The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has released its 2022 schedule of events – a brand-new take on aviation fly-ins, or—Hangouts as the Association is calling them this year. Since 2014, AOPA has seen more than 100,000 attendees at their gatherings around the country and this year AOPA is looking forward to new adventures. You […]
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HeroX Launches Phase 2 of NASA’s “Watts on the Moon” to Source Power Transmission and Energy Storage Solutions for Lunar Activities
HeroX recently launched the NASA’s Watts on the Moon Phase 2 Challenge prize competition on behalf of NASA. In support of the agency’s return to the Moon under Artemis, which will establish a long-term human presence at the Moon, NASA seeks innovative engineering approaches that will integrate power transmission and energy storage to support astronauts, […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute Announces New VFR Into IMC Campaign
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) announces a new safety campaign, VFR into IMC: Avoidance and Escape. The campaign, which runs through December 31, is designed to focus efforts and outreach on addressing the most significant cause of weather-related accidents in general aviation (GA)—visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions (VFR […]
AOPA Honors Aviation Excellence at Sixth-Annual R.A. “Bob” Hoover Awards
Photo above – R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy recipient, Wally Funk is recognized by AOPA President Mark Baker. Photos by David Tulis. Wally Funk has carved a career of trailblazing firsts. A true aviation pioneer, she may be best known to many for her recent journey into space on a Blue Origin rocket, but many years and […]
Flagship Valor: American Airlines Debuts Flying Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients
Last week on National Medal of Honor Day, American Airlines debuted a new livery dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Flagship Valor — an Airbus A321 aircraft with a special wrap — is a flying tribute dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for military valor in action. The […]
NBAA Welcomes Senate Legislation to Support Advanced Air Mobility Development
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen applauded U.S. Senate passage of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Coordination and Leadership Act (S. 516), a bill that will facilitate the creation of policies, procedures and programs to support the integration of this emerging aviation sector into the country’s transportation infrastructure. “AAM is expanding […]
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Honored with NBAA American Spirit Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson, who will retire effective March 31, received the association’s 2022 American Spirit Award for his incomparable achievements in advancing America’s aviation interests. The award was presented today by the association’s Board of Directors. “Steve embodies leadership, integrity and love of […]
Top FAA Safety Official Nolen to Serve as Acting FAA Administrator
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has named Billy Nolen to serve as acting FAA Administrator after FAA Administrator Steve Dickson departs at the end of March. Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims will also take on an expanded role during this interim period, focusing on the FAA’s workforce and the nation’s airports. Nolen is […]
Aviation Associations Mark Passing of Longtime Aviation Advocate Rep. Don Young
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen hailed U.S. House Rep. Don Young (R-AK) for his steadfast service to his country, and his passionate commitment to promoting aviation, upon news of the long-tenured congressman’s passing March 18 at age 88. “Don Young was a vigorous advocate for our nation’s aviation industry throughout […]
NASAO Names New Board Secretary
Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, has been elected as Secretary of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). Wanner will fill the remainder of the term of Amy Ludwig, who left her role in the Aviation Section of the Missouri Department of Transportation for a new position at the […]
