ACSF Welcomes Mercy Flights Inc. to its Membership and Aviation Safety Action Program

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) announced that Mercy Flights Inc., of Medford, Oregon, has become its newest member. Additionally, the company will participate in the ACSF’s third-party facilitation of the FAA’s voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). In welcoming Mercy Flights Inc. to the ACSF membership, ACSF President Bryan Burns noted the rapidly increasing […]

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Leading Edge Flight Academy Partners with Ravn Alaska to Offer Pilots a More Direct – and More Affordable – Path to the Airlines

The financial investment required to become a professional pilot is a hurdle for many aspiring pilots. Additionally, the U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage caused by a training and hiring slowdown from the pandemic and a wave of early retirements. To support the long-term career success of pilot candidates and to help address the […]

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ODAV Aeronautical Study Fees Approved

On August 10, 2022, the State Aviation Board approved amendments to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 738-070-160 to establish a fee for aeronautical studies performed by the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV). Rulemaking was based on Senate Bill 38, passed in the 2021 legislative session. The fee shall be paid by the sponsor or representative of […]

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Precision Renews with Number One Helicopteres Guimbal

Photo above – Sarah Brazel and Bruno Guimbal Precision Support Services, LLC., has renewed its contract with Helicopteres Guimbal as the North American Distributor, following the announcement Guimbal has once again been ranked #1 in Vertical Mag’s Helicopter Manufacturers Survey globally for overall Customer Satisfaction, and with particularly high marks in North America. “We are […]

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NBAA Salutes Rep. Peter DeFazio’s Service to Aviation with American Spirit Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) honored Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-4-OR) with its American Spirit Award, in recognition of his longtime service to the nation’s aviation community and his commitment to the National Aviation System. DeFazio currently serves as chair of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) and has served on that […]

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