The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 235 airports in 35 states and the District of Columbia. This second round of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants fund a variety of projects such as construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs […]
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The National Aviation Hall of Fame Welcomes Gregory Bowles and Inma Kusnierek to the Board of Trustees
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the appointment of Gregory Bowles and Inmaculada Kusnierek to its Board of Trustees. Gregory Bowles brings a wealth of experience in aerospace engineering and aviation policy work to the NAHF Board of Trustees. Currently serving as the Head of Government Policy at Joby Aviation, Bowles has […]
Bose Donates A30 Aviation Headsets to D-Day Squadron Following Theft
When the crew of a DC-3 from Western Airlines joined the D-Day Squadron’s 2024 Legacy Tour, they knew they had a long, challenging journey ahead. But just as they completed the historic Northern Atlantic crossing, thieves broke into their plane and took five Bose aviation headsets. The fleet, which includes 11 vintage WWII-era DC-3s and […]
Mike Trout Reflects on Career at MDOT Office of Aeronautics
After 13 years of service as the Executive Administrator for the Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics, Mike Trout is retiring effective July 5, 2024. He began his state service in 2011 after serving in various roles in the aviation industry. Mike was initially attracted to aviation, because the industry has always been about innovation and […]
Aviation/Airspace Needs Plenary Session Part of 2024 WRP Principals’ Meeting
Senior leaders from state, federal and Tribal agencies gathered in for the 2024 Western Regional Partnership’s (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This was the first WRP Principals’ Meeting in Colorado and was considered a great success. WRP Co-Chairs Dr. Annalise Blum, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, DOI; Mr. Ron Tickle, Deputy Assistant […]
NBAA Questions FAA’s Plan for New Rules on Flights Critical to Communities
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is questioning the rationale for a government plan to develop far-reaching new regulations, on alleged safety grounds, for certain on-demand public charter carriers that are often key to aviation service in small communities. The plan, announced yesterday by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, applies to public charter operators regulated […]
GAMA Announces 2024 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Washington, is the winner of the 2024 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Porter High School in Porter, Texas, was awarded second place and the team from Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. was awarded third […]
CLIMBING. FAST. Sustainability Campaign Stakeholders Welcome Formation of House Sustainable Aviation Caucus
CLIMBING. FAST., which represents a dozen international stakeholders across the full value chain of business aviation, issued the following consensus statement in response to the establishment of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus: “The organizations supporting the CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy initiative applaud Reps. Sharice Davids (D-03-Kan.) and Dusty Johnson (R-At-Large-SD) for their leadership in taking the […]
FAA to Receive Launch and Reentry Flight Data from Two More Companies
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) added two new companies to its Space Data Integrator (SDI) tool, which provides improved situational awareness and helps the FAA safely and efficiently manage air traffic during space operations. The agency can now track Virgin Galactic and Sierra Space vehicles in near-real time during their launch and reentry operations. The […]
Nearly $187 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure grants across 34 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions […]
