The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that nine aviation and aerospace projects will compete for the prestigious 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 102 years the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aviation and aerospace achievement. Awarded annually ““…for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some […]
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Piper, Liberty University Enter Long Term Agreement
Piper Aircraft has delivered a new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Liberty University School of Aeronautics. The new Piper Arrow single-engine trainer joins a growing fleet of teaching aircraft including other Piper Arrows, Piper Seminoles and Cessna 172s. (Photo – Simon Caldecott of Piper Aircraft with David Young of Liberty University) The recent delivery […]
“Virginia Warbird Association” Seeks Unity for Local Warbird Enthusiasts
The Virginia Warbird Association has been established to educate, promote and preserve warbird operations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. A warbird is defined as any vintage military aircraft now operated by a civilian organization or individual. The creation of the Virginia Warbird Association hopes to honor Virginia’s aviation heritage and the men and women who […]
EXIT LANE MONITORING HOT TOPIC AT AVIATION SECURITY SUMMIT
Exit Lane Monitoring seemed to be the topic du jour for many of the more than 170 registered attendees at this year’s AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit, held last week in Arlington, Virginia. The 13th annual event (the first summit was a result of the attacks on 9-11), saw many top Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials […]
Southwest Airlines lands at Richmond International Airport (RIC
Southwest Airlines started service this week at Richmond International Airport. The low-fare, no-frills carrier is entering the Richmond market initially with just one daily round-trip, nonstop flight to Orlando, Fla., the capital region’s No. 3 destination with about 173,000 annual passengers. But while Southwest’s arrival at RIC may have small short-term impact, in the long […]
NASAO Selects Burdette as 2013 Ambassador of Aviation
Virginia Department of Aviation Director, Randall Burdette, has been selected by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) to receive the Kenneth A. Rowe Ambassador of Aviation Award. Named after a previous Virginia Director, the award honors a state aviation director who embodies spirit, optimism, and fierce pride in the capabilities of the state […]
Mauiva Landing at Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport
On Tuesday, July 16, Mauiva AirCruise landed at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, on their inaugural flight into the area. Mauiva is bringing international visitors to the City of Manassas on their journey around the East Coast. Mauiva selected Manassas Regional Airport as a regular stopping point for their AirCruise tour because of the airport’s […]
Helicopter Association International Relocates to New Headquarters
The executives and staff of Helicopter Association International (HAI) have moved into the association’s new headquarters facility, located a few blocks away from its previous location in Alexandria, Va. The new, larger space allows HAI to meet growth requirements to better serve members and provides office space, classrooms and meeting room facilities for visiting members. […]
NAA Presents Henderson Trophy to Colonel Joseph Kittinger
The National Aeronautic Association presented the 2013 Cliff Henderson Trophy to Colonel Joseph Kittinger, USAF (Ret.) at a recent luncheon in Crystal City, Virginia. On August 16, 1960, Joe Kittinger became an aviation pioneer with the “highest step in the world” when he made history as he ascended to 102,800 feet in a high-altitude balloon […]
Helicopter Association International Relocates to New Headquarters
The executives and staff of Helicopter Association International (HAI) have moved into the association’s new headquarters facility, located a few blocks away from its previous location in Alexandria, Va. The new, larger space allows HAI to meet growth requirements to better serve members and provides office space, classrooms and meeting room facilities for visiting members. […]
