The NBAA announced Monday that FedEx Express, a division of FedEx Corp., and its founder, Frederick W. Smith, will be honored with the 2012 Al Ueltschi Humanitarian Award, which recognizes the use of aviation for humanitarian purposes.
Body Had A History Of Quick Approval Of FAA Monies
The Tupelo, MS, City Council last week decided not to accept a $1.85 million AIP grant from the FAA, saying the request for a local match came without warning and that it would mostly benefit a local company leasing property at Tupelo Regional Airport.
Famous Astronaut Also A Long-Time BizAv Pilot Who Set Five World Records
The NBAA on Monday hailed the legacy of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who died Saturday of complications from heart surgery. “Neil Armstrong inspired generations of people to reach for their dreams, and all of us in the aerospace community have been inspired by his example,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
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