The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced the opening of the nomination period for the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy, and the Public Benefit Flying Awards. Part of NAA’s mission is identifying and recognizing those who have contributed to the art, sport and […]
Month: July 2019
Romain Trapp Appointed President of Airbus Helicopters, Heads North America Region
Airbus announced today that Romain Trapp has been appointed President of Airbus Helicopters Inc., and Head of the North America Region for helicopters. He succeeds Chris Emerson, who is assuming the role of President of Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. Trapp brings a broad experience within Airbus, having worked for the company for nearly two […]
Arizona Airport Saves Water, Resources by Swapping Turf with Xeriscape
A program to replace the green grass turf with native desert landscape around Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is anticipated to save $400,000 annually in labor and materials as well as millions of gallons of water. This turf replacement and landscaping project, which was completed in June, is a step toward a more sustainable future […]
NAAA Says Landowners Must Mark and Log Towers to Avoid Liability
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) says that many landowners and farmers might not be aware that due to provisions in both the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, towers between 50 and 200 feet tall with an above-ground base of less than 10 feet in […]
UPS Aircraft to Help EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Boeing 747
Photo above by Jim Koepnick UPS is bringing one of the world’s most iconic commercial aircraft, the Boeing 747, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to celebrate the airplane model’s 50th year in flight. The year this revolutionary aircraft took to the sky also marked the same year that the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture, declared […]
Conklin & de Decker to Host Commercial Aircraft Operators Tax Seminar in Chicago, Sept. 17
Conklin & de Decker is bringing its Commercial Operators Tax Seminar to Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Registration is now open for this event for commercial operators and business aircraft management companies. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, this is the only seminar designed specifically for commercial operators, whether they serve as the director […]
FAA Issues Reminder on GA ADS-B Rebate Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding general aviation operators taking advantage of the agency’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) rebate program, that rebate reservations must be made within 90 days of the installation of the appropriate equipment. If the 90 days passes without a reservation being made, the rebate expires and will be […]
General Dynamics Announces Gulfstream G600 Granted FAA Certification
General Dynamics has announced the all-new Gulfstream G600 earned both its type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certifications, received on June 28th, clear the way for the first completed G600 deliveries to customers as scheduled this year. “Getting both authorizations on the same day is evidence of the maturity […]
Honda Aircraft Company Celebrates the Delivery of the First Two HondaJet Elites to Hawaii
Honda Aircraft Company celebrated the delivery of the first two HondaJet Elites to Hawaii during a special ceremony at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Thursday, June 27th. The HondaJet Elite is the first light jet to enter service in Hawaii. Wing Spirit, a newly-established company that will provide luxurious and convenient charter services for […]
Michelle Fletcher McEnany: 1966-2019
We are saddened to report that long-time Office of Aviation director Michelle Fletcher McEnany has passed away. Ms. McEnany served as the director of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation and the Office of Public Transit from 2000 through 2017. McEnany was responsible for the development and maintenance of safe, comprehensive, and competitive […]
