The pace of used aircraft sales picked up sharply in June and July after April/May doldrums brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact. Dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported 103 closed sales transactions in July, more than three per day for every day of the month. In June […]
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NATA Establishes General Aviation Airports Committee
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced the establishment of a General Aviation Airports Committee to assist the Association’s policy priorities and advocacy efforts impacting general aviation airport stakeholders. Lara Kaufmann, Associate Director at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU), has been named Co-Chair along with Ben Harrison, General Manager at the Cullman Regional Airport […]
Aviation Manufacturing Industry Coalition Calls for Targeted and Temporary Support to Help Protect American Jobs
Today, a coalition representing the aviation manufacturing industry comprised of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced their collective support for the bipartisan Preserve Jobs in the Aviation […]
NBAA, AOPA Express Concerns Over FAA’s Pilot Records Database NPRM
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson expressing their “serious concerns” with the agency’s proposed rulemaking regarding the Pilots Records Database (PRD). NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and AOPA President Mark Baker emphasized their support […]
USAIG and Airbus Helicopters Training Center Expand Safety Collaboration, Offer Free IIMC Pilot Course Incentive
USAIG and Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA) have a robust tradition of teaming to encourage helicopter operators to consistently participate in high-quality recurrent training endorsed by the manufacturers of their aircraft. The AHNA Training Center in Grand Prairie, TX, has long been a USAIG Safety Bucks program participant. That program enables policyholders that operate turbine-powered […]
NATA’s Essential Stakeholder Gatherings Highlight How General Aviation Advances Communities Across America
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the launch of a new initiative called “General Aviation Advancing America.” At cities throughout the U.S., NATA leadership will join in focus groups consisting of 10 or fewer essential community and aviation stakeholders to discuss how rural airports serve as a runway for economic development, job recovery, and […]
Cirrus Aircraft Launches VisionAir Ownership Program
Cirrus Aircraft announced today VisionAir™, a revolutionary ownership program for the Vision Jet™. Designed as a completely turnkey program, VisionAir includes everything needed to own, operate and manage a Vision Jet, making the reality of owning the world’s first Personal Jet™ more accessible than ever. The new program is a bold new step following tremendous […]
Aviation Associations Applaud $10 Billion for Airports in Senate GOP COVID-19 Package
Senate Republican leaders yesterday released the details of their next COVID-19 relief package, collectively called the HEALS Act, which calls for additional $10 billion in emergency funding for airports, as well as nearly $2 billion in additional resources for TSA and CBP. Aviation Associations, including ACI-NA, AAAE and NASAO, were quick to recognize the steps […]
FAA Administrator Dickson to Address NBAA Virtual Business Aviation Town Hall
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson will participate in a Virtual Business Aviation Town Hall, to be held next week, at 1 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, Aug. 4. Dickson will join NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen in discussing operational and safety issues important to the business […]
NATA’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) to Take Place in a New Digital Format
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA)’s Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) is back in a new digital format for 2020. The 4th installment of the GHSS will be held from September 22-24, 2020, featuring keynote speaker, Neil Smith, Secretary General, International Union of Aerospace Insurers. The new format will feature 2-3 one hour sessions per […]
