Three leading aviation infrastructure companies have been selected to provide systems engineering and integration services to build, implement, and operate North Dakota’s first-of-its-kind, aviation-grade, statewide network for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Company, L3Harris Technologies, and Thales USA have been contracted to work with […]
Author: Kim Stevens
IADA Names Erika Ingle as Director of Operations
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed Erika Ingle as Director of Operations, reporting to Executive Director Wayne Starling. Previously, Ingle worked as an account director for Gorman360, the association’s advertising agency. “Erika has been indispensable as IADA has expanded our profile and reach internationally,” said IADA Executive Director Wayne Starling. “Her background in […]
Trimec Aviation Adds Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP Maintenance Capabilities
Trimec Aviation announced it is adding Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP capabilities to its growing list of business aircraft maintenance services. As a Certified Part 145 Repair Station (#18TR248C), Trimec Aviation also has technical expertise with G150 and G200 models as well as the legacy Astra series. The new GIV services will focus on scheduled and […]
A4A Applauds ICAO Recommendations for Restart and Recovery of Global Air Travel
Airlines for America (A4A) has applauded newly released recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency, for the safe, sustainable and secure restart and recovery of global air travel in the wake of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. “Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis,” a report from […]
NASAO Lists U.S. Winners in Youth Aviation Art Contest
The winners for 2020 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest have been selected by the contest’s managing organization, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The annual contest is part of a larger international effort to inspire youth to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Contest submissions are […]
Veolite™ Interior Sanitizing System for Aircraft Announced by Aveo
Aveo Engineering announced its worldwide distribution of a cabin and cockpit sanitizing system known as Veolite™, a superior method of sanitizing aircraft interiors with specific wavelengths of light that target and destroy viruses, germs, and molds. Aveo, an established trend-setter in LED aircraft lighting, has turned its expertise in aviation lighting design and manufacturing to […]
FAA Grants NATA Requested Extension on Crewmember Relief
On May 29th the Federal Aviation Administration granted the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) request for an extension to exemptions regarding certain crew training and checking requirements. The two exemptions, available to all Part 119 certificated carriers operating under Part 135, were initially granted to NATA in late March, with Exemption No. 18509 A extended […]
FAA to Hold Virtual Public Workshops on Florida Metroplex
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold 12 Virtual Public Workshops from June 3 to June 12 on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the South-Central Florida Metroplex project, the agency’s plan to modernize air traffic procedures for 21 airports in the southern half of the state. Residents can view the schedule and register to […]
US Court Certifies Class of Air Marshals for Unpaid Overtime
On May 28, 2020 the US Court of Federal Claims granted a motion to certify a class of Federal Air Marshals to pursue the claims of unpaid overtime due to improper Law Enforcement Ability Pay adjustments, payroll system practices, unpaid hours for sleep time, and other required duties. The lawsuit, J. Casaretti et al. vs […]
Premier Aircraft Opens New Sales and Service Center in Texas
Pictured above (left to right) outside Hangar 18S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport are Texas Premier Aircraft team members David Seastead, Travis Peffer and Chad Cox. Premier Aircraft has opened a new aircraft sales and maintenance facility at Meacham International Airport. The company opened its hangar doors May 11 to customers and has since […]
