VNAA was founded in
1982 as a non-profit
membership organization
serving airport stakeholders.
1982 as a non-profit
membership organization
serving airport stakeholders.
VNAA is a collaboration of Van Nuys Airport tenants and supporters working to achieve economic growth and increased public awareness of the general aviation industry.
We are committed to setting the industry standard for world-class facilities, safety, security and service.
VNAA members focus on the most critical issues impacting airport users and operators.
VNAA serves as a strong and credible voice for VNY stakeholders by increasing public awareness of general aviation, fostering economic growth, and building business and community partnerships.
Facts About Van Nuys Airport
VNY is a world-class, general aviation reliever airport operated by Los Angeles World Airports.
As a crucial part of the nation’s air transportation system, VNY serves private, corporate and government aviation needs. A vital economic engine to the area, it is also a center for fire, police and medical emergency flights that provide life-saving services to the community.
VNY is operated on revenue raised from airport lease and user fees, not public tax dollars.
Facts About General Aviation
2024 Board Members
President
Curt Castagna
President and CEO
Ascension Group Partners
First Vice President
Eric Hill
Director, Airport Relations
Airport Property Development
Signature Aviation
Second Vice President
Tony Marlow
President, Aviation Operations &
Business Development
Castle and Cooke Aviation
Steve Argubright
Managing Partner
Pacific Aviation Development, LLC
Katie Higgins
Vice President/General Manager
StandardAero
Richard Layson
Vice President
FBO Operations
Jet Aviation
Bradford Wright
Chief Financial Officer
Clay Lacy Aviation
Kathryn Purwin
CEO
Helinet Aviation Services
Morton Scolnick
Principal
Scofield Partnership
James Evans
Director of Safety and FBO Operations
Sun Air Jets, LLC
2024 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Sonya Blake
President & CEO
Valley Economic Alliance
Christine Dunn
Ambassador
Airtel Plaza Hotel
Emilio Mendez, Jr.
Assistant Principal Operations
North Valley Occupational Center
Stuart Waldman
President
Valley Industry and
Commerce Association
Nancy Hoffman Vanyek
Chief Executive Officer
Greater San Fernando
Valley Chamber of Commerce
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