The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the recipient of this year’s Flying Musicians Scholarship. She is Shaylene Abrey-Webster of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The FMA Solo Program inspires, educates, and assists young music students to fly. Shaylene was selected as one of five finalists out of thirty-three nominees from across North America, Hawaii, and […]
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FAA Activates System to Track Space Launch, Reentry Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can now track a space launch or reentry vehicle in near-real time as it travels through the National Airspace System. This new capability increases safety for all airspace users and assists the FAA in efficiently managing air traffic during space operations. The Space Data Integrator (SDI) […]
Hartzell & RAF Agreement Highlights Recreational Flying at EAA 2021
Hartzell Propeller’s agreement with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, that provides special $1,000 discounts on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers sold to RAF members, will be featured at EAA AirVenture 2021. RAF is a national organization headquartered in Bozeman, Mont. and dedicated to preserving, improving and creating airstrips for recreational access. “Highlighting this exclusive offer to […]
FAA Awards Nearly $845M to Build More Accessible, Environmentally Friendly and Modern Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $845 million in grants for projects that will mitigate environmental impacts, increase accessibility, and expand capacity at airports across the United States. The funding from the fourth round of FY 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants will pay for projects at 388 airports in […]
FAA Provides $8 Billion in Airport Rescue Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $8 billion in grants to keep U.S. airport workers employed, construction projects going and help U.S. airports recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 President Biden signed into law […]
NASAO-Backed Aviation Stability Bill Reintroduced in Congress
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) on Tuesday commended congressional leaders for reintroducing the Aviation Stability Act of 2021. The bill would protect the U.S. aviation industry from the effects of future federal government shutdowns by ensuring critical funding for all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) activities and personnel. The bill was introduced by […]
FAA Launches Voluntary Reporting Program for Safety Office
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an additional way for its engineers, safety inspectors, systems safety specialists and other aviation safety employees to report safety-related issues and concerns. Information shared and submitted via this new system will be used to validate or verify an aviation safety concern, identify the root […]
AAAE ACT Program Delivers Innovative Public Health, Financing, and Facility Solutions
The American Association of Airport Executives’ recently created Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program, comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, is making available to the aviation community its in-depth analysis, research, and actionable solutions for health enhancements, facility upgrades, and financial recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. AAAE’s ACT […]
FAA, Department of the Air Force Sign Commercial Space Agreement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of the Air Force signed an agreement (PDF) aimed at eliminating red tape while protecting public safety during commercial space activities at ranges operated by the U.S. Space Force. The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, originate from, or […]
Peyton Manning Selected by Textron Aviation as Honorary Chair for 2022 Special Olympics Airlift
Peyton Manning is joining Textron Aviation to promote the 2022 Special Olympics Airlift. The legendary quarterback has signed on as honorary chair of the event, encouraging aircraft owners to participate in the massive Airlift scheduled to transport thousands of athletes and coaches to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games next year in Orlando, Fla. The […]
