Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule. In September 2023, the FAA issued a policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for drone operators who were not able to comply with the Remote ID rule. That policy ended on March 16, […]
Aviation-Labor Coalition Warns of Harm from Tax Proposals Targeting Business Aviation
A diverse coalition of aviation and labor organizations have joined in opposing proposals in the Biden Administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget and regulatory changes that single out business aviation. Following a troubling State of the Union reference to general aviation, President Biden recently unveiled an FY25 budget plan that includes a five-fold fuel tax increase […]
Fin Bonset Joins McFarland Johnson as National Planning Director
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a leading planning and engineering consulting firm in the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Fin Bonset as the National Planning Director. Based in Melbourne, FL, Fin will oversee the company’s continued growth nationally, managing a team of multi-disciplined planning professionals delivering successful aviation, sustainability, and economic development planning projects across […]
Pilots Complete “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program
Photo above – (Left to Right) Kyle Wanner – Director of the ND Aeronautics Commission, Nathan Sayler, Jim O’ Day, Connie Hanson, Rodger Haugen. Multiple pilots were recently presented with awards for participating in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program. This program began in North Dakota in 2011 and it rewards pilots who fly […]
GAMA Highlights U.S. Policies Affecting General Aviation Manufacturing
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: “The general and business aviation industry has supported the Biden-Harris Administration in strengthening safety, furthering workforce investments and enhancing sustainability of the sector. We are pleased to see that the President’s Budget […]
2024 Henderson Trophy to Be Awarded to Safety Leader MedAire
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that MedAire has been chosen to receive the 2024 Clifford Henderson Trophy. MedAire is being honored for its groundbreaking medical and security assistance solutions. With medical, logistics, and safety professionals handling hundreds of thousands of calls annually worldwide, MedAire provides expert medical advice and assistance through dedicated call […]
NATA Opposes Administration’s Onerous Business Aviation Tax Proposals
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) expressed concern about general aviation tax provisions included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget released by the White House today. “Business aviation is in the crosshairs again at a time when it is needed the most,” said NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “The White House budget includes multiple provisions […]
NBAA: President Biden’s Budget Would Harm an Essential American Industry
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed deep concern over the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, issued to Congress today, which includes multiple proposals that would be harmful to an essential American industry. “The Biden administration’s sweeping plan would hurt business aviation and the jobs and communities that depend on it and make […]
Vertical Flight Society Announces 2024 Group Recipients of Its Prestigious Awards
The Vertical Flight Society has announced the 2024 group recipients of its prestigious awards program. Since its establishment in 1944, VFS Awards have paid tribute to the outstanding leaders in the vertical flight community and serve as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Breakfast Banquet […]
Challenger Center and AIAA Announce 2024 Trailblazing STEM Educator Awardees
Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announce Jenn Donais, Sarah Leonard, and Darryl Newhouse as the winners of the 2024 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. Each teacher and their respective schools will be awarded $5,000. Additionally, each teacher will receive free access to Challenger Center STEM […]