Trimec Aviation, a Certified Part 145 Repair Station (#18TR248C), announced it has added a Capital Avionics CA-420 digital compass rose system to support its growing client base with this state-of-the-art aircraft compass alignment tool. John Holland, Trimec Aviation, General Manager, commented, “It has become increasingly difficult and problematic to locate traditional compass roses at local […]
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KinectAir Introduces the Future of Flying with Flexible On-Demand Flight Network
KinectAir is today launching a brand-new model for regional air mobility that will allow people to use a smartphone app to order a flight directly from the nearest airfield to anywhere within a 1,000-mile radius. A flexible on-demand flight network. KinectAir is bringing the on-demand experience to aviation by using the combination of an AI […]
American Airlines Donates 10 Million AAdvantage Miles to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Thanks to generous AAdvantage® program members, American Airlines is donating 10 million loyalty miles to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to support its mission to help patient families as it leads the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The gift was made possible by AAdvantage members who purchased […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2020 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report
Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings for the first quarter of 2020. Piston, turboprop, business jet and rotorcraft deliveries declined across all segments during the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the first quarter of 2019. “While the year started off strong, the health […]
CBP Extends Temporary Closure of Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers Until July 6
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended the temporary closure of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers until at least July 6, 2020. CBP is taking this precautionary measure to minimize the exposure of the public and CBP personnel to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The temporary closure applies to all public access Global Entry enrollment centers, […]
NBAA, Coalition Petition FCC to Reconsider Approval of Ligado 5G Network
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with industry stakeholders in a petition filed May 22 requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reconsider its approval of Ligado Networks’ proposed high-speed broadband cellular network operating near frequency bands currently used by GPS and satellite communications (satcom) networks. The petition identifies several concerns with the FCC’s April […]
GPI Geospatial helps Aviation Stakeholders Leverage Geospatial Technology
Safe distancing is rapidly becoming the new normal for people, which not only affects their personal lives, but also their daily professional routines. Working in a hands-on or close-quarters environment presents many challenges that increases risk for potentially spreading a deadly virus, such as COVID-19. Companies are scrambling to search for innovative ways to help […]
AOPA Releases Return to Flight Guides for Aviation Operators and Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the AOPA Air Safety Institute have created two guides to help operators and pilots safely return to flight and facilitate a strategic return to normal operations, as states modify social distancing restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Flight Operations Guide is designed to help flight schools, flying […]
NBAA, Aviation Groups Balk at Increased Fees for CBP’s User Fee Airports
Responding to notification of significant fee increases for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services at several U.S. airports, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and other aviation associations are urging the acting CBP commissioner to consider alternatives in addressing possible budget shortfalls. Last week, many airports that support international operations with CBP inspection facilities funded […]
A Message From the FAA Office of Airport Safety and Standards
The FAA’s Office of Airports (ARP) has surveyed private-use facilities every year to assist in the collection, verification and validation of a site’s published Airport Master Record (5010) data and Operational Status. Stemming from an FAA internal audit and policy published within the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for handling Operational Status reviews, an initiative […]
