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 […]
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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 […]
AAAE Partners With DHS and DOT to Combat Human Trafficking
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation (DOT) in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI), which trains airport tenants and staff on how to identify potential traffickers and human trafficking victims, and to report their suspicions to federal […]
Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced to Improve Airport Terminals across U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals of all sizes. The grants expand capacity at our nation’s airport terminals, increase energy efficiency, promote competition and provide greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities. […]
U.S. Student Places First in International Aviation Art Contest
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced that Michelle Lee (age 11, TN), placed first in the intermediate category of the 2022 International Young Artist Contest (See artwork above). Lee is one of nine youth artists who placed nationally in the U.S. portion of the contest, which is coordinated annually by the […]
FAA Awards $371M to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $371 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 169 airports in 40 states across the country. This is the third announcement of awards for the 2022 Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which funds a variety of projects such as construction of new and improved […]
Huge Victory for Transportation Workers: Court Ruling Allowing Meal & Rest Breaks for Flight Crews Still Stands
In a huge victory for transportation workers, a motion to overturn a 9th Circuit Court ruling extending meal and break protections to California-based flight crews, was denied by the Supreme Court. The Court also rejected a similar case from airlines seeking an exemption from Washington state’s sick leave law. Airline workers will receive the same […]
NAFI Names New Director of Publications and Editor
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) announced the appointment of its new Director of Publications and Editor, Beth Stanton. Stanton is an author, editor, aerobatic pilot, and aviation journalist. Stanton joins NAFI at the retirement of long-time Director of Publications and Editor David Hipschman. She will oversee the publication of NAFI’s weekly e-newsletter, eMentor, […]
EAGLE Leaders Issue Joint Industry/FAA Statement
The following was issued by the leaders of the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) initiative following the June 2022 stakeholder update: To advance the common vision of completely eliminating the use of lead in general aviation fuel, a comprehensive update was provided on June 23 to all stakeholders and interested parties by leaders and […]
Federal Air Marshal Union Sues TSA for Violating Constitutional Rights
The head of the Federal Air Marshal Service’s Philadelphia office is tampering with performance reviews, pressuring workers to put off necessary medical care, and opening fraudulent investigations in an illegal attempt to harass and suppress his unionized workforce, the Air Marshal Association alleged on Wednesday June 8th. The complaint details how Supervisory Air Marshal in […]
