The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local and regional airports in Nunavut. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, four airports in Nunavut will receive over $5.4 million for safety-related projects and equipment that will help maintain safe airport operations for […]
NBAA Board Elections Announced at NBAA Annual Meeting
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) re-elected two individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held as part of NBAA’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Charlie Precourt recently retired as the vice president and general manager of the Propulsion Systems business at Northrop Grumman. He […]
Sierra Charlie Aviation Enhances ‘Aviator’ Program with Second ALSIM AL172 Simulator
Sierra Charlie Aviation has renewed its trust in ALSIM by purchasing the second AL172 simulator. The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is an exact replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 auto pilot. Scott Campbell, Sierra Charlie […]
FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the safety guidelines of a FAA-recognized community-based organization. The organization is required to develop its safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA and […]
RTCA and EUROCAE Host Global Aviation Spectrum Summit December 13-14
RTCA and EUROCAE are hosting a global summit to address the opportunities and challenges of the evolving aviation frequency spectrum allocations and how they will drive innovation to meet future technology needs. The Global Aviation Spectrum Summit’s objective is to bring together key stakeholders and decision-makers on spectrum allocation, regulation, and usage for a discussion […]
RTCA Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
RTCA, Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau and Dr. Kerry Buckley to its Board of Directors. Chris Rocheleau was recently named the new chief operating officer for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). In that role he oversees all of NBAA’s activities related to aircraft and flight department operations, including administrative, financial, and human […]
Cessna Caravan to Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Aviation Unit
Textron Aviation Inc. announced a signed purchase agreement for one Cessna Caravan aircraft destined for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. The Cessna Caravan will join two Bell 505 helicopters recently placed on order by the FWC. “The Cessna Caravan is a proven platform for public safety agencies around […]
NBAA Recognizes Air Traffic Controller for Going ‘Above and Beyond’ During May 2022 Emergency
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today recognized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Controller Robert Morgan with its Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement. On May 10, 2022, Morgan was on duty at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) when a passenger onboard a Cessna 208 Caravan contacted the tower to report the plane’s […]
Williams International Makes Generous Donation to AOPA’s You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Initiative
The AOPA Foundation announced a substantial $500,000 donation from Williams International in support of You Can Fly and its innovative High School Aviation STEM Curriculum — helping to ensure a healthy future for aviation and aerospace. The generous gift will enable You Can Fly to further introduce high school students to rewarding career opportunities in […]
Textron Aviation Expands Parts Distribution Operations at Its HDQ Location to Better Serve Global Customer Base
Textron Aviation today announced a significant move to add 180,000 square feet of space to its parts distribution operations to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker products. Located at the company’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, the expansion supports parts availability for the thousands of aircraft operating about the world which […]
