Brittany Davies Lands NBAA 40 under 40

Pictured: Brittany Davies and Ed Bolen

Photo Courtesy of The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

Las Vegas (October 17, 2023)

Congratulations to Brittany Davies, NBAA’s Northeast Regional Director, on securing the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 Award!

Our first Executive Director from 2015-2017, Brittany has continued to be a part of our WAA Community serving as an honorary Board Member. Davies has been a huge advocate for the airport community and has been an integral part of keeping the region informed on upcoming legislation directly affecting our daily flight operations, especially her notable efforts on New York's "Stop the Chop" legislation. 

Brittany also is a multi-engine, instrument, and commercial rated pilot. Other experience includes charter scheduling and sales, hangar development, aerial photography, and in 2007 was a founding member for the Colorado Business Aviation Association. Davies also serves as a Board Member for the Westchester Aviation Maintenance Association, WAMA, among many other regional groups.

To reach out to Brittany and learn more about NBAA's regional resources, visit - nbaa.org/about/contact-nbaa/regional-directors/

Registration is open for our quarterly ATC Call!

In our 4th Quarter 2023 WAA/ATC meeting, we'll welcome Wycliffe Walcott as new Tower Chief, and we'll have a NY Tracon briefing on the Snow Bird routes south for Thanksgiving and the holidays. All this in addition to taking questions, and hearing updates from the airport manager and the Tower. 

WINGS Credits will be available for attendees on both ZOOM and in-person. 

In-person seating is limited. 

Must attend meeting to receive WINGS Credits. 

FlightSafety International Hosts WAI Girls in Aviation Day

Teterboro Airport (September 23, 2023)

Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Kempsey

Safety Day Speaker Michael Burger and his team at FlightSafety International hosted young ladies from The RedTail Flight Academy and the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey for this years Westchester County Chapter of Women in Aviation (WAI), Girls in Aviation Day.

The girls got to experience flight crew training, physics of flight, safety survival, and fly a flight simulator. Jabili Kandula, Associate Editor at WAI shared information about WAI's free Junior Membership so they can enjoy all the WAI benefits and resources, including the ability to apply for up to three WAI scholarships.

The WAI would like to thank Michael Burger, Paula Francisco, Gerald Lopez and the many other FlightSafety instructors who gave their undivided attention to these young ladies.

WAI would also thank Joanne Cassar, WAI Vice President, who was a huge part in securing the facility working with FlightSafety in creating such a fantastic experience, and the generosity and sponsorships of Million Air White Plains, Air Culinaire Worldwide, Westchester Aviation Maintenance Association, and Christine Negroni.

Not yet a member of Women in Aviation International? Join to receive the full benefits such as Scholarships, Jobs Connect, Mentoring opportunities, discounts and more. 

Our annual food drive collecting food for Feeding Westchester has begun!

Boxes for food collection are currently placed at both Atlantic East and West and Million Air, KHPN.

FOOD DRIVE ENDS NOVEMBER 15TH

Not sure what to donate? Click here for a list of their most needed items.

To make a monetary donation please visit our fundraising page or scan the QR code on our donation boxes. 

 To learn more about Feeding Westchester visit their website - FeedingWestchester.org

WAMA Dinner Meeting Sponsored By Textron

Overcoming Obsolescence: Cockpits, Cabins & Connectivity

November 09, Hotel MTK

The Westchester Aircraft Maintenance Association will be holding their monthly dinner Meeting at Hotel MTK in Mount Kisco, November 9th from 5:30- 8:30pm.

Sponsored by Textron Aviation, this event is

perfect for maintainers, operators and line maintenance, current members, non-members, and students.