The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for approving S.1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through fiscal year 2028. “State aviation leaders across the nation are pleased to see this significant progress […]
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AOPA Sends Call-To-Action to Urge Senate Committee to Address Egregious Super Bowl Airport Fees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest pilot organization, along with support from 600 active pilot groups across the country, is encouraging the United States Senate to support an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) that would ensure pilots have access to public-use airports with fair, reasonable, and transparent fees. […]
Record-Breaking NBAA Leadership Conference Inspires Attendees to ‘Level Up’ for Peak Performance
For the second time in as many months, the industry’s calendar featured an event that set a high-water mark for participation, and once again offered an extraordinary lineup of high-caliber speakers, with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) record-breaking 2024 Leadership Conference. Taking place Feb. 5-7 in Palm Springs, CA, the conference hosted nearly 500 […]
Adams and Reese Lands Veteran Attorneys to Launch Aviation and Aerospace Practice
Marc Warren, former FAA acting chief counsel and deputy chief counsel, and Paul Alp, former Boeing senior counsel, have joined the law firm of Adams and Reese. The two bring over 60 years of combined experience representing the aviation and aerospace industry’s leading companies. Their practice will be based in the Washington, DC office. Warren […]
Stubbs Aviation Advisors Launches to Provide Aircraft Owners, Flight Departments Tax Consulting
Nel Stubbs, a foremost national expert on aviation taxes and corporate aviation business structures, is launching a new consulting and advisory business to assist aircraft owners and flight departments. Stubbs Aviation Advisors, the new business backed by her four decades of experience, is a part of the George J. Priester Aviation family of companies. This […]
Nearly $250 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced to Modernize Airports in 37 States
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $245.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $245.9 million includes 153 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. “We saw a record […]
FAA Says Dangerous Laser Strikes Continue to Increase
Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 13,304 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2022. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of […]
Legislation Paving Way for Flying Cars in the US
Photo above – Switchblade Flying Sports Car in Drive Mode (rendering). Legislative bodies across the US are working to ensure that roadable aircraft can be easily registered and licensed in all 50 states. Two US companies (Samson Sky and Alef), and two European companies (Pal-V and Klein), are projected to start production in 2025. Samson […]
Tuskegee Airmen PT-19 Trainer Restored by CAF Airbase Georgia Returns to the Skies
Photo above – A WWII PT-19 Cornell trainer initially used by Tuskegee Airmen takes off for its first flight after two years of complete restoration by CAF Airbase Georgia members. (Photo by Charles Burcher) After two years of dedicated restoration work, Fairchild PT-19A, serial number 42-83511, took to the skies again at Atlanta Regional Airport […]
AOPA Celebrates Excellence in Flight Training Through 2024 Flight Training Experience Award Winners
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 2024 Flight Training Experience Survey received thousands of submissions from students and pilots across the country. Six flight schools and six flight instructors were chosen as the most excellent in their respective region. The Flight Training Experience survey asked student pilots, newly minted pilots, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings […]
