The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will honor several pioneers in aviation and aviation safety during its virtual fifth-annual AOPA R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy Award presentation on February 3. The celebration will take place virtually this year. The event, which is typically limited to 200 people and takes place in the historic Terminal A at […]
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State Aviation Officials Endorse Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary
Today, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the leaders of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation endorsing Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation and encouraging his swift confirmation. The letter, signed by Bobby Walston, NASAO Board Chair and Director of the North Carolina Department of […]
FAA Seeks Public Comment on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to seek public comment on the existing noise research portfolio, including the Neighborhood Environmental Survey, and additional areas recommended for investigation. The notice is available on FAA’s website. The FAA is sharing information on its aircraft noise research programs that includes a portfolio of research initiatives related to […]
FAA Releases New Revision of FAA Heliport Design Guide
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 […]
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 […]
