The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week that it plans to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort will be part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. Interested manufacturers, vendors, and integrators of drone detection and/or mitigation […]
FAA Continues Drone Integration Initiatives
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced 26 schools have been selected so far to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI). The FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program allows educational institutions to collaborate with the FAA to help students pursue their aviation career goals. The UAS-CTI program recognizes institutions that prepare students […]
NATA’s General Aviation Advancing America Initiative Lands at Airports Across Colorado
Recently, the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) “General Aviation Advancing America” initiative took flight, landing at seven total regional airports throughout Colorado. NATA Senior Vice President Ryan Waguespack led focus groups with essential community and aviation stakeholders in Loveland, Longmont, Salida, and Meadow Lake to discuss how rural airports serve as a runway for economic […]
AOPA PLANS NEW LOOK FOR 2021 EVENTS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association event lineup will look a bit different in 2021, but what won’t change is AOPA’s commitment to meeting members where they live and fly. The year 2020 has been altered in almost every aspect of daily life, and AOPA has felt the sting through the postponement and cancelation of […]
Piper Meridian Receives G1000 NXi Upgrade Certification
Piper Aircraft announced that Garmin International, Inc, has achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the G1000 NXi upgrade for G1000 equipped Meridian aircraft. The G1000 NXi integrated flight deck upgrade is available immediately for these aircraft through select Garmin dealers and features several new enhancements such as SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, geographical map […]
SFO is the First US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID Testing for Airport Employees
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the launch of the first rapid COVID-19 testing program for airport employees in the United States, partnering with Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care to provide employee testing both on-airport and at nearby Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Bay Area care locations. The program launched with the testing of airline flight crews […]
Business Jet Sales Soar This Summer
The pace of used aircraft sales picked up sharply in June and July after April/May doldrums brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact. Dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported 103 closed sales transactions in July, more than three per day for every day of the month. In June […]
Governor McMaster Proclaims August 15 -22 South Carolina Aviation Week
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August 15 – 22, 2020 South Carolina Aviation Week. South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating the week with social media outreach and small events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, […]
Fort Myers to Gain Seven UA Nonstop Destinations This Winter
The Lee County Port Authority has announced that United Airlines will inaugurate new service between Fort Myers, Fla. and seven destinations this winter season. Starting Nov. 6, 2020, United Airlines will start nonstop daily service to Boston (BOS), Cleveland (CLE) and New York-LaGuardia (LGA) from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). On Dec.17, 2020, they will […]
Cirrus Aircraft Expands Offerings for International Customers
Cirrus Aircraft has announced expanded services for international owners of Cirrus aircraft to further enhance the customer experience, including the availability of international finance options through Cirrus Finance™ and the launch of an EASA-approved Vision Jet™ Training program in Europe. Cirrus Finance Expands Internationally Known in the industry for competitive rates and excellent service, Cirrus […]
