The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of H.R. 468, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021, and urged Committee members to vote in favor of the bill as part of the March 24th markup. The bill passed out […]
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New Era of U.S. Commercial Space Transportation Begins
The United States is leading the way to a new era of commercial space transportation with a final rule that streamlines the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations. “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs to keep up. This rule will help us to prepare for future U.S. […]
NBAA Salutes Aviation Champion Bill Nelson on Nomination as NASA Administrator
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement that former senator, NASA shuttle astronaut and tireless aviation advocate Bill Nelson has been nominated by President Biden to serve as the next administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). “Sen. Nelson will be an outstanding NASA administrator, and we strongly support his nomination […]
Priceline Celebrates William Shatner’s 90th Birthday with Full Week of Deals
Priceline has kicked off a week-long birthday bash to celebrate the 90th birthday of the iconic Priceline Negotiator, William Shatner. To commemorate the milestone Priceline is offering customers a week of exclusive deals, including a chance to receive a 90% off coupon. “A birthday this big deserves more than just a cake; so for this […]
SAJ Names Karen Allen Managing Director; Will Focus on Launch of NC Skybrief
The State Aviation Journal has named Karen Allen as the Managing Director of the company which publishes the weekly Skybrief and Focus. Ms. Allen will initially lead the launch of the SAJ’s newest publication, NC Skybrief, which will focus solely on aviation and aerospace in North Carolina. “It’s no surprise to have Karen Allen, from […]
AOPA and Foreflight Team Up to Reward Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and ForeFlight, a Boeing company, are teaming up this spring to encourage and reward pilots to get out and safely support local airports and FBOs through the ForeFlight Fly-Out program. Each month beginning in April, AOPA and ForeFlight will highlight a different region of the country and feature fun […]
New Report Highlights Massive Infrastructure Needs at U.S. Airports in Wake Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) recently released “Building The Runway To Economic Growth,” ACI-NA’s 2021 report on the growing list of infrastructure needs at U.S. airports. ACI-NA estimates that America’s airports need $115.4 billion for necessary infrastructure projects over the next five years. These are projects that, if funded appropriately, would help address […]
USDA Wildlife Services Shares Reports on Wildlife Hazards to Aviation
In February, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services released Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft in the United States: 1990-2019. Through an interagency agreement, Wildlife Services’ Airport Wildlife Hazards Program reviews and compiles all reported wildlife strikes to the FAA National Wildlife Strike Database (NWSD) to ensure data […]
ALTO Aviation Introduces New Cabin Audio Upgrade Solution for Retrofit Challenger Aircraft
ALTO Aviation has introduced a new cabin audio upgrade program specifically designed to offer a cost efficient, fast, and seamless audio upgrade solution for retrofit Challenger aircraft 601, 604, and 605. Former Audio International (AI) digital Cabin Management Systems implemented serially controlled amps and integrated A/V components. To effectively bypass this system limitation, an RS-485 […]
Laser Strikes Increase Even with Fewer Planes Flying
Laser strikes against pilots increased in 2020 even with the overall decrease in air traffic operations. In 2020, pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA. This is an increase from 6,136 laser strikes reported in 2019 and is the highest number reported to the agency since 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains vigilant […]
