The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced its 2019 Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2018. These awards serve as a demonstration of the high degree of professionalism and outstanding safety culture within participating companies. In total, more than 1,000 companies and individuals were recognized for accident/incident-free operations in 2018. […]
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AAAE Urges Congress to Update PFC Program to Unlock Airport Infrastructure Investment
With airlines collecting more than $1.5 billion in baggage fees in the second quarter of 2019 – yet another record high – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the arbitrary federal cap on local Passenger Facility Charges to spur investment in new terminals, gates, runways and other airport improvements […]
FAA Veteran Follows Dream, Forms Solco Group
By Kim J Stevens For Kelvin Solco it was a close encounter with an L-1011 on a New Orleans runway that ultimately sealed the deal for a career in aviation. He initially became interested in aviation after being hired as a college intern. “The FAA hired me as a College Co-op Engineer during my sophomore […]
NBAA to Honor Industry Veteran Robert A. Wilson with Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Wilson Air Center founder and longtime business aviation advocate Robert A. Wilson will receive the 2019 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award during NBAA’s 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV. Wilson is a member of the NBAA Security […]
NBAA to Bestow Highest Honor on Aviator, Businessman, Philanthropist Ross Perot, Jr.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will bestow its 2019 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, the association’s highest honor, to pilot, businessman and aviation champion Ross Perot, Jr. at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV. Perot is a longtime pilot and aviation advocate, who […]
EAA Flight Training Scholarships, Now Accepting Applications
Flight training scholarships from the EAA Aviation Foundation are now accepting applications through November 1, 2019. Applications are open to all ages, for any flight school in the U.S., and any rating or pilot certificate. Applicants need not be an EAA member. More information on the scholarship opportunities and application guidelines are available at EAA.org/scholarships. […]
The End of an Era: American Says Farewell to the Super 80
Photo above by Thomas Beam – American Airlines is retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet today as most of the remaining 26 aircraft take their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico (ROW). The MD-80, also known as the Super 80, was the workhorse of the airline’s fleet throughout the 1980s and beyond. The […]
FAA Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format
The FAA has transitioned to mandatory use of the international flight plan format for all IFR and VFR domestic and international civil flights, effective August 27 at 0500 EST. The change is part of an effort to modernize and streamline flight planning and supports the FAA’s NextGen initiatives. Benefits of the international form make it […]
NATCA Remembers Captain Al Haynes for a Career of Professionalism, Training, and Superior Airmanship
Members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) join with the aviation community in mourning the passing of Captain Al Haynes, who will forever fondly be remembered for a career of professionalism, training, and superior airmanship. Thirty years ago last month – July 19, 1989, United Flight 232 piloted by Haynes departed Denver en […]
Testing Testing 1..2..3.. Recreational Drone Flyer Test Coming Soon from FAA – Can Your Business Help?
Are you part of the drone or tech industry? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants your help to administer a recreational flyer knowledge and safety test to the widest audience possible! They have posted a request for information (RFI) where you can submit your suggestions. While the FAA develops the training and test content, they’re […]
