On opening day of the 2023 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention, aviation advocates unveiled “Climbing. Fast.,” a new campaign aimed at setting the record straight on the business aviation industry’s many societal benefits, including its leadership role in sustainability, underscored by a focus on achieving net-zero carbon emissions from flight in the years to come.
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New name for Piper owners association
The Malibu M-Class Owners and Pilots Association (MMOPA) has changed its name to the Piper M-Class Owners and Pilots Association (PMOPA).
Sisters of the Skies win 2023 Clifford Henderson Award
“The growth of aviation as an industry and as a career is threatened by the lack of a broad pipeline for talent,” said NAA President and CEO Greg Principato. “Sisters of the Skies makes an incredible contribution to solving that problem. They are building the future of aviation. It is exactly this kind of passion and commitment that we seek to honor with the Clifford Henderson Trophy, and it will be an honor to present the 2023 award to Sisters of the Skies.”
Applications open for bizav scholarships
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2023. Scholarships funded by the IADA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Association scholarships top $500,000
A variety of scholarships are available for all levels of flight training and other aviation-related higher education, NGPA officials noted. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.
Wyoming pilot association takes next step to promoting aviation awareness
“Our goal is to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts while highlighting the importance of aviation in our community,” said J.T. Grainger, president of the Sheridan Pilots Association. “Now we can fully allow for the support of our community and membership to further advance our mission. We look forward to the potential this brings to the association, fellow aviators, and the local youth it will benefit in the future.”
Association now accepting applications for scholarship
NASAO will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college students for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Candidates must be college-level incoming juniors or seniors who are continuing their education in the aviation/aerospace industry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
E3 Aviation Association launches
The new aviation association is “a community of aviators connected by our love of aviation,” according to one of its founders.
KSOP director named NC airport professional of the year
Ron Manness, who has served as director of Moore County Airport four times, was recently honored.