The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) announced the appointment of Liz Forro as the organization’s Policy Director. Liz will work closely with the CDA’s membership, government partners and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies that facilitate the scalable and safe use of commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Liz is a seasoned policy leader with a […]
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All Systems Go for GA National Mall Flyover in May
Photo above – AOPA President Mark Baker pilots his Cessna Caravan over the National Mall during the practice run for the May 11 AOPA National Celebration of GA Flyover. Photo courtesy of David Tulis/AOPA. Whether you call it a practice or a dress rehearsal, AOPA calls it a complete success. Four aircraft took off from […]
Adams and Reese Lands Veteran Attorneys to Launch Aviation and Aerospace Practice
Marc Warren, former FAA acting chief counsel and deputy chief counsel, and Paul Alp, former Boeing senior counsel, have joined the law firm of Adams and Reese. The two bring over 60 years of combined experience representing the aviation and aerospace industry’s leading companies. Their practice will be based in the Washington, DC office. Warren […]
AOPA Plans National Celebration of GA Flyover of Washington D.C.
A wide array of aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s storied history will be on full display over the National Mall during a spectacular May 2024 commemoration of the numerous contributions the GA industry has provided to our nation since 1939. The planned celebration, coinciding with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 85th […]
HevenDrones Presenting Hydrogen-Powered UAS at Modern Day Marine Expo in DC
HevenDrones will be presenting its hydrogen-powered UAS, the H2D55, at the Modern Day Marine Expo in Washington, DC, from June 27th-29th. HevenDrones will discuss the paradigm shift its hydrogen-powered UAV provides as well as additional model configurations in its hydrogen-powered product line. Improvements in EVTOL technology are creating new defense and security use cases, including […]
NATCA President Rich Santa Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Rich Santa offered testimony last week to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation under the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The topic of the hearing was “FAA Reauthorization: Navigating the Comprehensive Passenger Experience.” President Santa’s official written testimony can be found here. A recording of his oral […]
MarketPlace Development Partners with Master ConcessionAir to Bring P.F. Chang’s to Reagan National Airport
MarketPlace Development, Master ConcessionAir, and P.F. Chang’s® have announced the opening of the popular Asian eatery at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Concourse E (Gates 46-59). This airport location joins the six existing P.F. Chang’s locations in the Washington metropolitan area. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant brings elevated Asian cuisine for travelers on the go at DCA., […]
Greg Principato to Retire from the National Aeronautic Association
Following a long career of public service, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that President and CEO, Greg Principato, will retire from the association effective on September 15, 2023. Principato has served the NAA since 2016. “On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Greg for all he has done for the […]
ACSF Deeply Saddened by Passing of Aviation Safety Expert, Russ Lawton
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Russ Lawton, who held key roles within aviation safety organizations for more than 40 years, including most recently as the Foundation’s Vice President of Operations. After a prolonged illness, he died on January 14th at the age of 70. “It would be […]
Stephen Alterman to Receive the 2022 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence
The Board of the Aero Club of Washington has announced that Stephen Alterman, President of the Cargo Airline Association, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Established in 1993, the Engen Trophy is awarded for ““… a record of lifetime achievement; or a single […]
