The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to work in partnership to enhance the administration of the state block grants under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The MOU signed by FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker, and NASAO Board Chair, Kyle Wanner, […]
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Top 10 Considerations When Buying a Fractional Aircraft
As the demand for business aviation remains strong, fractional aircraft ownership has emerged as a compelling option for individuals and businesses seeking the benefits of private aviation without the full cost and responsibility of owning an entire aircraft. However, making informed decisions about fractional ownership are important as potentially millions of dollars are on the […]
WAI Invites Members To #HonorTheWASP for Memorial Day 2024
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its seventh year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day […]
Irene Trowell-Harris to Receive Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Major General Irene Trowell-Harris, USAF (Ret), is the 2023 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy recipient. Trowell-Harris was selected for a career distinguished by groundbreaking achievements and lasting impact on aviation. Established in 1997, the Stinson Trophy stands as a beacon of honor, celebrating the achievements of legendary […]
National Celebration of GA Flyover Thrills Those in the Air, On the Ground and Viewing Livestream
AOPA photo above – David Tullis in a Piper Tri-Pacer. When the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing took off from Frederick Municipal Airport on Saturday—after 16 months of planning, intense coordination with 11 government agencies, focused pilot preparation, and closely watching the weather radar—a wave of excitement, pride, and relief washed over the general aviation community. […]
InfraSolutions Launches AVIAS Technology Platform, Adds One-Stop Solution for Aviation Industry
InfraSolutions, a division of McFarland Johnson, announced the launch of AVIAS™, a new comprehensive airport management platform. AVIAS is an innovative technology platform that revolutionizes airport infrastructure management and planning with a suite of six specialized applications, each designed to streamline operations, enhance strategic planning, and help to ensure regulatory compliance. From dynamic analysis and […]
State Aviation Officials Applaud Senate Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
Last week, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) President and CEO, Greg Pecoraro, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senate passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill: “NASAO applauds the U.S. Senate for passing this bipartisan, bicameral FAA Reauthorization bill. This comprehensive bill ensures that we continue to make […]
NBAA Applauds Senate Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the U.S. Senate for the passage of a bipartisan, bicameral long- term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA,) by a margin of 88-4. Committee leaders in the House and Senate negotiated the compromise package passed by the Senate, which included Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ted Cruz […]
Governors, Mayors, Legislators Across U.S. Declare May 2024 a Month for General Aviation
Dozens of elected officials across the U.S. have issued formal declarations celebrating general aviation in honor of the National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover—which coincides with AOPA’s eighty-fifth anniversary. AOPA was founded in 1939 with the mission of protecting the freedom to fly. That same year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed National Aviation Day […]
NBAA Honors the Legacy of Legendary Round-the-World Aviator Dick Rutan
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of acclaimed pilot and aviation pioneer Dick Rutan. “We join with our global aviation community in mourning the loss of a true aviation trailblazer,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Dick Rutan was a legend who will be profoundly missed.” In December 1986, Rutan and […]
