AirMed International has joined the International Assistance Group (IAG) as an Accredited Service Provider. Paris-based IAG is the world’s largest alliance of independent assistance companies and accredited providers covering a wide range of travel services to include roadside, medical, travel assistance, and security services. “Nobody plans on having problems abroad. But it is best to […]
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AAAE Calls Government Framework to Mitigate Coronavirus Risks a Positive Step Forward
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) commended U.S. government officials for the release last week of “Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus.” The document, which was developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, […]
NATA Releases Fire Marshal Toolkit & Accidental Foam Discharge Checklist
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the Fire Marshal Toolkit and Accidental Foam Discharge Checklist as part of its Hangar Foam Fire Suppression System Initiative. An educational resource for Fire Marshals, FBO owners, and operators, the Toolkit provides vital information facilitating hangar design and construction conversations and highlighting research and frequency data on inadvertent […]
NATA and NATA Compliance Services Sign MOU to End Human Trafficking
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and NATA Compliance Services (NATACS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). Through this partnership, NATA and NATACS agree to educate the general aviation community about the pervasiveness of […]
In Comments to FAA, NBAA Strongly Opposes Needlessly Burdensome Pilot Records Proposal
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today voiced significant concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) recent Pilot Records Database (PRD) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), outlining numerous specific challenges with the proposal, and offering recommendations for more appropriately implementing the PRD. NBAA’s comments, submitted to the public docket, join submissions by hundreds of individuals […]
AOPA Works With FAA on SFAR Updates
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association worked with the FAA on issuing a three-month extension on pilot medical certificates that expire between April 30 and September 30, 2020, under an updated coronavirus-pandemic special federal aviation regulation that went into effect on June 25. “During this complicated time, it comes as a relief for many general […]
NATA Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
On June 23rd during its first-ever virtual Annual Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced changes to its Board of Directors. Curt Castagna, President and CEO of Aeroplex/Aerolease Group (Long Beach, CA), was reelected to serve an additional term, as well as extending his service as Chairman by one year. Larry Wade, President of […]
State Aviation Officials Among AAAE Leaders Tapped for 2020-2021
Kelly Campbell, A.A.E., Executive Director of Aviation at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport took office today as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2020-2021. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the […]
Flying Musicians Announce 2020 Solo Scholarship Recipients
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is proud to announce, even during these uncertain times, that they have awarded two FMA Solo scholarship recipients: Jacob Burdette from Ohio and Jake Myers from Pennsylvania. In awarding two scholarships this year, FMA now boasts a total of 13. There were 39 outstanding nominees from across the United States […]
NBAA Challenges FAA’s Dismissal of Additional Comment Time for New Pilot-Reporting Proposal, Sounds Call to Action
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called upon the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rethink its questionable decision to deny requests from NBAA and others in the industry for additional time to comment on new, onerous pilot-reporting requirements. The FAA’s new data-gathering criteria, outlined in a 200-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), introduce sweeping new […]
