Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone pilots to quickly gain authorization and provides Air Traffic professionals with awareness of where drones may be operating. “This system has allowed […]
FAA Reports Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers
Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 9,723 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of […]
ATP Flight School Opens New Training Center in Pittsburgh During Pilot Shortage
ATP Flight School is opening its 70th location at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., just 10 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, bringing professional airline pilot training to the Pittsburgh region during an unprecedented pilot shortage. Through the Airline Career Pilot Program, aspiring pilots in the area can now fast-track their career to the […]
FAA Designates Los Angeles Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ For Super Bowl LVI
The FAA and local, state and federal law enforcement will be actively looking for illegal drone operations. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVI. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will prohibit drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 18,000 feet in altitude. The Temporary Flight […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame issues “Call for Entries” for A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Teacher of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 36th Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to educators from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade in a public, private, […]
Betsy Huber of the National Grange Joins Alliance Board of Directors
The Alliance for Aviation Across America announced that Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, has joined its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled that Betsy Huber has joined the Alliance Board of Directors,” said Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the President of the Alliance’s Board of […]
Skyway and TruWeather Announce Strategic Partnership
Skyway Technologies Corp. has announced TruWeather Solutions as their newest strategic partner. Together, these companies will combine their high-tech traffic navigation systems and weather risk management products. This partnership will work to provide a standardized protocol by which autonomous aircraft within the urban air space can operate safely and more efficiently. Skyway, an air traffic […]
NAHF Receives Grant to Support Heritage Hall and Education Center
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is honored to share that the renovation of their Heritage Hall and Education Center (HHEC) will be supported by a generous grant provided by The Berry Family Foundation. NAHF President and CEO, Amy Spowart, said, “The support from the Berry Family will have a substantial impact on our […]
Haritaevi Aviation Engineering Offering Obstruction Evaluation Tool in U.S.
Haritaevi Aviation Engineering Inc. Co. is now offering Obstacleanalyze, an Obstruction Evaluation Software that has been serving under ICAO standards since 2016 and is now available under FAA standards throughout the United States. Obstacleanalyze is an easy-to-use Obstruction Evaluation Software Solution. It allows users to analyze 14 CFR Part 77 surfaces. Users can do a […]
Dee Howard Education Fund Launched; The Journey Begins
The Dee Howard Education Fund (DHEDF) has announced the Launch of the Fund’s website and social media platforms. The Mission of the DHEDF is to develop (in collaboration with others) programming, resources, curriculum, and initiatives to engage primarily underserved Pre-K thru 12 students in STEAM learning based on the use of automotive and/or aeronautical project-based […]
