The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) along with five additional major aviation associations jointly released the “Know Before You Go” best business practices recently. The agreement lays out a series of communications best practices, including publishing an online list of potential prices, fees, and charges that pilots may face when landing at an airport. The […]
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EAA Flight Test Manual Brings Professional Pilot Resources to Amateur-Build Aircraft Community
Orders are now being accepted for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s new Flight Test Manual, which brings the processes and procedures of professional flight testing to the amateur-built aircraft community. The 47-page manual is a comprehensive program for amateur-built aircraft flight testing. It includes outlines for each essential test point, as well as a booklet of […]
The All-New Conklin & de Decker Delivers Aircraft Data Anytime, Anywhere
Conklin & de Decker, a JSSI company, unveiled a complete relaunch of their platform. Following JSSI’s acquisition of Conklin & de Decker, announced at EBACE 2018, it marks the first of many product enhancements designed to disrupt the aircraft acquisition and management process by streamlining access to the most trusted aircraft comparison data available. The […]
Latest Harris Poll Survey Reaffirms Importance of Business Aviation to Companies, Communities
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) joined with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to release the findings of the latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll demonstrating the value of business aviation in providing safe, efficient transportation to companies of all sizes, particularly those located in smaller communities with little to no commercial airline […]
Mente Group Names Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast
Mente Group has appointed business aircraft sales expert Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast. Kunycky brings more than 30 years of experience selling aircraft, and national aviation services sales experience, to his new role with the leading business aviation and flight department advisory company. “During his career, Neil Kunycky has earned the respect […]
A4A Names Andy Cebula Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants
Airlines for America (A4A), has announced that Andy Cebula has been named Vice President, NextGen and New Entrants. Cebula brings to the association more than three decades of transportation policy experience in safety, security and air traffic control. Through this new position, Cebula will manage A4A’s efforts to further NextGen results by working with other […]
American Airlines Awards $337,000 to Aviation Organizations Dedicated to Training Tomorrow’s Aviators
American Airlines announced that it is awarding $337,000 to 17 aviation-focused schools and organizations around the country that are dedicated to training the next generation of aviators. The grants are an example of American’s continued efforts to help grow and diversify the nation’s pool of pilots. “We believe we’re making the pilot profession more visible, […]
FAA Relaunches ADS-B Out Rebate
The FAA announced the relaunching of its $500 ADS-B rebate program effective immediately and running through Oct. 11, 2019. The Agency is making $4,900,000.00 available under the rebate program, which will fund 9,792 ADS-B Out installations. As of Jan. 1, 2020, aircraft flying in airspace where a transponder is necessary today will be required to […]
AEA Names Mike Adamson President and CEO Adamson to succeed Paula Derks effective March 25, 2019
Following an extensive search process, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s board of directors announced its selection of Mike Adamson as its president and chief executive officer to become effective March 25, 2019, during the 62nd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Palm Springs, California. Adamson will succeed Paula Derks, who is retiring next spring […]
Bell Delivers Three Bell 429s to Mercy Flight Inc.
Bell Helicopter announced recently the delivery of three Bell 429s to Mercy Flight Inc. “The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed and aircraft readiness when minutes matter,” said Jay Ortiz, vice president, Commercial Business, Americas. “Bell is incredibly proud to provide aircraft to support the men and women of Mercy Flight who dedicate their lives to […]
