The EAA and Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. “There is a common passion for flight that connects SPA and EAA, with our organizations sharing a significant number of members,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA […]
Author: Kim Stevens
NCDOT Works to Integrate Drones in Emergency Response
The N.C. Department of Transportation is exploring how to best implement unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into future disaster relief efforts. The department’s Division of Aviation recently collaborated with nearly 50 state and local government agencies and industry researchers for a three-day workshop, which included interactive demonstrations of drone operations in simulated scenarios. “Our goal […]
NASAO Selects John Shea to Serve as Manager of Government Relations
NASAO announced today that John J. Shea has been selected to join the NASAO team as Manager of Government Relations. Shea, who will start on January 25th, has several years of Hill experience, which includes work as a legislative assistant for Representatives Chuck Fleischmann and Stephen Fincher, both from Tennessee.” “I’m very pleased to welcome […]
Duncan Aviation Publishes Updated ADS-B Straight Talk Book
Duncan Aviation wants to ensure that our customers, who share our passion for flying, are well-informed when it comes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) NextGen mandates. Toward that end, Duncan Aviation has updated its Straight Talk book on the NextGen initiative Automatic Dependent Surveilance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The January 2020 deadline gets closer every day, and […]
Aviation Enthusiasts to Weigh In on Proposed Washington State Aviation License Plate
A special license plate recognizing aviation could be a new option for Washington state vehicle owners if a proposal for the plate is approved by the state Legislature. The Washington State Aviation License Plate, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation‘s Aviation Division, is a collaborative effort by several aviation organizations represented by the […]
FAA Issues Final Rule on Small Airplane Safety Certification Standards; Aviation Groups Offer Praise, Appreciation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. This innovative rule will reduce the time it takes to move safety enhancing technologies for small airplanes into the marketplace and will also reduce costs for the aviation industry. “Aviation manufacturing […]
Piper Receives Approval of M600 from Canada
Piper Aircraft, Inc. was granted a type certification for its top-of-the-line, single-engine M600 from Transport Canada, paving the way for deliveries of the M600 into the Canadian market. “M600 validation in Canada is exciting news for Piper and our prospective customers in that region,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “We have seen quite […]
JBA Aviation Names Jon Taylor as New President
JB&A Aviation (JBA), a leading full-service aircraft brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Jon Taylor to President of JBA Aviation, Inc. Formerly the Vice President at JBA, Mr. Taylor will begin his new role as Jerry Smith becomes Chairman Emeritus after leading the company as President since 1997. A graduate of Texas A&M University, […]
FAA Posts New Guidance on Oil and Gas Extraction at Federally Obligated Airports
The FAA today posted an advisory circular (AC) on oil and gas extraction on airport property. The AC does not create new requirements, but describes how existing statutory and regulatory requirements apply to proposed oil and gas extraction on or beneath airport property at federally-obligated airports. As the number of airport sponsors interested in allowing […]
SITA EXPLORES TRAVEL IDENTITY OF THE FUTURE
“Now blockchain technology offers us the potential to provide a new way of using biometrics. It could enable biometrics to be used across borders, and at all airports, without the passenger’s details being stored by the various authorities.” SITA’s innovative research imagines passengers creating a verifiable ‘token’ on their mobile phone which contains biometric and […]
