Alfonso Denson, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Al is an invaluable colleague who has tirelessly served the nation’s aviation community in a […]
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NASAO Looks Ahead on EAS Funding in Next Spending Bill
Today Congress passed a one-week stopgap-spending bill that funds the government at current levels. Next week Congress is widely expected to pass an omnibus-spending bill that would fund the government through Sept. 30. In conjunction with the Trump Administration’s recently released “Budget Blueprint” for FY 2018, it was also recommended that Congress enact non-defense discretionary […]
GAMA Hosts Final Day of Uber Elevate Summit
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) yesterday hosted the final day of the Uber Elevate Summit in Dallas, Texas, along with the second training session about the U.S. government’s Part 23 rule rewrite for the design of small airplanes. “The attendance at this event indicates the high-level of interest in this fast growing sector of […]
Yuma and Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation Honor 12 Local Veterans
The Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation along with members from the Yuma, Arizona community came together on April 11th for a beautiful ceremony as a show of appreciation of 12 local Veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our Country and the Yuma community. “Yuma is honored to have been selected by the Ageless Aviation Dreams […]
BasicMed to Begin May 1st
General aviation pilots can now prepare to fly under BasicMed without holding a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. They can fly under BasicMed beginning on May 1, the effective date of the January 10 final rule. It offers pilots an alternative to the FAA’s medical qualification process […]
Rep. Graves Announces Annual WingNuts Flying Circus Air Show and Fly In
Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) recently announced the 14th Annual WingNuts Flying Circus Air Show and Fly In to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57) in Tarkio, Missouri. The event brings together general aviation pilots, aviation industry leaders, government officials and Members of Congress to share their mutual […]
New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez Named Chair of ASA
New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez has been appointed Chairman of the Aerospace States Association (ASA) by outgoing Chair, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to complete her term. The ASA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of lieutenant governors and governor-appointed delegates, and was formed to support educational outreach, foster economic development, and promote state-based […]
Unforgettable Commemoration of Doolittle Raid 75TH Anniversary Set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
The lone remaining veteran of the famed Doolittle Raiders mission of April 1942 and at least 16 B-25 bombers will be part of the raid’s 75th anniversary commemoration and air show activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, the “World’s Greatest […]
Air Medical Group Holdings Agrees to Acquire Air Medical Resource Group
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. (AMGH) has agreed to acquire Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG) of South Jordan, Utah. AMRG has operations in 15 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Lewisville-based AMGH already has hundreds of critical care aircraft in operation. With the acquisition of AMRG it will add 62 bases and new geographies to its […]
MAG Aerospace Acquires Discovery Air Fire Services
MAG Aerospace (MAG) has acquired Discovery Air Fire Services Inc. (DAFS), formerly a subsidiary of Canada-based specialty aviation provider, Discovery Air Inc. This acquisition adds aerial forest fire management, specialized charter aviation, and environmental monitoring services to MAG’s already robust ISR service offerings. DAFS is a Northern Ontario based Aerial Operations Company which has been […]
