As changing federal regulations and technology advancements continue to drive the unmanned systems and robotics industry, including drones, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that eight U.S. states will exhibit at XPONENTIAL 2017, with pavilions that highlight the business innovators and opportunities in their communities. The states that will be represented […]
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Gogo Business Aviation Receives STC Approval For Gogo Biz 4G Connectivity Technology
Gogo Business Aviation recently achieved a critical milestone as it received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from the FAA for its Gogo Biz 4G system. Gogo’s Bombardier Challenger aircraft was utilized for certification testing. “We continue to cross important thresholds on our path to launching our Gogo 4G Biz service,” said Mike Syverson, senior vice […]
American Airlines Celebrity Ski Raises $1 million for Cystic Fibrosis
The 32nd annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski in Beaver Creek, Colorado concluded on March 6 and raised more than $1 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation . Funds will go directly to support the CF Foundation’s mission to find a cure for all people with cystic fibrosis (CF). “At American Airlines , bringing people together […]
AAAE/USCTA Lead Coalition Asking Congress to Fully Fund Contract Towers
A coalition of aviation groups, including the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) and NASAO, have written leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and savings taxpayer dollars. In the letter, the aviation groups made […]
STAT MedEvac to be first U.S. air medical transport service provider to operate Helionix-equipped H135s
STAT MedEvac will soon be the first air medical transport service in North America to operate Airbus H135 helicopters equipped with Helionix, an innovative and powerful avionics system. The Pennsylvania-based critical care transport team has placed orders with Airbus Helicopters Inc. for three new H135s to replace older aircraft in its fleet, with delivery scheduled […]
NBAA Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Committee Letter Opposing Privatized ATC
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen recently welcomed a bipartisan letter from Senate Appropriations Committee leaders opposing plans for creating a privatized air traffic control (ATC) system. The letter was sent Feb. 28 to Sen. Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-SD) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL), and signed by Appropriations […]
NBAA Welcomes Senators’ Call for ‘National Discussion’ On ATC Modernization
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a letter sent this week by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, in support of her call, issued during her recent confirmation hearings, for a “national discussion” regarding modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. In their […]
NBAA-Led Motion Counters FAA Challenge to SMO Settlement Review
On March 6th, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with five other aviation stakeholders to file a motion before the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, requesting a stay against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and an injunction against the city of Santa Monica, CA preventing any further actions to reduce the […]
U.S. Airport Infrastructure Needs Near $100 Billion
U.S. airports have nearly $100 billion in infrastructure needs during 2017 – 2021 to accommodate growth in passenger and cargo activity, rehabilitate existing facilities, and support aircraft innovation, according to a new report released today by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada. “America’s […]
AOPA to Recognize Sean D. Tucker with Hoover Trophy and Rep. Rokita with Hartranft Award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) will be honored for their contributions to general aviation at the second annual Bob Hoover Trophy Reception. The event will be held on the evening of March 8 at Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Historic Terminal A Lobby […]
