Leaders of aviation and petroleum groups have committed to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of 2030. Announced at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, last week, the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative calls for an industry and government partnership […]
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BA Group Expands Consulting Team with Singh and Kroner
Business Aviation Group (BA Group) has welcomed Cameron Singh and Paige Kroner to the company’s expert team of aviation consultants. With more than 30 years of combined aviation experience, Singh now serves as Director of Consulting Services for BA Group and Kroner will support clients as a dedicated consultant. BA Group’s strategic selection of Singh […]
Aviation Industry Recognizes FAA Administrator Steve Dickson for His Service; Will Step Down on March 31st
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, who will resign from his position, effective March 31st, is being recognized for his years of service by many in the aviation industry. Dickson, appointed by President Trump in August 2019 for a five-year term, was a pilot and senior vice president at Delta Air Lines before joining the government. NASAO, […]
Jetoptera Receives Market Research Investment to Advance U.S. DoD High-Speed VTOL Capabilities
Jetoptera, Inc. has announced advancing to the next phase of the AFWERX High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge, a crowdsourcing effort for the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The startup company is one of 11 companies from more than 200 challenge entrants selected to receive market […]
NBAA’s 2022 Leadership Conference a Big Success
With nearly 400 attendees on hand for a sold-out slate of Professional Development Program (PDP) offerings, two outstanding networking sessions and a roster of all-star speakers, the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2022 Leadership Conference exceeded expectations on every level. Organized under the event’s co-chairs – Business Aviation Management Committee volunteers Dave Salvador, with Gogo […]
Addressing Critical Demand for Sustainable Fuels, Emerging Fuels Technology Introduces Maxx Jet™ and Maxx Diesel™
Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT), a technology company focused on methods for producing synthetic fuels from feedstocks such as natural gas, flared gas, biogas, biomass, municipal solid waste, CO2 and more, today introduced its Maxx Jet™ and Maxx Diesel™ proprietary methods, which employ a unique catalyst system made for EFT by Haldor Topsoe. The process is […]
Maverick Helicopters Receives FAA “Diamond Award” of Excellence for 11th Consecutive Year
Maverick Helicopters is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 2021 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.” The prestigious honor is the highest recognition by the Federal Aviation Administration for maintenance technicians and is a result of the company’s ongoing dedication to maintenance, training and aircraft safety. This is Maverick Helicopters’ […]
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines to Merge, Creating America’s Ultra-Low Fare Airline
Combined Fleet Will Be the Youngest, Most Fuel-Efficient and Greenest in the United States Spirit Airlines, Inc. and Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., announced a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will combine, creating America’s most competitive ultra-low fare airline. Together, Frontier and Spirit expect to change the industry […]
Coalition Calls on EPA to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstocks in Updated RFS
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), on behalf of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide greater opportunities for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as it updates the […]
FAA Reports Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers
Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 9,723 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of […]
