Press Releases

Plane Cents Aviation announced July 5, 2024, that Brett Moore a resident of Show Low, Arizona completed the company's ag aviation program successfully at the company's training academy in Miller, Missouri. Brett's short term goals are to continue his education in the ag industry as he begins his aviation career...

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 18-21, a new convention destination for the Ag Aviation Expo.Attendee registration is now open for the annual convention. Exhibitors can purchase booth space here. NAAA’s new registration system will allow you to register and...

Sebastian, FL - Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT), a global leader in aviation lighting, announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of AeroLEDs, LLC. This strategic acquisition will expand WAT’s product portfolio and solidify its leadership in the aerospace lighting industry, while remaining true to...

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...