Joseph D. Burns

The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is an organization that aims to bring together all stakeholders who manage airspace integration throughout the globe. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA. The company's theme is "Connecting People to Shape Tomorrow's Airspace." The association elects its leadership from its members. ATCA hosts a premier technical event called the Symposium, which focuses on the latest ideas, research, products, and services in the air traffic management arena. After a long suspension due to the pandemic, ATCA, along with its Tech Symposium co-chairs FAA and NASA, is excited to announce the return of the in-person Tech Symposium in April 2023. The CEO of the company is Peter F. Dumont.

Aspen Avionics, Inc. manufactures and distributes advanced technology aviation products. It produces flight display systems for general aviation aircrafts, class III aircrafts, and helicopters. The firm engages in bringing the advanced technology and capability from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits. The company was founded in 2004 by Peter Lyons and Jeff Bethel and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Sensurion, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells small unmanned aircraft systems. Its services include drone pilot as a service, FAA certified and flight operations training, and data management and integration. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

The AIRO Group, Inc. is a mid-tier aerospace company that offers end-to-end solutions for the industry. The private company is based in Tipp City, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company brings together various technologies to provide products and services that cater to a wide spectrum of aerospace markets. The AIRO Group includes several international aerospace companies such as AgileDefense LLC, Airgility, Airo Drone LLC, Aspen Avionics, Coastal Defense, Sky-Watch A/S, and VRCO Ltd. The company seeks to transform the aerospace industry by providing a diversified offering of capabilities. The company was founded in 2005 by Joseph D. Burns and Chirinjeev Kathuria, and Joseph D. Burns has been the CEO since then.

United Air Line, Inc. provides air transportation services. It operates flights to domestic and international destinations from its hubs. The company was founded in December, 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

U.S. Airways, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.