The Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC), the unified voice of companies that manufacture security screening technology, announced that homeland security expert Kevin Schmidt, Vice President of Government Relations for Smiths Group, has been re-elected Chair of the organization for 2021. LeeAnn Levesque, Vice President, Business Development, Security Products with Analogic was elected as Vice-Chair. “We are […]
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General Aviation Pilots Give a Thumbs Up to Runway Safety “Previews”
In an average year, more than 16 million aircraft fly in U.S. skies and roll safely on airport runways and taxiways. When a runway incursion stemming from a pilot error occurs, it is a rare event, but it draws scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration, no matter if it involves a commercial airline or a […]
USDA and Partners Work to Identify Best Management Practices for Wildlife Repellents at Airports
A variety of wildlife species—from birds to rodents and rabbits—often visit airport environments leading to safety concerns for both wildlife and airline passengers. Collisions between wildlife and aircraft have increased in the past 30 years because of an increase in both hazardous wildlife species populations and aircraft movements. To help reduce the risk of these […]
Industry Leader Andrew Broom Joins NBAA; Damato, Carr Elevated to SVP Positions
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Andrew Broom will join the organization as its new Senior Vice President for Strategy, Marketing and Innovation. The association also elevated two veteran leaders, Jo Damato and Doug Carr, to new positions. Broom joins NBAA from the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP), where he has been […]
FAA Awards $627.7 Million in Airport Improvement Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award more than $627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “Airports serve as a lifeline for communities across the nation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “Modernizing our infrastructure in a way that creates jobs, ensures safety, […]
NATA and TSI Continue to Inspire Excellence in Safety Management with New Series
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) have announced the launch of the virtual safety management “Inspire Series.” The Inspire Series complements the in-person TSI/NATA Air Transport Safety Management Certification™ (ATSM) course by providing a conduit to continue important safety management conversations with world-class subject matter […]
NASAO Announces National Aviation Art Contest Winners
Photo above – Senior Category, 1st Place by Alison Wan of Virginia. The winners for the 2021 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest have been selected by the contest’s managing organization, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The annual contest is part of a larger international effort to […]
State Aviation Officials Support Bill to Incentivize Early Completion of Critical Airport Projects
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of H.R. 468, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021, and urged Committee members to vote in favor of the bill as part of the March 24th markup. The bill passed out […]
New Era of U.S. Commercial Space Transportation Begins
The United States is leading the way to a new era of commercial space transportation with a final rule that streamlines the licensing process for private sector launch and reentry operations. “Innovation in commercial space transportation is increasing dramatically, and policy needs to keep up. This rule will help us to prepare for future U.S. […]
NBAA Salutes Aviation Champion Bill Nelson on Nomination as NASA Administrator
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement that former senator, NASA shuttle astronaut and tireless aviation advocate Bill Nelson has been nominated by President Biden to serve as the next administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). “Sen. Nelson will be an outstanding NASA administrator, and we strongly support his nomination […]
