The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Unmanned Safety Institute have announced plans to develop and implement the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) auditor training program. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are quickly becoming part of existing business aviation operations, or as completely new aviation programs for many […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Inducts Four New Members into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Photo above – Valerie Mosley, Dr. Bernard Harris, Gillette and Donald Herrington. The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) has inducted four new members into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) including aviation legend and record holder Bruce A. Bohannan, astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., air race pioneer Marion P. Jayne and U.S. Air […]
Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship Announces First Annual Black-tie Fundraising Gala
The Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship has announced its first annual Black-tie Fundraising Gala to be held at the CR Smith Museum on October 15, 2022, at 6 pm. There will be VIP sponsor tables as well as tables for individual donors. The evening will consist of a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, and a […]
FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to join the next generation of aviation professionals. This is the FAA’s second funding opportunity for these programs. A total of $10 […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Coming in June
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: Register your drone Interact with […]
Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations
During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand. The company will open a European regional operations office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, scheduled to launch in June 2022, in addition to the recently announced aircraft sales presence based in Valenciennes, […]
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts with Drones
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Historic March Traffic
During March, 1,514,046 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 30 percent compared to March 2021. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 44 percent compared to last year. “March 2022 was the busiest month in the 39-year history of our airport, as well as the best month […]
NBAA Welcomes Kristie Greco Johnson as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that top Capitol Hill strategist, veteran political communications manager and senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) executive Kristie Greco Johnson has been named the association’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, effective June 13. Johnson will direct NBAA’s advocacy efforts with federal, state and local government leaders regarding […]
New Report from AIA, Accenture Details Strategic Plan for the Future of Sustainable Aviation
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Accenture released a comprehensive new report analyzing the state of sustainable aviation technologies in the United States. The study identifies the prioritization and investments necessary for the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The report, Horizon 2050: A Flight Plan for the Future of Sustainable […]
