Airlines for America

Airlines for America Names Haley Gallagher Vice President, Security and Facilitation

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines , today named Haley Gallagher as Vice President, Security and Facilitation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines , today named Haley Gallagher as Vice President, Security and Facilitation.
  • Gallagher joins A4A from the U.S. Embassy in London where she has served as the Transportation Security Administration's representative.
  • In her new role, Ms. Gallagher will lead A4A's collaborative approach to security and facilitation, working closely with A4A member airlines to advance priorities focused on the safe, secure and efficient transportation of passengers and cargo.
  • She will oversee four primary functional areas within A4A: Aviation Security, Aviation Cyber Security, Cargo Services and Passenger Facilitation.

AAR elects Billy Nolen to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Wood Dale, Illinois, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that Billy Nolen has been elected to AAR’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that Billy Nolen has been elected to AAR’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Nolen, 66, brings more than 30 years of aviation experience across safety, operations, and regulatory affairs.
  • While at the FAA, Mr. Nolen revamped certification requirements and airport-focused safety management systems and earlier served as the FAA’s Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety.
  • “Safety is paramount in aviation, and I’m honored to join a Board with values tied so closely to my own.”
    For more information on AAR, visit aarcorp.com .

A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award Honors Team for First Regulatory Approved Application of Structural Health Monitoring

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 19th Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award at the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 19th Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award at the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum.
  • The award was presented to a team comprised of representatives from Structural Monitoring Systems, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp, Delta Air Lines, DR Engineering, Aero X Aviation Services and Delta Engineering for furthering the science and efficacy of nondestructive testing.
  • The team developed the first FAA-approved application of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) for their Comparative Vacuum Monitor (CVM) sensor technology for detecting cracks via inspections on the Gogo (Intelsat) 2Ku wi-fi antenna support structure on Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
  • Members of the 2023 NDT Innovation Award team include the following:
    Rich Poutier; Executive Vice President Business Development, Sales and Marketing; Structural Monitoring Systems, Plc.

Airlines for America Announces Kevin Welsh as Vice President of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Airlines for America (A4A) is pleased to announce that Kevin Welsh will be joining A4A as Vice President of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Airlines for America (A4A) is pleased to announce that Kevin Welsh will be joining A4A as Vice President of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • "Kevin's extensive private and public sector experience will be a tremendous asset for our carriers.
  • Achieving our sustainability goals is a critical priority, and we are thrilled that Kevin will lead these efforts at such a pivotal juncture," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio.
  • Kevin joins A4A from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where he most recently served as the Executive Director of the Office of Environment and Energy.

Billy Nolen, Former FAA Administrator, Joins Archer as Its Chief Safety Officer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer.

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  • Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613009407/en/
    Archer Chief Safety Officer, Billy Nolen, standing in front of Archer’s Midnight aircraft at the company’s flight test facility in Salinas, CA.
  • “I’m honored to join Archer Aviation, a true visionary at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility,” said Nolen.
  • Nolen served tours of duty in the U.S. Army as an airplane and helicopter pilot and safety officer.

Gevo Hires Industry Veteran Nancy N. Young as Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that Nancy N. Young has been hired as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead the sustainability, environmental, and scientific affairs for the company.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that Nancy N. Young has been hired as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead the sustainability, environmental, and scientific affairs for the company.
  • Nancy is a highly experienced veteran of the aviation industry, with deep expertise in developing environmental and sustainability policy, and regulatory programs, as well as in commercial deployment of low carbon fuels and technologies.
  • Her most recent position was as Chief Sustainability Officer for Alder Fuels.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining Gevo at such a critical time in the aviation industry," Young said.

A4A Predicts Record Number of Passengers Traveling This Summer

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) and CQ Roll Call yesterday hosted the 2023 Summer Travel Summit.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) and CQ Roll Call yesterday hosted the 2023 Summer Travel Summit.
  • A4A projects U.S. airlines to carry an all-time high 257 million passengers from June 1-August 31, 2023.
  • In fact, year over year, U.S. airlines are adding 297,000 seats per day to accommodate 243,000 more passengers per day.
  • "Last weekend, we hit a record, screening the highest number of passengers screened since the beginning of the pandemic, and we expect this summer to be our busiest.

Airlines for America President and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas E. Calio Honored at Vaughn College Gala

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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FLUSHING, N.Y., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College honored Nicholas E. Calio, president and chief executive officer of Airlines for America (A4A), for his role as a leader and advocate for America's airlines and for his dedication in creating opportunities for the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders. The eighth annual event was held on Thursday, April 13.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College honored Nicholas E. Calio, president and chief executive officer of Airlines for America (A4A), for his role as a leader and advocate for America's airlines and for his dedication in creating opportunities for the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders.
  • Anne Thompson, national chief environmental affairs correspondent for NBC News, was the emcee for the evening that also highlighted outstanding academic and professional achievements of Vaughn students.
  • We are deeply appreciative of A4A's generous sponsorship of Vaughn College and our graduates who aspire to be future industry leaders."
  • "Vaughn College does an exceptional job of instilling the same message my parents instilled on me," said Calio.

Calio Honored at Vaughn College Annual Gala

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio was honored at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology's spring 2023 gala.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio was honored at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology's spring 2023 gala.
  • Vaughn College, a private college in New York, specializes in aviation education and is a pipeline to many A4A member carriers.
  • "I am honored and humbled to celebrate Vaughn College because I believe in what Vaughn does, what it stands for and what it produces," Calio said.
  • As a first-generation college graduate, Calio addressed the opportunities higher education provides and the importance of Vaughn's workforce pipeline.

A4A Super Bowl Sunday Ad Highlights Airlines' Industry-wide Hiring Spree

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) released an advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday, highlighting the aggressive and effective hiring campaigns across the U.S. airline industry – including mechanics, gate agents, pilots, flight attendants and many other jobs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) released an advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday, highlighting the aggressive and effective hiring campaigns across the U.S. airline industry – including mechanics, gate agents, pilots, flight attendants and many other jobs.
  • The 30-second video aired on Fox 5 D.C. during the Super Bowl pre-game show in addition to several other timeslots throughout the day, and it invites viewers to learn more at www.airlines.org/jobs .
  • "Airline employees truly are the backbone of our industry, and we are proud to be adding thousands more dedicated workers each month."
  • Because of the aggressive hiring efforts, U.S. passenger airlines currently employ the most full-time employees in 20 years.