Pilots will take to the skies and see the state on Thursday, Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 25, for the annual 2021 Fly Kansas Air Tour. The Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE) and the Kansas Department of Transportation Aviation Division have set the route this year to include stops in Wellington, Fort Scott, Ottawa, […]
AOPA Foundation Receives the Highest Rating from Charity Navigator
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation has been recognized by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest guide for philanthropic decision making and evaluating a sizable portion of the more than 1.5 million U.S. charities. In its in-depth, data-driven, and objective analysis, the organization singled out the AOPA Foundation for its best practices and for exceeding […]
Cozen O’Connor Enhances its Aviation Practice with the Addition of Jonathon Foglia
Cozen O’Connor announced that Jonathon H. Foglia has joined the firm’s Transportation and Trade Practice in Washington, D.C., as a member. He brings extensive experience counseling aviation industry clients on a wide range of regulatory and commercial matters. Foglia also represents travel industry clients on compliance with consumer protection statutes and regulations. Foglia joins Cozen […]
NBAA Applauds Selection of Pioneering Garmin Autoland Technology for 2020 Collier Trophy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulated Garmin International on earning the prestigious 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, the world’s first certified emergency autonomous system to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention. “The Garmin Autoland system marks a significant improvement in civil aviation,” said Jim Albaugh, chairman of the […]
Modernization at Kansai International Airport Launched
VINCI Airports and its partner ORIX, concession owners of Kansai International Airport, launched the modernization of the airport’s Terminal 1 on May 28th, the largest works program since the airport was opened in 1994. In line with Japan’s tourism strategy and economic development of the Kansai region, the project will continue and accelerate the modernization […]
FAA Approves Renewal of Oklahoma Spaceport License
After completing a comprehensive review, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the renewal of the spaceport license for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority. The license authorizes the Authority to operate a launch site at the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark in Burns Flat, Okla., in support of FAA-licensed or –permitted suborbital missions by reusable launch vehicles. […]
Aviation Groups Recognize FAA’s Bahrami for Years of Service
NBAA and NATA expressed their appreciation to FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami for his decades-long service at the agency. Bahrami recently announced his retirement, effective June 30. In particular, NBAA applauded Bahrami’s unique focus on pioneering risk-based safety programs. His perspectives have been especially valuable in providing informed, yet nimble responses to […]
Drone Software Provider Airspace Link Supports First U.S. Multimodal Autonomous Systems Delivery of Organs in Ohio
Airspace Link, Inc., a provider of solutions designed to help state and local government agencies better plan for and manage the safe integration of drones into their communities, supported the nation’s first autonomous, multi-modal Organ Transplant Transportation recently in Ohio. Airspace Link, participated in a demo that used a combination of manned and unmanned aircraft […]
Goodyear Blimp Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Airshow
For the first time in six years, the Goodyear Blimp will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer. Wingfoot Three’s appearance marks the 50th anniversary of the first visit by a Goodyear Blimp to what has become the world’s largest airshow. Goodyear Aviation will also exhibit in booth #489 at the show, which runs from […]
SB 893 Resolves Accreditation Issue with Engineer Tax Credits for Aerospace
A bill that would ensure clarity for those engineers and employers using one of the best aerospace tax incentive programs in the state of Oklahoma was signed by the Governor on May 28. Senate Bill 893 by Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond and Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, is the culmination of a multi-year effort by the […]
