The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) today responded to calls from some British political leaders for restricting business aircraft access to airports in the United Kingdom (UK) on emissions grounds. The two associations emphasized that such proposals disproportionately target a single transportation mode with a proven record on […]
Month: November 2019
Premier Aircraft Reaches 1,800 Aircraft Sales Milestone
Premier Aircraft Sales achieved a record milestone Nov. 4, selling 1,800 aircraft since the company was founded 16 years ago. The mark was set with a DA62 sale – the second such DA62 Premier has sold in the past 30 days. “We’ve sold more Diamonds than any North American dealer, so it’s appropriate that we […]
Colorado Celebrates 50 Years of Aviation Heritage
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. As an aviation writer, participating in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame is an incredible opportunity to breath in so many stories about aviation history. The Governor proclaimed October 12, 2019 as “Colorado Aviation 50th Annual Hall of Fame Day.” […]
Women Take Flight During I Hart Flying Foundation’s Triple Scholarship Announcement During NBAA-BACE
With innovative technology, safety, sustainably, interactive experiences as highlights of this year’s NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, one of the more prominent focus areas centered on diversity and inclusion, and a future workforce. We need both a talented and diverse future pipeline of aviation professionals to meet industry demands. Matching this excitement, energy and need, on […]
IBAC’s New Board Executive Officers Reflect Global Nature of Business Aviation
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has announced its new Governing Board executive officers, selected at its 70th meeting last week following the Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Ali Alnaqbi, Founder and Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association will become Chairman of the IBAC Governing […]
LZControl Teams with FAA to Develop Enhanced Airport Database
LZControl, has signed a research agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct testing for the purposes of improving the U.S. airport master record (5010) database. FAA and industry safety groups, including the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), have identified a need to improve and enhance low-altitude infrastructure. Accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information […]
Victor White Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Victor White, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Wichita (Kan.) Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Vic is an invaluable colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in […]
During Drone Safety Awareness Week, NAAA Urges UAS Operators to be Alert to Low-Flying Agricultural Aircraft
As part of the FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is reminding all Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to be aware of low-altitude agricultural aircraft operations. “Agricultural aviators fly as low as 10 feet off the ground, at speeds up to 140 mph when making an application, meaning they […]
FAA Restricts More UAS Operations at Federal Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) airspace restrictions over additional national security sensitive locations, effective November 7. In cooperation with its federal partners, the FAA will restrict UAS operations in the airspace over 60 additional Department of Defense and Department of Justice facilities to address concerns about malicious drone activity. […]
Cirrus Aircraft Revolutionizes Passenger Safety through Autonomous Flight with Safe Return Emergency Autoland
Cirrus Aircraft has ushered in a new era of innovation with the introduction of Safe ReturnTM – a revolutionary emergency autoland system that enables passengers to land the Vision JetTM with just the touch of a single button. Once activated when available, Safe Return assumes control of the aircraft and transforms the Vision Jet into […]
