The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has introduced a new Safety Manager Certificate Program to provide introductory to mid-level education on safety in business aircraft operations, reflecting the association’s commitment to safety as one of the industry’s core values. Developed in collaboration with Advanced Aircrew Academy, Convergent Performance and Fireside Partners, the program includes education […]
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FAA Launches Nationwide Solicitation to Design Air Traffic Control Towers of the Future
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a nationwide solicitation to find a new design for control towers that can be built and operated sustainably at regional and municipal airports. “For communities large and small, the air traffic control tower is an icon. We want architects and engineers from every corner […]
Three Military Airports Now Eligible for Funding to Add Civilian Operations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected three airports to be eligible for grants to add civilian aviation operations at former and current military airfields, adding system capacity and helping to reduce congestion at existing airports. Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas; Mobile Downtown Airport in Mobile, Ala.; and Salina Regional […]
NASAO Applauds Committee Approval of the Aviation Funding Stability Act
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauds the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure for approving H.R. 4042, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021. “State aviation leaders commend Committee Chair DeFazio, Aviation Subcommittee Chair Larsen and Representatives Gibbs and Fitzgerald for taking action to protect the nation’s aviation system from the possibility […]
Dangerous Laser Strikes Continue to Rise in 2021
Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat that continues to rise. As of Oct. 14, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received 7,186 laser strike reports for 2021, exceeding the 2020 total of 6,852. This marks the highest number or reports since 2016. Many types of high-powered lasers can completely incapacitate […]
FAA Proposes Longer Rest Period Between Shifts for Flight Attendants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts. The proposed rule would increase the rest period to 10 consecutive hours when scheduled for a duty period of 14 hours or less. “The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to […]
Koch, Witzig Chosen to Lead NBAA Board of Directors; Amalfitano, Weihs to Lead Advisory Council
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have re-elected four individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held earlier this month at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Additionally, Monte Koch, of Choice Hotels, succeeded Elizabeth Dornak, of DuPont, as board chair, and John Witzig, of […]
AMAC Announces Eboni Wimbush as Its Next President & CEO
After a prolonged national search and vetting process, the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has announced Eboni Wimbush as its President & CEO. She will begin her new role at the end of this month. “I am honored to be selected as AMAC’s next President & CEO at such a pivotal moment in history,” said […]
NBAA Honors Aviation Safety Advocate Robert Sumwalt with Silk Scarf Award at NBAA-BACE
In recognition of his lifelong commitment to aviation safety, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has honored Robert Sumwalt, former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with the association’s Silk Scarf Award at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV. Sumwalt served as a board member at the NTSB […]
Kerry Lynch, James Wynbrandt Honored with NBAA Journalism Awards
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced Kerry Lynch, Aviation International News (AIN) senior editor – business aviation, as the recipient of this year’s David W. Ewald Platinum Wing Award for her lifetime achievement and excellence in journalism. The Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence was presented to Business Jet Traveler (BJT) contributor James […]
