In 1939, five pilots – all unabashed aviation enthusiasts – gathered near Wings Field north of Philadelphia and signed the charter that would launch the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a fledgling group that was destined to become the world’s largest aviation member association. Then, as now, AOPA’s primary mission was to protect the […]
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Embry-Riddle Worldwide Offers UAS workshops in Seattle and Syracuse
Professionals looking to gain a better understanding of the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry can take advantage of a two-day course being offered in Seattle June 5 to 6 and Syracuse June 26 to 27 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include : introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, […]
SITA Wins African Airlines Association Aviation AWARD
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has named air transport IT specialist, SITA, the Aviation ICT Service Provider of the Year for the second year running. The Aviation Suppliers and Stakeholders Award recognizes excellence in service delivery, innovation and competitiveness among the best service providers to the African aviation industry. SITA was selected ahead of the […]
Piper Sells Five Arrow Trainers To Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach
Piper Aircraft Inc. will begin delivering the first of five new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airplanes will serve Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida campus. “The five Piper Arrows join the Embry-Riddle learning fleet of more than 60 pilot training aircraft,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President and CEO Dr. John P. […]
AAAE Questions Airline Opposition to Local Airport Investment as Baggage Fee Collections Skyrocket
With ancillary fee collections adding nearly $6.2 billion to airline coffers in 2013 according to just-released Department of Transportation data, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) today questioned the continued opposition of U.S. carriers to a modest increase in the federal cap on local airport charges to finance necessary airport infrastructure upgrades. “The U.S. […]
MassDOT Aeronautics to Implement Five-Year Plan to Build, Renovate GA Airport Facilities
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division announced plans last week to build or renovate general aviation airport administrative facilities in 15 communities during the next five years. The 15 general aviation airports were chosen as part of a comprehensive, statewide Airport Administration Building Master Plan that identified projects based upon several factors including […]
Sennheiser continues support of increased female participation in aviation
In March, the fourth annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW) took place, with the theme ‘Pushing the limits: 100 years of female aerobatic pilots and 50 years of women flying solo around the world’. Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser participated as a key partner of the event through its Live Your Dream program, which encourages […]
Dallas Selected for CAF National Airbase Location
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced its selection of Dallas Executive Airport as the location for their CAF National Airbase and corporate Headquarters. “After an intensive one-year nationwide search, which began with 23 cities and narrowed to six then three finalists, we are proud to announce that the CAF Board of Directors has selected […]
ASIG completes acquisition of Skytanking USA
ASIG®, a BBA Aviation, plc company, an industry leader in aviation support services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Skytanking USA, Inc., an independent provider of aviation fuel handling services. Under the terms of the agreement, ASIG divested four of its airport fuel operations in Europe to Skytanking Holding […]
GAMA ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2014 AIRPLANE SHIPMENTS AND BILLING NUMBERS
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the industry’s airplane shipments and billings for the first quarter of 2014. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide general aviation (GA) airplane shipments increased 11.9 percent, from 447 units in 2013 to 500 units in 2014. Billings for GA airplanes totaled $5.1 billion […]
