The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed as a Representative member to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). Ellman was selected by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to represent the commercial drone industry for a two-year term. CDA is the first-ever drone organization to […]
Collaborative Effort of States Moves Toward Consensus on Key Issues for Safe and Sustainable AAM
Photo above – courtesy of Kenji Sugahara. Twenty-seven states and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) held the third meeting of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multi-state Collaborative in The Dalles, Oregon. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Aviation and Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, the Collaborative’s meeting featured growing participation […]
International Aviation Safety Leader Announces Plans for WYVERN Way of Safety Podcast Series
WYVERN, an international leader in aviation safety and risk management, chose National Aviation Day to launch its WYVERN Way of Safety podcast, a new series designed to elevate aviation safety with support from WYVERN team members and other aviation industry experts who share their stories and insights on a wide range of relevant safety topics. […]
ALDOT Announces Grants for Several Municipal Airports
Photo above – The Auburn University Regional Airport will receive a portion of the airport grants issued by ALDOT. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently announced the award of over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation […]
Wade Recognized as Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award Winner
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is pleased to announce that Katelyn Wade, ODAA Marketing & Outreach Coordinator has been honored with the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award in the category of Public Service and Policy. NextGen Under 30 celebrates the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries […]
Aerospace Sector in OK Sees Remarkable Growth Since Birth of Aviation and Aerospace Day
Since the legislature established Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day, the state’s Aerospace and Aeronautics sector has been soaring to new heights. During the 2017 legislative session, Senator Chris Kidd of Waurika and former Representative Scott Biggs of Marlow passed Senate Bill 47, creating Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Day on August 19. The day coincides with […]
National Aviation Day Creates Great Opportunities to Promote Careers in Aviation
Photo above – Lone Star Flight Museum. Each year throughout the country on August 19th, National Aviation Day provides a great opportunity for organizations to promote careers in aviation. That was certainly true for a number of organizations in Texas including the Lone Star Flight Museum. “National Aviation Day is the best day of the […]
Signature Aviation Launches BRAVO Program for Small and Medium-Sized Private Aviation Operators
Signature Aviation has introduced BRAVO by Signature, a free membership program with a hospitality focus to amplify the guest experience for small and medium-sized Jet A operators. BRAVO by Signature has been in development for the past year and was built to address the changing needs of one of the largest, yet often underserved, segments […]
NTSB Special Investigation Recommends Safety Improvements to Commuter, On-Demand and Other Commercial Aviation Operations
A special investigation of more than 500 accidents by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed safety vulnerabilities in the sector of commercial aviation that includes commuter air carriers, air tour operators, air ambulance services, on-demand business jet charters and other operations. The report identified safety issues in aviation operations conducted under Title 14 Code of […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
