In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic state aviation offices continue to offer services throughout the country, having taken necessary safety precautions to help protect customers and staff and comply with all state/federal directives during this crisis. Aviation officials are teleworking or transitioning to telework mode with the primary goal of maintaining and fulfilling essential […]
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NAA Selects Shelly Simi as Recipient of 2019 Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Shelly Simi has been named the recipient of the 2019 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy. The Stinson Trophy was created in 1997 by NAA to honor the accomplishments of two sisters – Katherine and Marjorie Stinson. These sisters were among the first 11 American women to be […]
NAAA Establishes New Aerial Imaging Membership Category with Focus on Precision Agriculture
Voting members of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) overwhelmingly approved a new aerial imaging membership category for those collecting aerial images for crop-sensing, precision agriculture or other related purposes. Additionally, a Precision Agriculture Committee has been established as a new advisory committee to NAAA’s board of directors. This new category and committee were created […]
NBAA’s SDC2020 Featured Positive Energy, Timely Content, Milestone Moments
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 31st Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2020) concluded March 12 with positive marks among exhibitors and attendees for the show’s timely content, new products and features and quality attendees. The event – ranked among the top 10 editions of SDC, as measured by participation from exhibitors and the 2,500 registered […]
ACC Holds Successful Airfield Pavement Design, Evaluation & Analysis Workshop in Raleigh, NC
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) held their Airfield Pavement Design, Evaluation & Analysis Workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina this week, attracting participants from across the country. Expert presenters for the three-day workshop included Monty Wade, P.E., President, and David Peshkin, P.E., Vice President, for Applied Pavement Technology (APTech), and Doug Johnson, P.E., Civil Engineer with […]
Swift Fuels Announces Sale of Avgas STC’s for only $100 — Includes the new “FOREVER” Avgas STC
Swift Fuels, LLC has announced that the company has slashed the price of its UL94 Avgas Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by more than 75% – to $100 for each piston aircraft. Swift Fuels is also rolling-out its new “FOREVER” Avgas STC certificate to all Avgas STC purchasers which entitles the holder to receive all future […]
New Aerobatics Course from Airshow Legend Patty Wagstaff and Sporty’s Pilot Shop
Sporty’s has partnered with airshow legend Patty Wagstaff to introduce an all-new course that focuses on the art and sport of high-performance flying. Perfect for any pilot who has ever wondered what it’s like to fly a loop or considered taking an upset recovery course, Intro to Aerobatics with Patty Wagstaff puts viewers in the […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $12.2 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $12.2 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 18 communities in 18 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. The Department received 57 applications from 30 states. This follows last week’s announcement […]
ACC Study Estimates $138 Billion in Capital Investment Required for U.S. Airports Through 2024
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has released Capital Development at U.S. Airports, a study providing a near term outlook of trends, projects, and funding. This study is intended to provide insight into the magnitude of capital development planned to occur at airports throughout the United States through 2024. The top 130 airports, ranked by passenger […]
General Aviation Contribution to U.S. Economy Remains Strong
A group of seven general aviation associations has welcomed an updated study detailing the contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, determined that general aviation supports a total 1,179,200 jobs and a total of $246.8 billion in total economic output in the U.S. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association […]
