Photo above – Over her 35+-year career, Cassandra Bosco has experienced many opportunities to enjoy the spirit of flight. Here Cassandra flies in the Goodyear Blimp relishing the view from the right seat. (Courtesy photograph).  by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Harken back to the late 1980s when Cheers (Where everybody knows your name) and […]
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James Webb Space Telescope Team Earns the 2022 Robert J. Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the James Webb Space Telescope Team has earned the 2022 Robert J. Collier Award. “The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the greatest achievements in aerospace history. In a matter of months, Webb has changed our understanding of the universe, and many more discoveries lie ahead,” […]
NAAA Cautions All Drone Operators; Be Mindful of Ag Operators This Season
As the nation enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking all unmanned aircraft (UA) operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned agricultural aircraft operations. Agricultural aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the United States each year and perform a variety of services that help farmers increase productivity […]
Quiet Skies: Universities to Research Way to Reduce Aviation Noise
America’s best aviation minds will look for new ways to reduce aviation noise this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $19 million to 14 universities across the country as part of the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT). “Research is the gateway to breakthroughs. With the best minds, we can reduce noise and fly with […]
NAA Selects Amy Spowart as President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced the appointment of Amy Spowart as its new President and CEO. Spowart brings considerable association leadership experience and a track-record of developing proactive initiatives. “Amy comes to the NAA with a background of visionary leadership and the ability to cultivate and strengthen strategic alliances. […]
NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Continues Momentum, Growth at 2-Year Anniversary
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable recently celebrated its two-year anniversary with continued momentum in the legislative and regulatory arenas and growth in membership. The AAM Roundtable, a forum for high-level policy planning with sector leaders to chart a course for the integration of AAM technologies into the nation’s airspace […]
NATCA President Rich Santa Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Rich Santa offered testimony last week to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation under the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The topic of the hearing was “FAA Reauthorization: Navigating the Comprehensive Passenger Experience.” President Santa’s official written testimony can be found here. A recording of his oral […]
FAA Report Validates Safety of Basic Med for Private Pilots
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report mandated by Congress determined that the BasicMed program is safe. The FAA reviewed data over a three-year period for the report (“Effects of Regulatory Changes to Medical Certification for Certain Small Aircraft Pilots”), dated March 10, 2023. BasicMed was the result of a dedicated effort by AOPA and key […]
Important General Aviation Issues Discussed During FAA Safety Summit
During the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Summit, held on March 15, general aviation (GA) industry leaders participated both in the opening public session and later in a closed-door breakout session to discuss current challenges and improvements needed to enhance the safety of GA operations. The public session was opened by Department of Transportation Secretary […]
NASAO Announces 2023 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest Winners
Artwork above – 3rd Place Senior Category: Cynthia Liu – Arizona The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA), announced the names of winners of the 2023 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest. The judging was conducted by representatives from: You Can Fly, the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association […]
