Awards. Those honored include, among others, the crews who mounted the largest marine helicopter rescue and one of the world’s foremost experts on rotor blade maintenance. The Salute to Excellence Awards recognize those who, through either a single act or a lifetime of […]
Speakers for Women in Aviation conference revealed
Speakers at the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 10-12, 2016, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, have been revealed. “With conference attendees from all segments of the aviation industry, and phases of life and career, we are challenged each year to develop a […]
Big dreams for the Seaplane Pilots Association
By JONI M. FISHER “Dream big or go home,” said Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA) Executive Director Steve McCaughey on plans to build a permanent home for the association. He was talking to about 100 SPA members at the association’s annual meeting held Nov. 6 at Gilbert Field (KGIF) in Winter Haven, Florida. The big news is that the […]
IAWA holds first conference in Middle East
The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women leaders within the aviation and aerospace industries, held its 27th annual conference in Dubai, UAE, the first IAWA conference in the Middle East. The conference was held Nov. 10-12, and included delegates spending a day at the 2015 Dubai Airshow. “The […]