On Aug. 18, the eve of National Aviation Day, American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) opened its doors to self-described “airline geeks,” enthusiasts who prefer morning jet fuel in lieu of coffee to get their blood moving. Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American Airlines said American was delighted to host more than 170 AirlineGeeks.com winners around the […]
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GAMA Publishes Second Quarter Rotorcraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published the second quarter rotorcraft shipment report. The rotorcraft industry delivered 465Â aircraft in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to the same period of last year. The value of the deliveries was $1.9 billion compared to $1.5 billion in 2016. “The second […]
Richard Anderson Named Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner
The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is pleased to announce that Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award, one of the most prominent awards in aviation and ATCA’s highest honor. Prior to becoming Amtrak’s 11th leader in July 2017, Mr. Anderson […]
NBAA Welcomes Favorable Resolution of East Hampton Airport Litigation
At the conclusion of the precedent-setting case for public-use airports nationwide, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York on Aug. 7 issued a permanent injunction that strikes down access restrictions for New York’s East Hampton Airport (HTO) and resolves multiple years of litigation by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) […]
GAMA Publishes Second Quarter Airplane Shipment Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published second quarter general aviation airplane shipment and billings data. The general aviation industry delivered 995 airplanes at a value of $9 billion during the first half of 2017. “Results for the second quarter of this year are very much like the first – mixed, with some bright […]
U.S. DOT Announces Additional $162.4 Million in Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants to 72 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, […]
AirMap and Kansas Department of Transportation Partner to Deploy Unmanned Traffic Management Technology Statewide
AirMap and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) today announced that they will deploy Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) technology across the state of Kansas. The initiative, which is the first of its kind in the United States, will support the growth of the state’s drone economy and ensure safer skies for all who live, work, […]
RVSM Authorizations Would Allow FAA to Leverage ADS-B Out Systems Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to change the Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) authorization process by eliminating the need for U.S.-registered operators to apply for RVSM authorization when their aircraft meet altitude-keeping requirements and are equipped with qualified Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out systems. The FAA has been a major force in the […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $167.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 64 Airports in 30 States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the FAA will award $167.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 64 airports in 30 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental […]
Daher Makes Strong Showing at AirVenture 2017
Daher recognized the TBM community’s strong presence at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with the participation of 60 TBM very fast turboprop airplanes – once again representing the largest number of turbine-powered aircraft at the annual fly-in. Several TBMs made long flights to join the world-leading aviation gathering at Wittman Regional Airport, with eight coming […]
