The Air Marshal Association is honored to announce the introduction of the “Kenneth Meisel Public Servant Claimant Fairness Act”. Senior Federal Air Marshal Ken Meisel contracted COVID-19 while assigned to critical antiterrorism missions aboard US aircraft. He became gravely ill during treatment, and ultimately succumbed to the virus on September 24, 2020. Ken embodied the […]
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AOPA Foundation Receives the Highest Rating from Charity Navigator
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation has been recognized by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest guide for philanthropic decision making and evaluating a sizable portion of the more than 1.5 million U.S. charities. In its in-depth, data-driven, and objective analysis, the organization singled out the AOPA Foundation for its best practices and for exceeding […]
NBAA Applauds Selection of Pioneering Garmin Autoland Technology for 2020 Collier Trophy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulated Garmin International on earning the prestigious 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, the world’s first certified emergency autonomous system to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention. “The Garmin Autoland system marks a significant improvement in civil aviation,” said Jim Albaugh, chairman of the […]
Aviation Groups Recognize FAA’s Bahrami for Years of Service
NBAA and NATA expressed their appreciation to FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami for his decades-long service at the agency. Bahrami recently announced his retirement, effective June 30. In particular, NBAA applauded Bahrami’s unique focus on pioneering risk-based safety programs. His perspectives have been especially valuable in providing informed, yet nimble responses to […]
Goodyear Blimp Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Airshow
For the first time in six years, the Goodyear Blimp will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer. Wingfoot Three’s appearance marks the 50th anniversary of the first visit by a Goodyear Blimp to what has become the world’s largest airshow. Goodyear Aviation will also exhibit in booth #489 at the show, which runs from […]
Vertiport Fire Safety Standards Under Development by NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced a change to the revision cycle for NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, from 5-years to 3-years. This change moves the previous cycle for the next revision of this standard from the Fall of 2025 to the Fall of 2023. This change is in direct response to a […]
New Training Video for Airline/Airport Personnel Created to Assist Visually Impaired Travelers
With summer travel picking up for the first time since the pandemic began, airport and airline employees around the country will have access to a new training video to help them assist travelers who are blind and visually impaired. Created as a partnership between Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Seeing Eye, two of […]
FAA Seeks Applications for Grants to Reduce Airports’ Environmental Impacts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting pre-applications from airports for the Environmental Mitigation Pilot Program. The program will fund up to six projects that will measurably reduce or mitigate aviation impacts on noise, air quality or water quality at an airport or within five miles of the airport. Public-use airport operators have until July […]
FAA Completes Rule Establishing Pilot Records Database to Increase Safety
A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enable the sharing of pilot records among employers in an electronic database maintained by the agency. The final rule (PDF) for the Pilot Records Database requires air carriers and certain other operators to report pilots’ employment history, training, and qualifications to the database. The rule […]
FAA Issues Policy on Solar Projects on Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final policy aimed at ensuring that airport solar projects don’t create hazardous glare. The policy requires airports to measure the visual impact of such projects on pilots and air traffic control personnel. The policy applies to proposed solar energy systems at federally obligated airports with control towers. Federally […]
