The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. “In so […]
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Pilot Coalition Recommends Congress Raise Pilot Retirement Age From 65
A record number of pilots will be forced to retire in the next year. In the period between late 2022 and 2023, thousands of seasoned commercial pilots will be forced out of the cockpit according to industry experts. The U.S. is projected to lose 33,000-50,000 pilots by 2030. Two groups of concerned pilots created https://www.raisethepilotage.com […]
Winners Selected for the 2021-2022 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has selected winners for its annual University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports. Four first-place winners were chosen across the four technical challenge areas: Airport Environmental […]
Contemporary Women in Aviation – Stephanie Ward, AICP
A Series by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. How did you first get inspired to work in the aviation industry? Growing up in the age of NASA and the astronauts, Stephanie thought one day she would be in orbit. “In high school, I aspired to be an astronaut. I was told I’d have a greater chance […]
NASAO President & CEO Testifies Before the House on the Need for Increased Investments for General Aviation Airports
Greg Pecoraro, President & CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee last week on how to help sustain existing general aviation airports and prepare for emerging technologies. During his opening statement, Pecoraro said “NASAO is grateful for all Congress has recently done to […]
NATA Promotes Berry and Welcomes Popovich and Hantz to the Safety 1st Team
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced several staff changes as the Association continues its leadership as the gold standard in aviation business safety education and training. Recently, Steve Berry was promoted to Managing Director of Safety and Training. Joining Steve as the newest members of the NATA Safety 1st team are Brandon Popovich […]
AOPA Announces Alliance Program to Cross-Promote Complementary Aviation Organizations
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is launching an AOPA Alliance organization program designed to cross-promote groups that have mutually beneficial goals for the full aviation community. AOPA is introducing this initiative with the Antique Airplane Association (AAA). Niche aviation associations and type clubs, such as AAA, are a critical part of the general aviation […]
Captain William (Bill) Bohlke Named NATA Distinguished Service Award Recipient
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that industry legend Captain William “Bill” Bohlke will receive the association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding service and ongoing contributions to the industry. The award will be presented during a luncheon on November 3, held in conjunction with the NATA 2022 Aviation Business Conference […]
Craig R. Sincock Receives Top NATA Honor
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the recipient of its highest annual honor. The William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award will be presented to aviation entrepreneur, Craig R. Sincock, owner, president and CEO of Avfuel. The award will be presented during a luncheon on November 3, held in conjunction with the NATA 2022 Aviation […]
Aviation Organizations Generally Supportive of Phil Washington Nomination
From the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), aviation organizations have expressed support for the nomination of Phillip A. Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). AUVSI, President and CEO Brian Wynne said the organization welcomes the news that the White House intends to make […]
