The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will accept applications from airport sponsors through Dec. 17, 2020, under the Fiscal Year 2021 Military Airport Program (MAP). The MAP provides funding to help develop former military airports or designated joint-use military airfields for civilian use. The program helps increase civilian aviation capacity by financing projects such as building […]
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AOPA’S Air Safety Institute Releases Latest Joseph T. Nall Reports
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the 29th and 30th editions of the Joseph T. Nall Report along with a new platform that provides access to more current accident data in near real-time. The findings from the Reports note a continued decrease in overall accident rates. The year 2017 […]
Flying Car Hits Take-Off Speed
The Switchblade flying sports car hit 88 mph in runway test runs recently, which was calculated to be the take-off speed of the vehicle. Coincidentally, that is the same speed the famous DeLorean had to reach before it could travel through time in the epic Robert Zemeckis movie Back to the Future. The Switchblade is […]
Stinson Trophy Nomination Deadline November 30
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is reminding everyone that the nomination period for the Stinson Trophy is open through November 30, 2020. The award recognizes a living person for an outstanding and enduring contribution to the role of women in the field of aviation, aeronautics, space, or related sciences. The Stinson Trophy was created in […]
Actor and Pilot Harrison Ford Becomes Spokesman for COVID-19 Disaster Response Nonprofit Airlink
Hollywood actor Harrison Ford announced he is to become a spokesman for Airlink, a rapid response disaster relief nonprofit. Not widely known outside the aviation industry, since January Airlink has delivered over 7.5 million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), over 300,000 pounds of relief supplies, and medical volunteers to COVID-19 impacted communities across the […]
AMAC/ACC Sign MOU to Collaborate in Advancing Diversity and Business Opportunities in Aviation
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that commits the organizations to formally collaborate in advancing diversity and promoting opportunities for companies within the aviation industry by leveraging their collective membership and training resources. Both organizations seek to promote best practices and […]
NBAA’s Bolen Reappointed to NextGen Advisory Committee
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen was recently reappointed to the NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC), where he will continue to represent business aviation. Established by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the NAC focuses on efforts to modernize the national airspace system (NAS). “Your experience and leadership have added valuable insights and […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements Final Rule (PDF) for commercial space transportation launches and reentries. “This historic, comprehensive update to commercial space launch and reentry licensing requirements facilitates greater growth in this industry and helps America to […]
NASAO Among 130 Organizations Backing NCAA Legislation
Bipartisan legislation backed by a host of aviation organizations including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 6 to address challenges in the aviation and aerospace industries. The National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA) Act of 2020, H.R.8532, would create an independent […]
Astronics Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System Receives Amended STC for Bell Helicopters
Astronics Corporation announced that an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved for the Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System (EVS). Offered by wholly owned subsidiary Astronics PECO and obtained in cooperation with AVIO dg in Calgary Canada, the STC covers multiple Bell helicopter models, including 212, 412 and Bell 412EPI aircraft. With the U.S. […]
