The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a proposed rule that would streamline federal commercial space transportation requirements for future launch, reentry, and launch-site providers, and maintain safety during launches and reentries. The proposed rule follows the National Space Council’s 2018 ‘Space Policy Directive 2’, which called on the Secretary of Transportation to review and […]
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FAA, NBAA Issue Joint Reminder on ADS-B Equipage Mandate
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen joined with Dan Elwell, acting administrator of the FAA, to issue a reminder to the business aviation community to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B) equipment on their aircraft before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline. “Without ADS-B, your operation will not be able to […]
EAA Accepting Applications for Flight Training Scholarships
Online applications are now being accepted through June 1, 2019, for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s flight training scholarships, opening opportunities for those interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation. The online portal for scholarship applications is available year-round, but with specific dates for various types of aviation-related scholarships. Those include: · March 1-June […]
BRS Aerospace Whole Aircraft Parachute Rescue System Records 400 Saved Lives
BRS Aerospace has documented the 400th and 401st life saved as a result of deploying the company’s whole aircraft parachute rescue system, a notable milestone in aviation safety. The whole aircraft parachute rescue system provides peace of mind to thousands of pilots, passengers and their families. “This milestone and all of the lives saved is […]
MDOT Recognizes South Haven Area Regional Airport with Award
Pictured above are, from left, Jon Woodhams, South Haven Airport Authority, David Johnson, Airport Manager, Ron Wright, South Haven Airport Authority and Ross Woodhams, South Haven Airport Authority. Photo by Kenn Potts. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has recognized the South Haven Area Regional Airport as the recipient of the Airport of […]
Community Involvement Important for Passero Associates Staff
The professionals at Passero Associates have had a long-standing passion for getting involved in and supporting the communities where they live and work. Staff members are involved in numerous community organizations and are currently serving on several Boards of Directors for professional organizations, local institutions and non-profit agencies. Vice President and Civil Engineering Department Manager […]
Astro Aerospace Accepted Into NASA Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge
Astro Aerospace has been accepted to participate in NASA’s UAM Grand Challenge beginning in 2020 https://www.nasa.gov/uamgc. The vision to revolutionize mobility within metropolitan areas is one of the most exciting frontiers in modern aviation. Astro’s engineers and team are proud to be selected to participate in the UAM Grand Challenge alongside “the best of the […]
Celebrating Eisenhower Our First Pilot President
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. As we approach March 28th, the 50th anniversary of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Flight West,” it is good to reflect on his unique place in our nation’s aviation history. Some may not know that Dwight Eisenhower was a pilot. According to his Presidential Museum, he learned to fly while stationed […]
EAA’s ‘Spirit of Aviation’ Coming to Locations Throughout the U.S. in 2019
The Experimental Aircraft Association will again deliver the excitement of flight throughout the United States in 2019 as EAA’s “Spirit of Aviation” mobile unit, sponsored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), visits numerous events this year. The traveling experiential exhibit introduces EAA to enthusiasts through hands-on, member-tested activities engaging people of all ages […]
Airports are Terminally Challenged with $128 Billion in Infrastructure Needs
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) released a new report detailing the significant infrastructure needs of America’s airports. With America’s airports facing more than $128 billion in new infrastructure needs across the system and a debt burden of $91.6 billion from past projects, it is time to find the means to rebuild our nation’s […]
