The FAA recently released a new revision to the Helicopter Design Guide (150/5390-2D – Draft AC 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design). This draft provides standards for the planning, design and construction of heliports serving helicopters with single, tandem (front and rear) or dual (side by side) rotors. Rex Alexander, President of Five-Alpha and the infrastructure advisor to […]
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ALTO Aviation Launches Its New 2021 ALTO Cadence™ Upgrade Programs
ALTO Aviation has launched its new 2021 In-Flight Entertainment and Cadence™ Cabin Management System upgrade programs specifically customized for all retrofit business aircraft. The 2021 ALTO Cadence™ upgrade programs offer various non-compromise, budget-friendly cabin audio, and entertainment upgrades and includes a wide selection of direct replacement and fit compatible passenger controls and bezels. All the […]
GAMA, NATA Applaud Launch of FAA Dynamic Regulatory System
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), commend the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its launch of the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS), which houses all regulatory guidance material from the Office of Aviation Safety. “The much-anticipated DRS provides a centralized public database of regulatory safety guidance materials, which will […]
IRS Aircraft Management Exemption Rules Now in Effect
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations regarding exemptions from excise taxes for managed aircraft announced last week are now in effect, following a multi-year effort by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and other industry stakeholders to ensure aircraft management services were not considered taxable air transportation. “Publication of these regulations provides needed clarity and […]
GAMA Welcomes Five New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of Aviation Safety Resources and Whelen Aerospace Technologies as Members; Kitty Hawk as an Associate Member Full; and Aura Network Systems and Jump Aero as Associate Members EPIC. Aviation Safety Resources is based out of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and was founded in 2000. They design, test and […]
Sensenich Awarded STC for Carbon Fiber Adjustable Prop for Super Cub
Sensenich has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its carbon ground adjustable pitch STOL propeller on Piper Super Cub Aircraft. This STC allows installation on PA-18 “150” aircraft with Lycoming O-360 series engines, with future STCs planned for Lycoming O-320 powered Super Cubs and certain popular training aircraft. “Our experimental customers have been […]
Next Gen Aircraft Maintenance Tech Earns National Recognition Among Young Professionals Making a Mark in the Field
For Kerrigan Batsa, the road to becoming one of the top young aviation mechanics in the U.S. began in an unusual place: seated behind the guest services desk. “I was working in customer service for Spirit Airlines at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, PA, when I fell in love with aviation,” Batsa says. Her […]
Airports Council Announces New Leadership
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, announced the election of several new leaders across the organization. Kim Becker, President and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and Jamie L. Rhee, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, were […]
FAA and NASA Sign MOU to Strengthen Partnership in Commercial Space Activities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support commercial space activities related to the transport of government and non-government passengers, cargo, and payloads for both orbital and suborbital missions. “This FAA-NASA collaboration at the Administrator level will advance America’s commercial space […]
New Members Appointed to the Drone Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee or DAC. “The Drone Advisory Committee is key to helping the FAA keep pace with innovation while protecting safety,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Members are executives who represent a variety of unmanned […]
