B2Gnow the national leader in supplier diversity and diversity contract compliance software, recently completed the acquisition of Panther International, the leading provider of public sector grant management and compliance software. B2Gnow is a portfolio company of Polaris Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. No financial terms were disclosed. B2Gnow and Panther International provide software platforms […]
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NBAA-Backed Workforce Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended congressional leaders for reintroducing the Promoting Service In Transportation Act, further recognizing that transportation industries like business aviation are a critical piece of America’s economic comeback. The bill was reintroduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen (D-2-WA), Rep. Don Young (R-AK) and Rep. […]
FAA Reaches Milestone with 400 Licensed Commercial Space Launches
A recent Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo flight from Spaceport America in New Mexico marks the 400th launch that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has licensed. This achievement is made possible by the U.S. commercial space industry’s ingenuity and the FAA’s commitment to public safety. FAA licensing is a critical step in protecting public safety during commercial […]
NATA, NBAA and GAMA Among Supporters of Sustainable Skies Act
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufactures Association (GAMA) joined a coalition of over 60 organizations in applauding the introduction of congressional legislation to spur the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The legislation establishes a $1.50 – $2.00 per gallon blender’s tax […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2021 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021. Deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020, which in its […]
Research Points to Consolidation of eVTOL Market
New research reveals some 36% of eVTOL professionals predict a dramatic increase in the level of consolidation in the eVTOL market over the next two years, and 51% think there will be a slight increase. There are currently around 245 companies who have developed eVTOL concepts, but in five years’ time 60% of professionals working […]
FAA Awards $898.9 Million in Airport Improvement Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of more than $898.9 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). This total includes $113.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to award all grants at a 100-percent federal share. “Investing in our nation’s infrastructure is […]
CDC Responds to GA Coalition Proposal for Simplified COVID Test for Int’l Passengers
In response to a general aviation (GA) coalition request, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for pre-departure testing. The new CDC guidance permits results from certain COVID-19 home testing kits to be accepted for passengers entering the U.S. In a letter to the agency, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots […]
Recipients Announced for NATA 2019-2020 Industry Excellence Awards
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the recipients of its 2019-2020 Industry Excellence Awards. The award winners will accept their respective honors virtually and be featured across NATA’s online channels. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our members have served as leaders assisting both their customers and their communities. We are honored to highlight aviation professionals […]
FAA Adds More Space Launch Activity Areas to Pilot Navigation Charts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing pilot safety and airspace awareness by marking more space launch activity areas on navigation charts. Adding space launch activity areas to the navigation charts used by pilots who fly visually responds to the recent and expected continued growth of commercial space operations. All 12 FAA-licensed spaceports, and other […]
