National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen was inducted into the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame, in recognition of his decades of contributions to the aviation and aerospace industry. “It is an enormous privilege to be part of the aviation community, and to be […]
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GAMA Applauds U.S. House Passage of Advanced Air Mobility Working Group Bill
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) applauded the bipartisan passage of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R 1339) out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill establishes an interagency working group to more effectively engage the federal government in furthering the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector. “The Advanced Air Mobility sector […]
NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses and Airports Provides Foundation for Environmental Engagement
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) unveiled a new sustainability initiative, the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses, to provide aviation businesses and airports a self-certification process for pursuing flexible, cost-effective options to lower their carbon footprint. Developed by a working group under NATA’s Environment Committee, the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses is a […]
NBAA Launches New Safety Management Certificate Program
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has introduced a new Safety Manager Certificate Program to provide introductory to mid-level education on safety in business aircraft operations, reflecting the association’s commitment to safety as one of the industry’s core values. Developed in collaboration with Advanced Aircrew Academy, Convergent Performance and Fireside Partners, the program includes education […]
GAMA Welcomes Four New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of AirCorps Aviation, Dynon Inc. and Kaney Aerospace as Members, and teTra aviation corp as an Associate Member EPIC. AirCorps Aviation is headquartered in Bemidji, Minnesota, and was founded in 2011 as a Warbird restoration shop. They now provide build to print fabrication services focused on […]
NBAA’s Brown Honored by NAA as Distinguished Aviation Statesman
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has recognized NBAA Chief Operating Officer Steve Brown as a Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. The award is given to recognize “contributions of significant value to aeronautics over an extended period of years.” Brown was one of seven people to receive the 2021 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of […]
NBAA to Honor Aviation Safety Champion Don Baldwin with 2021 Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that industry veteran and former association board chair Don Baldwin will receive the 2021 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award during the organization’s 2021 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV. The award will be presented on Oct. 14 during the NBAA-BACE […]
Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC) Awards Chairwoman Roybal-Allard and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger 2021 Aviation Security Guardian Award
The Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC) announced Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger as the 2021 recipients of the SMC Aviation Security Guardian Award. In remembrance of September 11th, the SMC created this award to honor those who elevate Aviation Security standards and support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) […]
GAMA Welcomes Three New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the addition of AIR, Archer, and DBT Aero as Associate Members EPIC. AIR is based in Pardes Hana, Israel, and was founded in 2018. They are developing personal use electric vertical and takeoff (eVTOL) aircraft with a focus on a combination of aerospace innovation, automotive technology and FAA […]
GAMA Publishes Second Quarter 2021 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report
Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings through the second quarter of 2021. Piston, turboprop, business jet and helicopter deliveries increased across all segments during the first six months of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020. “Through the first six months of […]
