AUVSI Praises Legislation Supporting Use of Drones for Infrastructure Inspection

Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer for the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), praised H.R. 3593, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act of 2023. “Drones are being relied on as indispensable tools for critical operations, including infrastructure inspections — and that role will only continue to grow as the technology advances further. The future […]

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ACSF Welcomes Mercy Flights Inc. to its Membership and Aviation Safety Action Program

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) announced that Mercy Flights Inc., of Medford, Oregon, has become its newest member. Additionally, the company will participate in the ACSF’s third-party facilitation of the FAA’s voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). In welcoming Mercy Flights Inc. to the ACSF membership, ACSF President Bryan Burns noted the rapidly increasing […]

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NBAA Welcomes Passage of NOTAM Improvement Act

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds congressional passage of the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023, which directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) system. The bill now heads to President Biden, who is expected to sign it. An NBAA-backed amendment in the bill calls for a deadline […]

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The NAHF Announces Three New Trustees

The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce that Charles F. Bolden Jr., Matthew Jesch, and David Paddock have joined its Board of Trustees. Jesch will serve as the organization’s Treasurer. “We are delighted to have Charlie Bolden, Matt Jesch, and Dave Paddock join us as colleagues and look forward to their […]

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USHST Schedules Webinar Focusing on Bird Strikes

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) will host a webinar June 7th, about how pilots can better protect themselves and their passengers from bird strikes and what to do if they occur. The free webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register at: https://rotor.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Ads83O3QOGCqr8eqtfzww#/registration. Bird strikes have been in the news lately because airliners […]

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Dialight Announces Aviation Obstruction Lighting System Warranty Via Its Certified Installation Program

Dialight has announced the launch of its industry leading seven-year warranty for Obstruction Lighting Solutions. Dialight’s Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, include an additional two years of full system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty. Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program (CIP) will be recognized as experts […]

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