The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft. The rule streamlines and clarifies procedures to obtain FAA approval for supersonic flight testing in the United States. “Today’s action is a significant step toward reintroducing civil supersonic flight and demonstrates […]
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FAA Announces Record Year for Commercial Space Activity
A record number of launches, new streamlined launch and reentry licensing regulations, and a historic licensed crewed mission are some of the noteworthy commercial space transportation achievements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2020. The FAA will build on these accomplishments in the coming year. “This record-setting year in launches, and the new streamlined […]
P3 Tech Consulting and Five-Alpha Announce Strategic Partnership
P3 Tech & Five-Alpha announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, combining P3 Tech’s expertise in tech law, regulation, policy and plans with Five-Alpha’s industry leadership in infrastructure standards, regulations, and code development. This announcement brings together two leaders in the rapidly evolving and ever-changing arena […]
FAA Announces New Airport Grant Program
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133) (PDF), signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020, includes $2 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) […]
RAF Names Director of Marketing
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) is pleased to announce that intern Kodi Myhre will become the RAF Director of Marketing, beginning the first of the year, freeing RAF Administrative Director Tricia McKenna to devote more time to special RAF projects. Stepping into full time for the RAF, Kodi said, “I’m most looking forward to becoming […]
A “Fixed-Winger’s” First Ride in a Gyroplane
By Jim Bildilli With nearly every aviation show cancelled this year, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the 12th annual Midwest LSA Expo was going to be held at the Mt. Vernon-Outland Airport (MVN) in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Previous Expos have always been informative and offered the ability to see and learn about the […]
BrightPortal Gains FAA Certificate of Conformance/Certification for SOLAR Powered LED Pavement Markers
BrightPortal Resources, LLC has announced that the company has gained L-853 (AC 150/5345-39D) Certificate of Conformance/FAA Certification on its SOLAR Powered LED retro-reflective pavement markers. “We are very excited and honored,” said Tim Cowsert, President and CEO of BrightPortal. “We are blessed to have an 11-year proven track record of offering a cost effective and […]
FAA Grants NATA Extension of Existing Relief and New Check Airman Exemption
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) was pleased to announce to its members the granting of COVID-related relief extending deadlines for proficiency and competency checks and completion of crew training. The Association worked to secure a vital exemption, FAA Exemption No. 18685, extending the timeframe for a check airman to conduct a proficiency or competency […]
RTCA Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors and Advisory Board
RTCA, Inc. announced the appointment of two new members to its governing bodies. Mr. Dan Murray was appointed to RTCA’s Board of Directors replacing Mr. Todd Zarfos, who recently retired from Boeing. Mr. Murray currently serves as Chief Engineer of the P-8 Poseidon program for Boeing Defense, Space, and Security and had a previous role […]
Industry Groups Release Guidance on Aircraft Leasing Best Practices
As part of a comprehensive industry response to federal concerns over illegal charter flights – including those conducted under so-called “sham dry lease” arrangements – the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and other leading industry groups today announced the publication of the “General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide,” which breaks down key regulatory information related to […]
