Today, a group of 15 aviation associations sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing concern over frequency spectrum relocation affecting radar altimeters, a critical flight safety tool. The group requested that the FCC suspend Auction 107, scheduled to begin Dec. 8, which offers new flexibleâuse overlay licenses for spectrum in the 3.7–3.98 […]
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NTSB Asks FAA to Address Oil Filter Adapter Leak Hazard in Some General Aviation Airplanes
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that oil leaks from aftermarket oil filter adapters have led to at least 11 general aviation accidents since 2004. The NTSB called on the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an airworthiness directive to address an unsafe condition associated with oil filter adapters installed through a supplemental type certificate […]
VBACE Sets the Bar High, Providing New Ways to Connect and Catalyze Industry
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) said the first-of-its-kind Virtual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (VBACE) exceeded expectations for bringing people together in a busy digital marketplace, setting the stage for major announcements, presenting inspiring speakers and providing access to the best thinkers for innovating during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. “VBACE demonstrated that our […]
NATA Promotes Eisenstein and Legere, Welcomes Huggard and Poppy to Team
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced several staff changes. Megan Eisenstein was promoted to Managing Director, Industry and Regulatory Affairs and Jake Legere was named Director of Marketing and Communications. Joining the NATA team are Karen Huggard as its Managing Director of Industry Relations and Christy Poppy as Director of Events. Eisenstein has spent […]
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines Introduce Enhanced Offerings for Customers in 2021
AAdvantage® members will enjoy more rewards when American Airlines and Alaska Airlines implement reciprocal benefits as part of the West Coast International Alliance. “We look forward to offering our loyal members more ways to earn miles and realize the benefits of our West Coast International Alliance with Alaska Airlines,” said American’s Chief Revenue Officer Vasu […]
FAA To Begin Environmental Review at SpaceX Texas Launch Site
SpaceX has informed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it plans to apply for licenses for suborbital and orbital launches of its Starship spacecraft powered by the Super Heavy rocket at its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. The proposed update to Starship/Super Heavy operations falls outside of the scope of the existing final Environmental […]
NBAA’s New, Virtual 2021 Conferences: Equipping Industry for Success, in COVID Moment and Beyond
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced two new, virtual events for the first quarter of 2021, which will bring people together with speakers, educational content and other offerings that will provide a roadmap for surviving, and even thriving, in an ever-changing environment. The new events will take the place of the in-person conferences […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Provides Update on Forces to Flyers Flight Training Demonstration
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced that 32 military veterans completed flight training through the Forces to Flyers initiative, earning commercial multi-engine pilot’s licenses. The Secretary announced the research initiative in 2017 to determine how to assist veterans transitioning to new careers as pilots. “The Forces to Flyers flight training demonstration has helped […]
During Drone Safety Awareness Week, NAAA Urges UAS Operators to be Alert to Low-Flying Agricultural Aircraft
As part of the FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week Nov. 16-22, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is reminding Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to be aware of low-altitude agricultural aircraft operations. “Agricultural aviators fly as low as 10 feet off the ground, at speeds up to 140 mph when making an application, meaning […]
Multi-Platinum Entertainer, Pilot Dierks Bentley to Connect Industry in VBACE Keynote
As the business aviation community concludes a year seeking meaningful opportunities for connections, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced plans to kick off its inaugural Virtual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (VBACE) with critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley, a nationwide headliner who knows the value of connecting with people the world over. VBACE, a […]
