The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcome the release of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance on a new standardized curriculum for Part 135 training that will improve safety and increase administrative efficiencies for on-demand operators. The FAA’s Advisory Circular streamlines the relationship between Part 142 training centers and on-demand […]
Month: April 2020
American Airlines Bids a Fond Farewell to Five Fantastic Fleets
Last month, American Airlines announced plans to accelerate the retirement of some older, less fuel-efficient aircraft from its fleet sooner than originally planned. As flying schedules and aircraft needs are fine-tuned during this period of record low demand, American will take the unique step of retiring a total of five aircraft types. American has officially […]
AOPA Releases State-By-State Guide for Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has published a state-by-state resource to help alleviate some of the burdensome research pilots might be forced to do to understand if they can continue flying in their state. Many pilots have been grounded and unsure of how to navigate the latest requirements on general aviation flying while under […]
Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Finance Director
Dave Amdor, CPA, has joined the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) as the director of finance. He will be responsible for all financial aspects for LCPA, including overseeing the financial, accounting, budgetary and purchasing functions, as well as managing the Capital Improvement Program for Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers, Fla. […]
The NAHF and PBS have Partnered to Present Exciting STEAM Based Curriculum
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and PBS affiliate ThinkTV announced they have partnered to create the NAHF education program. Discovering Flight: Learning with the National Aviation Hall of Fame is a comprehensive STEAM-based curriculum using standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for young learners as well as teachers and parents working to […]
AviationManuals Suggests Updating FBO Operations Manuals for COVID-19 Health Concerns
AviationManuals, a provider of digital operations manuals, is providing guidance for properly updating FBO Operations Manuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. “By now FBO operators should be conscious that everyone’s perceptions and attitudes with regard to risk have changed dramatically,” said AviationManuals CEO Mark Baier. “While it is always important to operate to the highest standards, […]
Dyersburg Regional Named Tennessee Airport of the Year
Each year the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission and TDOT Aeronautics Division have the privilege to recognize the hard work and efforts of an airport who stands out above the rest. This year, the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission honored Dyersburg Regional Airport as the Airport of the Year. This award recognizes the airport that demonstrated the best level […]
Quantimet Environmental Data Visualization Software Now Available with Remote Sensor Controls, World Map View, and Cloud-Based Data Logging
Intellisense Systems, Inc. has introduced Quantimet, a software platform that provides present weather reporting, cloud-based data-logging, trend visualization, and remote control of autonomous environmental sensors. It is available as a beta release to owners of Intellisense’s Weather Sensors. The platform is designed to be sensor agnostic and will also support data reported from other environmental […]
Flytrex Begins Backyard Drone Deliveries in ND to Help Address Health Crisis
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Flytrex, in partnership with EASE Drones, the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation and the City of Grand Forks, announced the launch of its drone delivery service directly to backyards in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The initiative will provide necessities such as food, medicine and other essential goods via […]
AA Logs Record-Breaking Shipment Bound for American Soil
While economies around the world pause in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, farmers haven’t stopped. Spring is planting season for soybean and corn crops in America’s heartland, and these seeds are a top commodity shipped aboard flights from Argentina to the United States. Although passenger flights aren’t currently operating between the two countries, […]