Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Recognizing outstanding commitment and service to the success of aviation business, NATA (National Air Transportation Association) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Industry Excellence Awards.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Jenny Ann Urban has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Urban will take over as department head from Alan Stephens, who will continue to provide Association strategy and regulatory guidance in his new role as NATA Senior Advisor.
The airport director at Prescott (AZ) Regional Airport and the author of a long and distinguished aviation career, Richard “Rick” Crider will be presented with the NATA Airport Executive Partnership Award.
For her stellar service to general aviation through an exceptional and impactful career at the Federal Aviation Administration, Lirio Liu will be honored with the NATA Distinguished Public Service Award.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) was saddened to hear of the passing of industry champion Robert Olislagers and recognizes his immeasurable contributions to enriching the aviation business community and those who support it.
Andy Priester, the third generation in his family to run George J. Priester Aviation and its family of companies, will be honored with the NATA Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong commitment to the future of general aviation.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Lou Pepper, who built Atlantic Aviation into one of the nation’s largest general aviation companies and helped redefine the idea of a service-first fixed base operator (FBO), will be awarded NATA’s William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
CLIMBING. FAST., an advocacy initiative focused on advancing business aviation’s bold commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, today welcomed the formation of the bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, announced this week.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
NATA welcomed the appointment of Darren Pleasance as President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and thanked outgoing, longtime leader Mark Baker for his service to the community.
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide.