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 […]
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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 […]
NBAA-Supported Workforce Legislation Included in Major Infrastructure Bill
NBAA welcomed action last week by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to advance the Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, and applauded the inclusion of an amendment promoting diversity and workforce development in business aviation, and all transportation sectors vital to the nation’s economy. Transportation has […]
AAAE Applauds Inclusion of Airport Investment in House Infrastructure Proposal
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli issued the following statement regarding the release of comprehensive infrastructure investment legislation – The Moving Forward Act – by leaders of the House of Representatives: “Further investments in America’s airports will pay dividends now and for generations to come through job creation and the […]
FAA Administrator Dickson Testifies Before Senate on Boeing 737 MAX
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Stephen M. Dickson, today affirmed that the Boeing 737 MAX will only return to service following the completion of a comprehensive and rigorous review process. Before the aircraft returns to the skies, the FAA must sign off on all technical reviews of Boeing’s proposed safety enhancements, Administrator […]
GAMA Announces Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship Recipient
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced they are awarding the 2020 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship to Alexis Spinetta, of Austin, Texas. “GAMA is proud to support Alexis as she begins her next educational journey. We were inspired by her passion for general aviation and commitment to her studies and community,” said […]
AOPA Encouraging Private Airport Owners to Update Data
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is encouraging nearly 3,000 private airport owners to respond to a data verification request they may have received in the mail from the FAA, asking owners to verify airport records by June 30 or risk being listed as “closed” in the FAA’s online database and be removed from aeronautical […]
NATA Announces Free Safety 1st Clean Standard for FBOs
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is offering Safety 1st Clean – an infectious disease response cleaning standard for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs). The Safety 1st Clean standard is free to the public and produced by the NATA Safety Committee and COVID Task Force to provide general guidance on facility cleaning, disinfecting, and facility operations […]
Aviation Stakeholders Oppose Ligado’s Latest Claims on Safety Grounds
Citing multiple ongoing and unresolved concerns about potential harm to the GPS-based National Airspace System (NAS), a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders including NBAA forcefully responded to Ligado Networks’ dispute of a petition from NBAA and others asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to pause its approval of Ligado’s latest proposed broadband cellular communications network. […]
