High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add a warning label to their packaging to make consumers aware of the safety risks and federal laws when using lasers. “Lasers may seem like just a toy, office tool, or […]
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ACSF Promotes Alyssa Sleight to Director of Safety
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a non-profit organization that supports the highest safety standards for more than 300 aviation-focused businesses, charter and fractional operators, announced the promotion of Alyssa Sleight from Programs Manager to Director of Safety. The ACSF’s President Bryan Burns cited Sleight’s very focused work experience, aviation industry knowledge and education as […]
NBAA Tells Congress: FAA Reauthorization Must Seize Opportunities to Constantly Enhance Safety
In testimony before a congressional hearing on funding reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen last week outlined business aviation’s legacy of safety leadership and detailed specific ways to ensure safety remains the north star guiding the industry’s future. “Since the dawn of flight, safety […]
Warner, Thune Introduce Legislation to Support Integration of Drones into Airspace
Last week, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, comprehensive legislation to streamline the approvals process for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights and clear the way for drones to be used for commercial transport of goods across the country […]
Airports and Industry Collaborate to Demonstrate Feasibility of an “Intelligent Apron” Through AAAE’s ACT Program
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program, comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, has released its summary findings of a digitization pilot sponsored by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Supported by industry partners, the pilot aimed to investigate how the application of new technology […]
Jennie Santoro – Inspired by Terminal Design
Photo above – Jennie Santoro represented the young professional’s perspective in a panel discussion entitled “Boomers to Zoomers: Passing the Torch to Generation Z!” at the 2016 ACC/AAAE Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium. Her involvement in the ACC Young Professionals helped her engage in industry organizations, become a speaker at a variety of conferences, and […]
National Association of Flight Instructors to Hold Florida Summit in October
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) will convene its inaugural flight instruction safety and business summit Oct. 24-26 in Lakeland, Fla. The organization will conduct the summit on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport for current and prospective Certified Flight Instructors, aviation leaders, industry advocates, government representatives, and the news […]
FAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes for 11 Airports
Planes heading to Orlando, Kansas City, Omaha, Reno and six airports in South Florida can now slide down from cruising altitude to final approach saving millions of gallons of fuel and reducing greenhouse gases. “We are investing across the entire system to provide passengers with the best travel experience. The era of choppy descents is […]
NATA Announces New AAM Committee Leadership, Provides Forum for Industry Collaboration
On Wednesday, January 18, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) held a successful Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Town Hall in conjunction with its AAM Committee meeting in Washington, DC, announcing new committee leadership relative to infrastructure and flight operations. The Town Hall: AAM Landscape fostered connections between the AAM community and NATA’s other policy committees, […]
NBAA Welcomes Comment Period Extension on FAA’s Proposed SMS Rule
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed last week’s decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend the public comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would require many business aviation operations to implement safety management systems, or SMS. Issued earlier this month, the NPRM would update and expand 14 CFR […]
