CubCrafters, a leading designer and manufacturer of Light-Sport and Part 23 Certified aircraft, is testing a new backcountry landing gear configuration that the company conceived to dramatically reduce the potential for ground loops in backcountry flying. Recognizing recent industrywide calls from regulators, insurance companies, and many in the pilot community to continue with safety innovation […]
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From Corporate Pilot to Flying Warbirds, Ashley Shelton Has the “Best Job in the World”
Photo above – Ashley Shelton – “wing walking has provided the greatest thrill.” Ashley is on the wing of a 1943 Boeing Super Stearman (PT-17), owned by Ashley and her husband. Whether it’s flying corporate jets or warbirds, Ashley Shelton says she has the best job in the world. The young aviatrix has immersed herself in […]
Misdirected Tax Revenues Are Degrading Safety at Public Airports
The Air Charter Safety Foundation supports calls for reclaiming existing jet fuel taxes for aviation safety programs. As a nonprofit safety foundation focused on business aviation, we are deeply concerned by recent calls to raise tax revenues from the industry when the current tax revenues are not being appropriately deployed to ensure the safety and […]
Rick Rogers and Jose Irizarry Join the Elliott Aviation Team
Elliott Aviation, a leading provider of aviation services, has expanded their leadership team with the hiring of Rick Rogers, General Manager, and Jose Irizarry, Director, Quality and Safety. With over 50 combined years of experience, they both are well-established in the aviation industry and their knowledge will be indispensable. “We are excited to welcome Rick […]
Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft
Photo above – The inaugural flight of XB-1 marks a major milestone toward the return of supersonic travel. Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, has announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 […]
AOPA Celebrates the Best in Aviation at Annual Hoover Awards
Recognizing select individuals with a fierce commitment to general aviation, the 2024 AOPA R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy awards reception was held March 20 at the historic Terminal A at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Russ Meyer Jr. was presented the title award of the night. “After every Hoover awards, we ask ourselves ‘how are we […]
$20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Announced to Modernize 20 Small and Regional Airport Traffic Control Towers Across the U.S.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20 million to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 17 states. The funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers, delivering on President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that is rebuilding our infrastructure in every corner of the country. This […]
$110 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to over 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity. The $110 million includes 74 grants to airports in 32 states to modernize airport and runway infrastructure, improve airfield safety, and create jobs as part of […]
NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Marks Industry’s Latest Blockbuster 2024 Event
The business aviation community continued its ascent into the year, with a Texas-sized NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), featuring nearly 3,300 registered attendees from 54 countries and more than 450 exhibiting companies on hand to “engage and empower” an exceptional group of professionals toward a dynamic and promising future. “The passion that characterizes the […]
FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification
Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule. In September 2023, the FAA issued a policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for drone operators who were not able to comply with the Remote ID rule. That policy ended on March 16, […]
