AviationManuals has expanded its staff and moved into larger, more environmentally friendly offices to reinforce the client experience, support ongoing growth and to allow for continued product development in new business aviation sectors. “This past year was another strong one for AviationManuals, with a large number of product launches and upgrades,” said CEO Mark Baier. […]
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Airbus Helicopters Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Lakota at Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Airbus hosted a ceremony with leaders of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) to commemorate the UH-72A Lakota’s 10th anniversary at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland. Airbus Helicopters established the Lakota program at the USNTPS in July 2009. Over the past ten years, the UH-72A Lakota fleet there has consistently exceeded operational […]
U.S. Senate Resolution Commemorates AOPA’s Eightieth Anniversary
A Senate resolution, S. Res. 203, commemorating the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s eightieth anniversary passed the full Senate on May 13. The resolution was led by Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). Since 1939, AOPA has represented the interests of general aviation pilots across the United States and has tirelessly advocated to, […]
AOPA Announces 2019 Partnership with Great Lakes Drone Company
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced its new partnership with the Great Lakes Drone Company, allowing AOPA to bring one-of-a-kind light shows to all three 2019 AOPA Regional Fly-In events. Each light show presentation will include more than 80 specialized drone aircraft taking to the sky for an amazing and entertaining light […]
AOPA Welcomes Industry Veteran to Aviation Finance Team
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently welcomed Pamela Cooksey to the AOPA Aviation Finance team as an outside sales representative, where she will be taking on the role of Senior Account Executive. Cooksey brings with her 30 years of experience and was notably featured in American Banker Magazine in 1996, as one of […]
OSI Offers Low Cost Alternative to FAA AWOS
Optical Scientific Inc. (OSI) has announced a lower cost solution for those airports and heliports priced out of the AWOS marketplace. The OSI AWOS AV has all of the FAA certified sensors to meet the requirements for IFR and GPS approaches while remaining under $100,000 USD! The AWOS AV includes Wind Speed / Direction, Wind […]
AOPA Seeking to Fill the Position of Vice President, Airports and State Advocacy
On behalf of AOPA members, the person in this position will lead and direct the development and execution of Association policies and strategies related to advocacy at state and local levels. This person will also manage ongoing programs/initiatives, including airport protection, the Airport Support Network, and programs that promote AOPA’s mission to protect members’ freedom […]
AOPA to Recognize Sean D. Tucker with Hoover Trophy and Rep. Rokita with Hartranft Award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) will be honored for their contributions to general aviation at the second annual Bob Hoover Trophy Reception. The event will be held on the evening of March 8 at Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Historic Terminal A Lobby […]
Nall Report Suggests Optimism on GA Safety
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released the latest edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, a seminal publication that examines GA accident trends in detail. The Nall Report provides the most comprehensive analysis of general aviation safety available. The latest edition includes data through 2013, the most recent year […]
AOPA Receives Top Award for Workplace Wellness
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) received the Gold Level Wellness at Work Award from Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at aceremony held at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum Heights on June 10. Forty-two Maryland businesses received awards and only nine received Gold level awards. There are […]
