The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently honored Pete Bunce, longtime president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), with an award recognizing his decades of industry advocacy and leadership. Bunce will retire next month from GAMA after 20 years at the helm of the group representing general aviation airframe, avionics, powerplant and […]
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FAA Implements AOPA-Supported Program to Protect Pilots’ Personal Information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a program strongly advocated for by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that allows aircraft owners to request that certain personal information be kept private, including their name and address. AOPA advocated for pilot privacy in last year’s FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Starting today, as a […]
Aircraft Laser Strikes Were Still Dangerously High in 2024
Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. Lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with […]
FAA Launches Final Initiative of Runway Safety Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is rolling out an enhanced safety technology at 74 air traffic control towers. The Runway Incursion Device (RID) is the third of three fast-tracked initiatives launched out of the February 2023 Safety Call to Action to improve runway safety and reduce runway incursions. See for yourself: Check your local airport […]
NBAA Names Five Industry Leaders to its Board, Advisory Council
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that FlightAware Founder and BakerVentures CEO Daniel Baker and 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci have been appointed to NBAA’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation Executive Vice President C.R. Sincock, II and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation […]
AOPA Recognizes Top Flight Instructors, Schools in the Nation
Students and pilots submitted more than 2,500 reviews, sharing their thoughts on instructors and flight schools vying for annual Flight Training Experience Awards. The awards are part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which seeks to attract more people to flying and keep them engaged. Regional winners were notified in January and invited to Redbird Migration […]
Connico Expands Cost Estimating Expertise with Two New Team Members
Connico has welcomed two new team members: Muhilan Subramanian as analyst II and Tarang Kumar as cost specialist. Their expertise will strengthen Connico’s ability to guide projects with sharper cost insights and smarter strategies, ensuring clients make informed decisions at every stage of the construction process. Subramanian holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering […]
Honoring Aerial Applicators on National Ag Day in their Essential Service Aiding Global Food Production
As the nation celebrates National Ag Day tomorrow, March 18, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is proud to honor the men and women of agriculture and the vital service that aerial application plays in aiding global food production. National Ag Day is a time to recognize the significant contributions that farmers, ranchers, aerial applicators […]
Tecnam Aircraft Announces Fleet Agreement for 90 Planes with US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy have announced the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P2010 powered by the Lycoming IO-360 and the P2006T MKII powered by the Rotax 912S3, to be delivered from now until Q1/2026, with an option for 52 additional aircraft for 2026 and 2027. […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Calls on Trump White House to Expedite Deregulation of Commercial Drone Operations
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, urges the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation of the commercial drone industry through advancement of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) draft rule enabling commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to operate beyond visual line […]
