Woolpert has announced that Chris Snyder has been promoted to lead its Aviation market and guide the logistical and innovative expansion of its geospatial and design practices. Snyder said the firm plans to strengthen its presence in targeted new geographies that include Texas and Florida, to augment key niche service offerings that include unmanned aircraft […]
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A4A Urges Congress to Reject Tax Hikes on Passengers
Airlines for America (A4A) today urged Congress to reject the proposed tax hikes on air travel that are included in the President’s FY2021 budget request. The suggested tax hikes would cost passengers an additional $2.7 billion per year on top of the $26 billion they paid in 2019. These are unnecessary tax increases that would […]
NATA Announces Leadership Changes
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Timothy R. Obitts as its President and CEO. He succeeds Gary Dempsey, who assumed the role of NATA’s President after six years of service on the Association’s Board of Directors, including a term as Chairman of the Board. “It is a […]
EAA’s ‘Spirit of Aviation’ Mobile Experience Brings Flight to Events Throughout the U.S. in 2020
The Experimental Aircraft Association will deliver the excitement of flight throughout the United States in 2020 as EAA’s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit, sponsored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), visits numerous events in 2020. The traveling experiential exhibit introduces EAA to enthusiasts through aviation activities for people of all ages. “Over its […]
Piper Launches “HALO Over America” M600 SLS Demo Tour
Piper Aircraft has announced that it is launching an extensive product demo tour throughout the United States beginning in February 2020. The demo tour will showcase the newest addition to the M-Class line up – the M600 SLS with HALO Safety System including Garmin Autoland. The M600 SLS product demo team will depart from the […]
WAI Founder Dr. Peggy Chabrian Is 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy Recipient
Women in Aviation International has announced that the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has selected Dr. Peggy Chabrian, founder of Women in Aviation International, as the recipient of the 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy. The Henderson Trophy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was established in 1960 to honor the […]
A4A Urges Congress to Reject Increasing Airport Taxes
Airlines for America (A4A) has urged Congress to focus on our nation’s real infrastructure needs – like crumbling roads and deteriorating bridges – rather than digging deeper into the pockets of American travelers to pad the coffers of well-funded airports. “We support smart investment in infrastructure to addresses our nation’s real needs,” said A4A President […]
RTCA Welcomes New Members
RTCA is pleased to announce the addition of nine organizations to its membership: Adsys Controls, Archer Aviation, Cota Aviation Ltd., De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., EXB Solutions, HAPS Mobile, Inc., Neuralvol Inc., PAL Aerospace and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. RTCA and the aviation community owe a debt of gratitude to the dozens of committee […]
EAA Young Eagles Program Reaches Milestone of 2.2 Million Kids Flown
The biggest youth aviation education program ever created reached another milestone this week, as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program surpassed 2.2 million kids flown since the first program’s flights took place at the 1992 EAA Fly-In Convention at Oshkosh. “As we reach each of these milestones, it’s a further credit to the dedication […]
Land-O-Matic Makes “Flying Like Driving”
By Kim Stevens In the late 50’s Cessna and their nationwide network of dealers did a great job marketing the company’s new C-172 by mailing out postcards to prospective students and owners. My mom, a number of years back, presented me with a stack of old post cards she had been saving, including the one […]
