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 […]
NATA Launches New Resource Highlighting Careers in Aviation Business
The National Air Transportation Association has launched the NATA Career Center, a comprehensive resource for industry recruitment and career development. An evolution of NATA’s job board, the NATA Career Center enables members to connect with aviation business professionals worldwide, offers guidance on career changes, educates new and potential aviation industry entrants, and provides resources for […]
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 […]
Honda Aircraft Company Extends Partnership with FlightSafety International
Photo above – Brad Thress (left), FlightSafety International President and CEO Hideto Yamasaki, Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO. Honda Aircraft Company and FlightSafety International have announced a 25-year extension to their existing 15-year-old partnership that will continue the two companies’ innovative relationship until 2047. The agreement builds on a partnership that combines the strengths […]
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 […]
IADA Business Aviation Scholarship Applications Open Through Sept. 1
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting student applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2022. Grants funded by the IADA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000. The IADA Foundation, a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization, has arranged with 21 public and private colleges and universities to offer individual scholarships to […]
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 […]
