Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have elected Gary Cathey, Chief of the Division of Aeronautics, California Department of Transportation, as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2016. He has been a member of NASAO since January 2009 and previously served as NASAO’s vice chairman, treasurer and secretary of the board. “These […]
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Eggspuehler honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors has honored NAFI founder Jack Eggspuehler with its newly created Lifetime Achievement Award. “I am very pleased that NAFI has presented this award to Jack. By helping create the association, he has helped raise the professional standards for the flight instructor. Perhaps more important, […]
Lighthawk names new executive director
Terri Watson has been named as executive director of LightHawk, a non-profit that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help conservation organizations. Watson has a long history with LightHawk beginning as a volunteer pilot in 1997, and later becoming a board member. She served a previous term as executive director from 2000-2003, flight services director from […]
Moyle tapped as SAFE executive director
After a six-month nationwide search, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has selected veteran aviation educator Bill Moyle as the organization’s executive director. Moyle, of Waxahachie, Texas, succeeds SAFE co-founder Doug Stewart, who stepped down last year to continue instructing in technically advanced aircraft. Former SAFE Board Chair John Dorcey served as interim executive director during […]
NATA buys IFBOA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has purchased the Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA). “This purchase will ensure the aviation business community speaks with a unified voice,” said NATA President Tom Hendricks. IFBOA’s workers’ compensation insurance program will continue to be available for IFBOA members.
NASAO launches new website ahead of annual convention
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has launched a new website, just ahead of the association’s 84th annual convention and tradeshow, which begins Saturday in Boise, Idaho.
Minority pilots launch networking group in SC
Two pilots who live in Greenville, S.C., Theron Burton and Clint Thompson, have launched an effort to create a network group of other minority pilots throughout the Southeast. “The main reason that I wanted to create this group was get minority pilots together where we would get to know each other and, together, get more involved […]
National Safety Forum to debut at NBAA2015
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will host its inaugural National Safety Forum on the third and final day of the association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015), which is set for Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas. The day-long forum will bring together top government and industry leaders to discuss the safety issues confronting business aircraft operators, […]
NBAA Regional Forum lands in St. Louis
St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) will host a regional exhibition of the business aviation industry as part of the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum Sept. 17. More than 100 exhibitors will participate, and approximately 20 aircraft will be on display for the expected 1,400 attendees. The event will also feature a series of […]