With traffic up 9 percent in 2017, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) Airport Director Brian Sprenger said the airport’s new 5,050-foot asphalt runway will help to separate general aviation from the airport’s commercial traffic, creating a more efficient environment for transient aircraft operations and flight training. The new runway was first envisioned in 1972, and…
Shaesta Waiz is the first female certified pilot from Afghanistan, and founded Dreams Soar in 2014. Check out the article, below, expanding on her efforts to promote STEM education through solo aviation. After years of planning, Shaesta Waiz has nearly achieved her dream of flying solo around the world promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)…
There are several volunteer organizations led by business aviation professionals, seeking to provide relief to those suffering from natural disasters, aid in life-flight services, and more. Learn about these programs, as outlined by NoPlaneNoGain.org, below. Business aviation is often on the front line in lending a hand to citizens and communities in times of crisis.…
The Oklahoma Governor recently released information from a study that reveals Aviation is the second-largest economic sector for the state. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin recently announced the findings of the Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Economic Impact Study, which showed that aviation and aerospace is the second-largest economic engine in the state. The study found that…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and partner Build A Plane recently opened registration for the 2018 Aviation Design Challenge, a competition that aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among U.S. high school students.
The Santa Monica Airport Association has been hosting events through 2017 to educate the general public and local community about the convenience and services the airport provides. The Santa Monica Airport Association (SMAA) has significantly increased its public outreach program for 2017, hosting events each month to invite the public onto the Santa Monica Municipal…
National Aviation Day, observed each year on Aug. 19, celebrates the history of aviation in the U.S. and its importance to communities and citizens around the country – a sentiment shared by the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign. The day coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who together with his brother Wilbur, made…
The governors of Louisiana and South Carolina, among others, are recognizing the importance of general aviation this month. To date, officials in all 50 states, as well as hundreds of mayors around the country have issued such proclamations, which you can read, below! “Aviation and community airports play a critical role in the lives of…
Four recent cancer survivors took to the skies this month as they learned the basics of piloting an aircraft, courtesy of the 4th Annual Big Sky Kids Cancer Survivor Flight Camp! Check out the article, below, for more details about the thrilling day! Launched in 2014, the camp is co-sponsored by NBAA member Summit Aviation,…