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Antoine de Saint-Exupèry: The mind of an author, the heart of a pilot
Although mostly known for his literary works, Antoine de Saint-Exupèry was, at his heart, a fearless pilot who often ignored things like safety protocols and experience in his quest for flight.
Read MoreGeraldine Mock: “The Flying Housewife”
Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock’s love of aviation started at an early age. Her first flight was at the ripe old age of seven, when she and…
Read MoreAlan Shepard: The Astronaut Who Almost Wasn’t
Born Nov. 18, 1923 (and a direct descendant of Mayflower passenger Richard Warren), Alan B. Shepard, Jr., became part of history when he became the…
Read MoreThe Strength of the Aviation Industry is Found in our Past
By Dave Fitz, CEO of Coffman Associates . In a blink of an eye, our world has changed: face-to-face meetings and conferences are out, and…
Read MoreWhat We Do – Airport Sustainability Planning
By Eric Pfeifer, Principal What is airport sustainability planning? Airports are more than multi-modal transportation hubs. They are engines that drive local and regional economies;…
Read MoreThe Queen of the Air
Amelia Earhart wasn’t at all interested in aviation after her first encounter with an airplane. She was 10 years old and found it to be “a…
Read MoreWhat We Do – Feasibility/Site Selection Studies
by Patrick Taylor, Principal What are Feasibility/Site Selection Studies? As a community grows and prospers, it may become more evident that a new or replacement…
Read MoreWhat We Do – New Series
Welcome to the “What We Do” series! In these posts, we’ll discuss the core services we provide to our airport clients, with specifics on each…
Read MoreAviator Spotlight – Bessie Coleman
Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was a true pioneer in aviation. During a time when female aviators were few and far between, Bessie was able to…
Read MoreAviator Spotlight – The Wright Brothers, Fathers of Aviation
December 17, 1903, marks what is arguably the most important day in our industry’s history. On this day, 117 years ago, we learned to fly.…
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