Above – 3-ship formation over the Channel. Photo by Mike Killian. Help support the commemorative journey from the United States, throughout the United Kingdom, a cross channel reenactment to the Normandy Beaches, on to Berlin, Germany and beyond. On June 6, 1944, more than 11,000 aircraft were mobilized as Allied forces began their massive land, […]
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The NAHF Announces Three New Trustees
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce that Charles F. Bolden Jr., Matthew Jesch, and David Paddock have joined its Board of Trustees. Jesch will serve as the organization’s Treasurer. “We are delighted to have Charlie Bolden, Matt Jesch, and Dave Paddock join us as colleagues and look forward to their […]
Public Benefit Aviation to Be Highlighted During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
The many facets of aviation used for the public benefit will be highlighted as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which takes place July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. This year’s event marks the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 70th fly-in convention, as the event traditionally draws visitors from more than 80 nations. While elements […]
USHST Schedules Webinar Focusing on Bird Strikes
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) will host a webinar June 7th, about how pilots can better protect themselves and their passengers from bird strikes and what to do if they occur. The free webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register at: https://rotor.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Ads83O3QOGCqr8eqtfzww#/registration. Bird strikes have been in the news lately because airliners […]
Dialight Announces Aviation Obstruction Lighting System Warranty Via Its Certified Installation Program
Dialight has announced the launch of its industry leading seven-year warranty for Obstruction Lighting Solutions. Dialight’s Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, include an additional two years of full system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty. Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program (CIP) will be recognized as experts […]
Archer Rolls Out First Midnight Aircraft; Prepares for Flight Test
Photo above shows Archer’s Midnight aircraft in the front and Maker in the rear. Archer Aviation Inc. has announced it has now completed the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft. With final assembly and initial testing complete, last week the aircraft was shipped from Archer’s Palo Alto facility to its flight test facility in […]
NBAA Joins in Call to House Leaders to Support Aviation Workforce Development Act
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today joined a coalition of 20 aviation companies and industry groups in urging leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means to act swiftly in support of legislation to assist students pursuing aviation careers. H.R.1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, would amend the Internal Revenue […]
2023 FAA Drone Symposium and Advanced Air Mobility Summit Set for August
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 8th Annual FAA Drone Symposium and the first-ever Advanced Air Mobility Summit this summer. The two events, from Aug. 1-3 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland, will bring together representatives from the FAA, other government agencies, international […]
FAA Releases Airspace Blueprint for Air Taxis
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Under the blueprint, AAM operations will begin at a low rate with air taxis flying much as helicopters do today. They’ll use existing routes and infrastructure such as helipads […]
FAA Announces Stakeholder Members of UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Fifty-eight aviation stakeholders will soon develop recommendations for the expanded detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formed the UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee to ensure that new technologies designed to detect and mitigate risks from errant or hostile UAS do not adversely impact the safe […]