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 […]
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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. […]
Virginia Announces Initiative to Explore Adding New Licensed Public Use Turf Runways
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) in conjunction with the Virginia Aviation Board (VAB) are exploring opportunities to develop new licensed turf runways at existing public-use airports to accommodate the needs of student pilots, and operations by gliders, antique/warbird aircraft and tail-wheel aircraft. The Virginia Aviation and Space Workforce Analysis and Strategy Development revealed a […]
Virginia Seaplane Pilots Association” Takes Flight
Virginia has become the first state to establish its own seaplane pilots association according to the Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA). The Virginia Seaplane Pilots Association (VSPA) took wing during the Lake Anna Splash-In, May 23 & 24, 2013. Those attending the seaplane splash-in at Lake Anna voted unanimously to establish the Virginia Seaplane Pilots Association […]
Virginia Meets Goal of 100 Percent Participation in AOPA’s Airport Support Network
The Commonwealth of Virginia has become the first state in the nation to have 100 percent participation in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Support Network (ASN), a program that encourages volunteers to act as liaisons between local communities, area pilots and management at public use airports. The program now enjoys record participation, […]
2013 Virginia Business Aviation Symposium Set for March 26th
Sponsored by the Department of Aviation and the Virginia Aviation Business Association, the 2013 Virginia Business Aviation Symposium is set for March 26th. There will be a discussion and exploration of critical issues and possible partnerships to achieve higher rates for utilization of services which allow business and commerce to move by small aircraft to communities […]
HAI Reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department to Enhance Member Service Offerings
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf (shown at right), currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, […]
