MADISON, WIS. – Mead & Hunt named Amy Squitieri Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. Prior to this appointment, she served as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, bringing more…
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Navigating Political Skies: Advancing Airport Development through Influence
By Tom Schauer, Senior Aviation Advisor, Mead & Hunt Improvement projects at airports share some common characteristics with navigating aircraft—the outlook may be uncertain, visibility can be poor, or the…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: NATA Statement On ASTM Approval of Swift Fuels’ 100R Unleaded Avgas Production Specification
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025 – NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) congratulates Swift Fuels on its announcement of approval of an ASTM International production specification for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: KCAC Aviation Expands With New Hangar
Olathe, Kansas – August 27, 2025 – KCAC Aviation has built a new 30,000-square-foot maintenance hangar at Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC). This new facility doubles KCAC’s service capacity, allowing…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: Metropolitan Airports Commission Chair Rick King Announces Departure
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN – The Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), Rick King, has announced his decision to retire from the commission that oversees the operation of the Minneapolis-St….
AT OUR AIRPORTS: Grantsburg, Wisconsin Airport Trial Update
SIREN, WIS. – As announced in the June 2025 issue of Midwest Flyer Monthly, (https://midwestflyer.com/grantsburg-airports-future-still-in-limbo/), the trial scheduled for May 5, 2025, at the Burnett County Courthouse in Siren, Wis., to determine…
SPECIAL EVENTS: Piper Awarded Its Largest Domestic Trainer Order In Company History From UND
Oshkosh, WI – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, a historic new fleet agreement for up to 188 aircraft, valued at approximately $155M, with the University of…
SPEICAL EVENTS: RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Celebrates A Century of Flight
Pioneer of radial engine design continues to build on its legacy of aircraft propulsion innovation EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (July 22, 2025) – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business,…
SPECIAL EVENTS: Future Aviation Leaders Soar at NBAA-BACE
Las Vegas, Nev. – Students from Alpha Eta Rho (AHP), the nation’s oldest active collegiate aviation fraternity, landed in Las Vegas for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 National Business…
SPECIAL EVENTS: NBAA: The Inspiring Seat You Aspire To Sit In
By Aletha Lenz In aviation, every seat tells a story. Whether it’s the pilot’s seat up front or the cabin seat in a multi-million-dollar business jet, each represents ambition, discipline, and…
SPECIAL EVENTS: 2025 NBAA-BACE Wows Attendees & Exhibitors
Las Vegas, Nev. – The National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) supercharged an industry driven by strong growth and a blazing pace of innovation. From a…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: GAA Nominations Deadline Extended
Frederick, MD – The General Aviation Awards (GAA) Board of Directors has announced an updated submission deadline for applications and nominations for the 2026 awards for National Flight Instructors, Aviation…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Aviation Leader Brian Barents Named 2025 Wichita Aero Club Trophy Recipient
WICHITA, KAN.– The Wichita Aero Club (WAC) announced that Brian Barents, a distinguished leader in business aviation and aerospace, is the recipient of the 2025 Wichita Aero Club Trophy. This…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: NATA Mourns Loss of Aviation Pioneer Pat Epps, Longtime Industry & Association Advocate
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joins the entire aviation community in mourning the loss of Pat Epps, a true icon in aviation. Pat Epps’ leadership at…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Alysia Starkey Inducted Into Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame
SALINA, KAN. – As Kansas State University Salina has experienced historic growth, its leader is being recognized for her innovative influence in successfully transforming the campus into a national leader of aerospace and…