- Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport pilot program takes flight
Four months in and the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport’s (OWB) commercial pilot training program is off and flying.
- EKU names alumnus as it’s next chief flight instructor
After serving as a professional pilot for more than two decades, Sean Howard has returned to his alma mater to train the next generation of flyers in EKU’s aviation program. He is excited to be back on campus.
- Blue Grass Airport receives architectural award for private aviation facilities
The Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recognized Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport with the General Aviation Architectural Project of the Year Award.
- One-on-One: Why Louisville’s Airport Is Expecting Record Growth
Louisville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Dan Mann explains how the airport has become a major economic engine.
- Transportation Secretary Greg Thomas Announces Deputy Commissioner to the KY Department of Aviation.Earlier this month Transportation Secretary Greg Thomas announced the appointment of Brad Schwandt as Deputy Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Aviation.Brad’s aviation career took off as a teen, when he began washing planes part-time at the Riveredge Flight School, as well as spending several hours at a small GA airport in St. Louis. Later, he began a career with Engine Air Ltd working on radial engines and performing line maintenance on Douglas DC-6 aircraft.Brad attended the University of Missouri where he obtained a Bachelors in Economics and was a Reserve Police Officer for the city of Columbia, Missouri. The following year, Brad began working at UPS in ground operations. Brad went on special assignment in 1992 with Corporate Industrial Engineering as a part of the Aircraft Maintenance Methods Development Team and spent the next 16 years serving in multiple aviation management positions. His his longest stint was serving as the Director of Maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager. In 2019, Brad retired from UPS after 35 years of service and is pleased to continue his aviation career with the Kentucky Department of Aviation.
- Louisville International Airport to be Renamed to Muhammad Ali International Airport
Louisville International Airport will be undergoing a name change, as the airport board has decided to name it after legendary heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali.
- Longtime Aviation advocate & KAA Board Member wins 2018 Excellence in Aviation Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Aviation Association presented the Excellence in Aviation Award to Robert G. Riggs at the 42nd Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference, held Sept. 26-28 in Lexington, Ky.
- General aviation airports are important economic drivers for Kentucky’s rural communities
Kentucky is known for a few things — bourbon, bluegrass, barbecue, horses, and college basketball. However, many may not realize it is also known for aviation.
- ‘Glitches’ raise new questions about airline ATC takeover
Recent airline technology mishaps raise new questions about the proposal in Washington, D.C., to give control of the air traffic system to the airlines and special interest groups, five consumer and aviation groups said in a joint release Dec. 6.
- Kentucky Aviation Association Joins Global Aerospace’s Airport Safety Advocacy Program
Kentucky Aviation Association Joins Global Aerospace’s Airport Safety Advocacy Program
Global Aerospace Inc. has announced the enrollment of Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) into its innovative Airport Safety Advocacy Program (ASAP). As a result of this partnering, exclusive benefits and products specifically designed for the airport segment will be made available to KAA members.
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The mission of the Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) is to promote aviation and airport management in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through networking and professional development opportunities. KAA is a not-for-profit organization consisting of Executive, Professional, Corporate and Honorary members.
Currently, there are 59 publicly owned and publicly operated airports in the Commonwealth of Kentucky system; 6 are air carrier airports providing service to commercial or regularly scheduled airlines in addition to serving the interest of general aviation. The remaining 53 are General Aviation facilities that service private and corporate aviation needs.
Our Objective
1. To investigate, study, discuss and recommend improvement in and the application of more efficient methods of airport management and administration.
2. To provide educational forums within which airport staff and board members may exchange information, ideas and experiences, and consult with their peers.
3. To collect, compile and distribute to airport officials information about airports and the management and administration of aeronautical/aviation affairs.
4. To provide the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the public with information necessary for and pertinent to management and administration of airport affairs and update legislation.
5. KAA Staff, Board of Directors and our members will continue to provide all things necessary and proper to assist airports in the management and administration of their local airports.