Laser strikes against pilots increased in 2020 even with the overall decrease in air traffic operations. In 2020, pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA. This is an increase from 6,136 laser strikes reported in 2019 and is the highest number reported to the agency since 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains vigilant […]
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NBAA Applauds Passage of $1.9 Trillion COVID-Relief Package
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded the United States Senate passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, which provides additional targeted relief for the aviation industry. The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for final consideration and passage before being sent to President Biden. […]
FAA Selects Five Host Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. The FAA selected the following airports: Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic […]
NBAA, AOPA Call Upon Agencies to Mitigate Impact of Intentional GPS Interference
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD), expressed concern about restrictions to airspace and airports caused by the intentional jamming of GPS and are seeking mitigations on the operational impact of these interference events. […]
NASAO Names Desiree Bascomb as Marketing and Communications Manager
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced Desiree Bascomb as the Association’s new Marketing and Communications Manager. This role is responsible for supporting the Association’s members and staff while implementing communication strategies in support of the organization’s educational offerings, government relations and advocacy work, conference promotion, publications, and social media channels. “I […]
GAMA Applauds Establishment of FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility Integration Executive Council
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be establishing an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Executive Council to provide further support for enabling a new generation aviation sector. “We applaud Administrator Dickson’s announcement that he is creating an executive level integration council, internal to the FAA, […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Receives Capital Appropriation from State of Ohio
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has been awarded an appropriation of $250,000 from the State of Ohio. With this grant, the NAHF is one step closer to the transformation of their current Learning Center into a new state-of-the-art facility called the NAHF’s Heritage Hall and Education Center (HHEC). Board Chairman Michael Quiello says, […]
GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. House
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the introduction of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R. 1339) by Representatives Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) and Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Advanced Air Mobility is an emerging sector of the aviation industry which has the potential to facilitate new transportation options, […]
Saying Goodbye: AOPA Loses Technical Editor Mike Collins
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association mourns the passing of our longtime colleague and friend Mike Collins. Mike died February 25, 2021, after a weeks’ long battle with COVID-19. He was 59 years old. Mike joined AOPA as managing editor of AOPA Pilot magazine in 1994 and quickly became an integral player on the media […]
New Helicopter Shuttle from DC, NYC, and Baltimore – Luxury Book by the Seat Service
Itching for a trip to the city, but not thrilled about commercial airline and train options? Fly Lindy, a subsidiary of private jet operator GrandView Aviation, is making private helicopter commuting accessible to the masses with a pay-per-seat private helicopter charter shuttle from NYC to DC to Baltimore. Traditionally a method of travel reserved for […]
