Skyryse, a transportation technology company, and Air Methods, the leading American air medical transport company, today announced a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients. The new Skyryse FlightOS hardware and […]
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NBAA Welcomes Kristie Greco Johnson as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that top Capitol Hill strategist, veteran political communications manager and senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) executive Kristie Greco Johnson has been named the association’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, effective June 13. Johnson will direct NBAA’s advocacy efforts with federal, state and local government leaders regarding […]
New Report from AIA, Accenture Details Strategic Plan for the Future of Sustainable Aviation
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Accenture released a comprehensive new report analyzing the state of sustainable aviation technologies in the United States. The study identifies the prioritization and investments necessary for the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The report, Horizon 2050: A Flight Plan for the Future of Sustainable […]
FAA, U.S. Airports Team up to Meet 2050 Net-Zero Climate Challenge
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Airports can take advantage of several FAA funding programs to meet this goal, including grants for low- or zero-emissions vehicles, renewable energy production, energy assessments and […]
Sensenich Announces New TC for Wide Range of Classic Single-Engine Airplanes
Sensenich Propeller has announced Part 35 Type Certification for their G-Series ground-adjustable carbon fiber propellers. This advancement represents the culmination of 90 years of continual development in American propeller design, testing, and manufacturing. This has allowed Sensenich to deliver the latest aerodynamic and material improvements previously available only in more complex and costly propellers to […]
FAA Begins Investing $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding into Air Traffic Control System
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started investing the first $1 billion of $5 billion into the country’s air traffic control system. The funding — made possible through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — will sustain, repair or replace hundreds of buildings and pieces of equipment that make flying in the […]
State Aviation Officials Applaud House Committee for Advancing Bills Preparing for the Future of Aviation
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) today applauded the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for advancing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315), Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act (H.R. 6270), and the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act (H.R. 3482). The bills will be sent to the House floor […]
Pilots Now Able to Track Medical Applications in Real-Time
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has added a new feature to MedXPress that allows pilots to track the status of their medical certificates online throughout the application and review process. Prior to adding this new feature, pilots had to call the Office of Aerospace Medicine to check their application status. “If you can track where […]
HUB International’s Cindy Hales elected President for the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading full-service global insurance broker, is pleased to announce that Cindy Hales has been elected to serve as President for the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association. Cindy takes over the helm passed on by John Gale, Director of Flight Operations for Nike. Additionally, it is worth noting that Cindy is […]
NAAA Cautions Unmanned Aircraft Operators Not to Interfere with Manned Agricultural Aircraft This Growing Season
As the nation enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking all unmanned aircraft (UA) operators to be mindful of low altitude manned agricultural aircraft operations. Agricultural aviators treat 127 million acres of cropland in the United States each year and perform a variety of services that help farmers increase […]
