Bolen Reports ‘Genuine Progress’ on Sustainable Fuels with Signing of Inflation Reduction Act into Law

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today welcomed President Biden’s signing into law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes an NBAA-championed blenders tax credit (BTC) for producers of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, a $1.25 per gallon credit will be available for each gallon […]

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Adacel Commemorates 20 Years of Collaboration with the United States Air Force

On August 17th, Adacel Technologies Limited (Adacel), an industry leader in advanced air traffic management solutions and simulation and training systems and the United States Air Force (USAF) representatives commemorated 20 years of collaboration with a ceremony during the Joint Service ATC Symposium, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 2002, USAF awarded its first major […]

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FAA Awards $2.7M in Drone Research to Support Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. “Every second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. […]

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Phoenix Aviation Department Names Jay DeWitt Assistant Director/Chief Development Officer; Roxann Favors as Assistant Director/Chief Revenue Officer

Jay DeWitt, a 28-year professional with the City of Phoenix, has been named Assistant Director/Chief Development Officer for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. Roxann Favors, a leader with nearly 20 years of management experience at the City of Phoenix, has been named Assistant Director/Chief Revenue Officer. The Aviation Department owns and operates Phoenix Sky […]

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American Airlines Announces Agreement to Purchase Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft

American Airlines and Boom Supersonic has announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft. Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce […]

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Alaska Airlines and Gevo Enter Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sales Agreement for 37 Million Gallons Per Year for Five Years

Gevo, Inc. has announced a new fuel sales agreement with Alaska Airlines. The Agreement provides for Alaska Airlines to purchase 37 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years through Gevo’s future commercial operations. Gevo’s SAF deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. Alaska Airlines is a member of oneworld® global […]

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2022 South Carolina Aviation Week Promotes Economic and Educational Impact of Aviation Industry

South Carolina Aviation Week is August 14-20, 2022. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. “The promotion of Aviation week helps develop intentional pathways for promoting interest in aviation […]

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Australian Student Rocketry Director Named Youth Space Leader

USYD Rocketry Team Director Alison Lockley was named one of 2022’s Young Australian Space Leaders by the Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA). Selected winners receive a scholarship providing them with the opportunity to attend the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and the Space Generation Congress (SGC). Having recently led the Sydney team to win the annual […]

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