The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed congressional passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which supports programs critical to aviation safety and advances the industry’s commitment to growth and sustainability. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the $1.5 trillion bipartisan spending package ensures funding for the federal government […]
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GAMA Welcomes Two New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of UAV Turbines and Zipline as Associate Members EPIC. UAV Turbines is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and was founded in 2014. They are focused on the research, design and development of micro-turbines for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) propulsion systems and portable ground power applications. […]
NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Marks One-Year Anniversary of Accomplishment
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently marked the one-year anniversary of its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable, a 12-month period characterized by significant progress on a number of important milestones for the sector. AAM uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places, and can be powered by hybrid […]
NBAA Welcomes Sacha Carey as Vice President, Exhibits
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Sacha Carey, CEM, has joined the organization as its new vice president, exhibits. Carey brings more than 15 years of experience in exhibition and event management to NBAA. As vice president, exhibits, she will work closely with the team responsible for all aspects of strategic planning […]
Aviation Stakeholder Groups Commit to Lead-Free Aviation Fuels Transition
Leaders of aviation and petroleum groups have committed to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of 2030. Announced at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, last week, the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative calls for an industry and government partnership […]
GAMA Releases 2021 Aircraft Shipment and Billings Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the 2021 General Aviation Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference last week. Overall, when compared to 2020, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $25.2 billion, an increase of 10.2%. “The strength and tenacity […]
NBAA’s 75th Anniversary Year Will Highlight Historic Moments to Inspire Future Generations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), which was founded last week in 1947, begins celebrating its 75th anniversary as the leading advocate for business aviation with a series of initiatives designed not only to recognize the milestones marking the industry’s pioneering spirit, but to inspire the next generation of leaders to be a part of […]
NBAA’s New Owner Pilot Association Coalition: A ‘Force Multiplier’ for Aviators Everywhere
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the launch of a new NBAA Owner Pilot Association Coalition (NBAA OPAC), which will bring together leaders of business aircraft owner-pilot organizations in a collaborative effort to tackle top concerns for business aviators and explore opportunities to grow the owner operator community. “NBAA is about serving all […]
National Air and Space Museum’s 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Awarded to Wally Funk and the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Team
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum awards its Michael Collins Trophy annually for Lifetime and Current Achievements. The 2022 recipients are Wally Funk for Lifetime Achievement and the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Team for Current Achievement; they will receive their awards at a ceremony March 24 at the museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, […]
Coalition Calls on EPA to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstocks in Updated RFS
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), on behalf of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide greater opportunities for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as it updates the […]