The Experimental Aircraft Association is bringing back the B-25 Berlin Express flight tour starting on June 17 in Champaign, Illinois. The B-25 tour will travel throughout the United States stopping at each destination and providing flight experiences. The historically maintained aircraft allows for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with highly trained pilots. “Since we first […]
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Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft Completes Sixth Flight Test
Stratolaunch announces the completion of its sixth flight test of Roc, the world’s largest flying aircraft. The aircraft flew for 1 hour and 26 minutes over the Mojave Desert and reached an altitude of 15,000 feet (4572 m). The sixth flight focused on continuing Roc’s flight envelope expansion with the recent addition of the pylon […]
FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching “Be ATC,” a recruiting campaign to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers. The application window will be open nationwide from June 24-27 for all eligible U.S. citizens. Air traffic controllers are part of the FAA’s fast-paced, active team of 14,000 professionals in radar facilities and in […]
NATA Welcomes Ken Thompson, New Senior Advisor for Maintenance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that FAA and industry veteran Ken Thompson has joined NATA’s regulatory team as Senior Advisor, specializing in business aviation maintenance issues. “Ken brings over 48 years of aviation experience to the NATA regulatory team, including nearly three decades as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. His experience in […]
NATA Releases Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Guidance — an educational guide for hangar owners and operators seeking a general understanding of updated hangar foam suppression system requirements, options, and alternatives. “When the 2022 edition of NFPA 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars was released in October 2021, changes to the standard […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2022-2023 at 94th Annual Conference & Exposition in Seattle
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chief Executive Officer & Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, took office today as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
AAAE Foundation Announces First Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation announced Kailyn Hyman as the inaugural recipient of the AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. Hyman is a rising junior at Hampton University in Virginia, majoring in aviation and air transportation. The announcement was made at the 94th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Seattle. The scholarship […]
FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $518 million to build safer, more accessible airports across the country. “In communities of all sizes, airports are vital to local economies, sustaining jobs and getting people and goods where they need to go,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “We’re pleased to announce this […]
SkyHarbour Group Opens Private Aviation Campus in Nashville
Sky Harbour Group has announced the opening of a new private aviation campus at Nashville International Airport, marking their arrival in Nashville. This is the second opening of the Company’s soon to be six national private hangar locations and they will be celebrating with an exclusive, invite-only sneak preview. Sky Harbour’s private hangar member experience […]
Bahamas Delays Click2Clear Customs Rollout After AOPA Request
The Bahamas announced an indefinite postponement of its new Click2Clear customs entry and departure program for private pilots and passengers. AOPA President Mark Baker received notice on May 31 that the acting Comptroller of Bahamas Customs, Paul Munroe, called for a delay in implementing the program “pending further discussion by Customs, government officials and programmers […]
