Press Releases

via NAAA NAAA is excited to announce the hiring of longtime NAAA member Amy May as NAAA’s Manager of Communications & Meetings. Amy brings 20+ years of experience in communications and organization in her years of work as a social work coordinator, office manager and client account manager. In addition,...

Lane Aviation, Inc., an Air Tractor dealer in Rosenberg, TX, recently welcomed Patrick Humphrey as its Operations Manager. Originally from South Georgia, Patrick attended the University of West Georgia, Middle Georgia State Aviation Program, and AgFlight in Bainbridge, GA. He started his career at Souther Field Aviation in Georgia, progressing...

Okmulgee, OK – This month, Greg Stewart joined the Covington Aircraft Engines sales team as Sales Manager, supporting sales for the company’s highly-regarded PT6A overhaul, maintenance, and repair services.   Stewart attended College of the Ozarks, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science and an Airframe & Powerplant License. After graduation,...

ALEXANDRIA, VA—MAY 20, 2024—The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Board of Directors recently voted to establish an Uncrewed Aerial Application System (UAAS) Committee to advise the Association on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) – or drone – issues. The decision to establish the committee is to ensure the low-altitude airspace is...

GippsAero founders Peter Furlong and George Morgan are among four aviation identities that will be inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) in October. The two join Sir Macpherson Robertson and Jack Grant as the 2024 AAHOF honourees. AAHOF will also present the 2024 Southern Cross Award to...

FAIRFAX, Minn., May 2, 2024 – The concept of human flight is virtually as old as humankind. Ever since man first walked the earth, he has dreamed of ascending above it. Mike Schweiss, founder of Schweiss Doors in Hector, Minn., fulfilled a piece of those dreams with his first solo...

Boise, Idaho – April 30, 2024 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, is proud to announce a significant milestone: the sale of their 100th E3 Night Vision Goggle (NVG). ASU extends its gratitude to those who were among the first 100 adopters of the...

Deadlines Aug. 31, 2024 and Sept. 15, 2024 The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), with the support of several Allied members, is offering three scholarship programs in 2024, totaling $29,000 in scholarship funds. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring ag pilot or an ag pilot interested in turbine training, we...

Jake Hillsman is the latest graduate of the Plane Cents Aviation Ag Aviation program held in Miller, Missouri, graduating the program on February 21st, 2024. Jake's goals include wanting to feed America through aviation and to be a good pilot. Jake wants to carry on the art of aerial application...

Okmulgee, OK – This month, Greg Stewart joined the Covington Aircraft Engines sales team as Sales Manager, supporting sales for the company’s highly-regarded PT6A overhaul, maintenance, and repair services. Stewart attended College of the Ozarks, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science and an Airframe & Powerplant License. After graduation,...