A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio released a statement recently, on behalf of U.S. airlines and their 750,000 employees, applauding President Trump for signing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act includes provisions intended to assist the U.S. airline industry to continue making payroll and protect the jobs of […]
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NBAA, Other Aviation Groups Join in Combating COVID-19 Spread
With the United States facing unprecedented challenges from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined forces with four other aviation groups to inform lawmakers the nation’s general aviation (GA) industry, including business aviation, is prepared to assist as needed to respond to the crisis. “As our nation works […]
Stimulus Package Must Preserve General Aviation’s Vital Role, NBAA Tells Congressional Leaders
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and several industry groups are urging Congress to preserve general aviation’s vital contribution to the U.S. economy as it considers a relief package to support the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. General aviation is crucial to the country’s transportation network, serving as a lifeline for many communities, and Part […]
WWII Heroes Announced to Speak at Arsenal of Democracy Victory Gala
the full lineup of World War II heroes participating in a historic panel discussion during the Arsenal of Democracy Victory Gala, which is the kickoff event of the National 75th WWII Commemoration program, has been announced. The gala will provide a unique opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of WWII experiences from the heroes themselves. This […]
NBAA Welcomes Legislation to Build Aviation Workforce
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) lauded the introduction this week of U.S. Senate Bill 3360 – legislation to create a dedicated forum to foster collaboration between all segments of the nation’s aviation and aerospace industries, with a particular focus on workforce development. The bipartisan measure, introduced Feb. 27 by U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) […]
GAMA Announces Team Promotions and Addition
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the promotions of Kyle Martin to Vice President of European Affairs and Amanda Joyner to Managing Director of Government Affairs. GAMA also announced the addition of Marc Ehudin as Director of Government Affairs. “Over the last several years, Kyle and Amanda have proven to be exceptional leaders. […]
New Members Appointed to Drone Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has appointed two new members to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The new members are Christian Ramsey, President of uAvionix Corp., headquartered in Bigfork, MT, and Lee Moak, founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Moak Group in Washington, D.C. They were appointed on February […]
GAMA Announces 2019 Year-End Aircraft Billing and Shipment Numbers
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) presented the 2019 year-end aircraft billing and shipment numbers, during its annual State of the Industry press conference. In 2019, aircraft deliveries reached a value of $26.8 billion, an increase compared to $24.3 billion in 2018. The number of piston airplane deliveries experienced the largest growth among the segments […]
RTCA, Inc. and SAE International Announce Signing of MOU
Photo above – Terry McVenes, RTCA President & CEO, left, and Raman Venkatesh, SAE Executive Vice President & COO. RTCA, Inc. and SAE International have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate, exchange information, and cooperate in areas of mutual interest ensuring the best use of resources to meet the demands […]
A4A Urges Congress to Reject Tax Hikes on Passengers
Airlines for America (A4A) today urged Congress to reject the proposed tax hikes on air travel that are included in the President’s FY2021 budget request. The suggested tax hikes would cost passengers an additional $2.7 billion per year on top of the $26 billion they paid in 2019. These are unnecessary tax increases that would […]
