As with any membership organization, the year ahead for the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA), promises to bring both challenges and opportunities. Matthew Smith, AzAA’s new President, says the organization is well positioned and equipped to deal with both. “The biggest challenge could be working through some legislative issues,” said Smith. “Some legislators want to […]
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SkyWest Airlines Withdraws Termination Notice for Salina, KS
As a result of a pilot shortage having an acute impact on the regional airline industry, SkyWest Airlines, Inc. operator of United Express service at the Salina Regional Airport filed a notice to terminate their service at 29 regional airports across the country. Salina Regional Airport was part of this original filing on March 10, […]
MissionGO Provides Michigan’s First Real-World Cargo Delivery Operations via UAS
MissionGO Unmanned Systems, a global leader in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) production and operations, and Airspace Link, a leading UAS technology and infrastructure company, teamed up for Michigan’s first real-world cargo delivery operations via UAS. Working in collaboration with Beaumont Health Spectrum Health (BHSH), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), NextEnergy, and metropolitan Detroit community leaders, […]
Attorney Peter Sobota Becomes Board Certified in Aviation Law
Attorney Peter Sobota has become Board Certified in Aviation Law. Board certification is the Florida Bar’s official independent determination of a lawyer’s expertise to practice in a specialty field of law. It is the gold standard for Florida lawyers, representing recognition by a lawyer’s peers that they have attained a level of professional expertise in […]
NBAA Welcomes Formation of Congressional AAM Caucus
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the creation of the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Caucus, which will help educate members about this revolutionary emerging technology. Powered by electric or hybrid propulsion, AAM offers significant potential to improve mobility and complement existing public transportation networks while reducing congestion and carbon and noise […]
Kathy Megarry Named MAC Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has named Kathy Megarry as the organization’s new Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations. “Kathy’s experience in human resources and labor relations in both the public and private sectors will be critical in our efforts to recruit and retain the best talent, diversify our workforce, and expand awareness […]
AOPA Introduces Poker Run National Flight Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association introduces the Poker Run National Flight Challenge. The first poker run of its kind! Designed by pilots, for pilots, players collect their hand of virtual cards following a 7 Card Stud inspired format. Check-in at different airports around the US and earn a new card at each check-in for […]
AOPA’S Air Safety Institute Releases ‘Meet the Extra 300’ — First In a New Beyond Proficient Video Series
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released its first video in a new Beyond Proficient video series that takes you into the cockpit of an Extra 300 aerobatic airplane. “The videos demonstrate how upset recovery training with a qualified aerobatics flight instructor can help pilots better understand the dynamics of unusual […]
STC Approved for Hartzell Propeller 3-Blade Mooney Bravo Prop
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved to replace McCauley propellers on Mooney M20M/TLS/Bravo series single-engine aircraft with Hartzell Propeller’s 75-inch diameter three-bladed aluminum props. Airplanes covered by the STC are powered by TIO-540-AF1A and TIO-540-AF1B Turbocharged Lycoming Sabre engines. “Installing Hartzell’s Scimitar-style prop covered by this STC delivers 8-10 percent improvement in climb […]
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Learn to Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft with Rutland County RC Flyers Club
Photo above – RC Flyers member Brant Duffy shows CAP cadets a rubber band powered aircraft he built during an RC Flyers Club event. Cadets participating (left to right): C/SrA Elliot Rosenberg, C/TSgt Samuel Sargent, C/Amn Noah Sargent, C/Amn Levi Mead, C/SrA Cayden Brown, and C/1st Lt. Eliana Sargent.Photo Credit: Peter Galligan Civil Air Patrol […]
