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 […]
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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 […]
NATA’s Castagna Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee, Providing Insight on Securing the Successful Future of General Aviation
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna testified recently before the House Aviation Subcommittee to discuss solution-focused proposals that secure a vibrant future for general aviation. In the testimony, NATA highlights the critical importance of FAA Reauthorization legislation that will maintain the security and increase the resiliency of the National Airspace System […]
NBAA Welcomes Laurie Lutz as New SVP, Events and Salutes Chris Strong on His Retirement
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that veteran trade show executive Laurie Lutz will join NBAA as senior vice president, events, succeeding Chris Strong, who will retire after more than 14 years of exemplary service to the association. Lutz formerly served as a longtime operations executive for CES, the influential tech event produced […]
Industry Veterans Thompson and Kroner to Advance NATA Initiatives and Programs
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that Ken Thompson has been promoted to full-time Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs and industry expert Paige Kroner has joined the NATA team as Senior Advisor, Industry Relations. In Thompson’s role as Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs, he will lead NATA’s efforts to ensure efficient and effective […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Women Airline Pilots
Photo above – Female airline pilots continue to make aviation history. Here Captain Holly Petitt on Southwest Airlines flight deck with her daughter, First Officer, Keely Petitt. A first mother-daughter flight crew for the airline on August 5, 2022. (Courtesy Southwest Airlines, Schelly Stone) By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. January, 1973, was an historic month […]
Greg Principato to Retire from the National Aeronautic Association
Following a long career of public service, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that President and CEO, Greg Principato, will retire from the association effective on September 15, 2023. Principato has served the NAA since 2016. “On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Greg for all he has done for the […]
NBAA’s Record-Setting Leadership Conference Reaches New Heights in Promoting Dynamic Excellence
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2023 Leadership Conference made history in Charlotte, NC, as nearly 500 attendees heard from world-class speakers with timely lessons for unleashing excellence, in business aviation and beyond. “This leadership conference was not just our largest ever – it had an energy unlike any before it, reflecting the industry’s excitement […]
