National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen told members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space this week that full implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is critical to maintaining America’s lead in global aviation – a shared priority for all stakeholders, […]
Cirrus Aircraft Unveils TRAC Series of Flight Training Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has announced the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the best-selling SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training institutions. The TRAC Series is thoughtfully crafted with reliability, durability and economy in mind to meet the rigors of high-tempo flight operations, while providing industry-leading safety and performance for both the pilot […]
Cessna Citation Longitude Receives FAA Type Certification
Textron Aviation Inc. announced it has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its innovative super-midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Longitude, paving the way for customer deliveries. “With the broadest lineup of business aviation platforms available worldwide, today Textron Aviation welcomes the Longitude into the esteemed Citation family of products and begins […]
FAA Encourages Industry to Think Safety on First Drone Awareness Week
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging the drone community to help spread the word on drone safety with the first National Drone Safety Awareness Week, taking place, Nov. 4-10, 2019. The FAA’s highest priority is to ensure the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS), and during National Drone Safety Awareness Week, the FAA […]
Nearly One Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Grants Announced for 354 Airports in 44 States
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Department will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants to 354 airports in 44 states and Puerto Rico and Micronesia. This is the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. […]
AirMap Acquires Hangar Technology, Expands Capabilities and Technology Offerings to Serve Developers and Enterprises
AirMap has announced its acquisition of Hangar Technology, a drone workflow automation platform for enterprises. The acquisition continues AirMap’s strategy of extending open, connected, and automated airspace management solutions to the entire drone economy and expands Hangar’s reach to new international markets and industry applications. AirMap enables compliant drone operations at scale through automation, inserting […]
Delair Appoints Tripard to Head Global Business Development
Delair has announced the appointment of Baptiste Tripard to the position of Vice President, Global Business Development. The seasoned tech executive with extensive experience in geospatial and data management technologies was most recently the Director of Strategy & Business Development of the drone group at Intel. At Delair, he will focus on the company’s further […]
Author Sarah Byrn Rickman to Receive the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2019 Combs Gates Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that Sarah Byrn Rickman’s two-volume work, “WASPs Pilots,” has earned its author the 17th Annual Combs-Gates Award. Rickman will be presented the $20,000 cash prize on Tuesday, October 22nd, at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 72nd annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) in Las […]
Piper Aircraft Apprenticeship Program Offers Chance to Earn While Learning Manufacturing Career Skills
Piper Aircraft announced that its first group of apprentices has begun their two year-program. The first nine apprentices, who started work in August, shadow skilled aircraft assembly workers and learn all aspects of fabrication and assembly of aircraft during the two-year initiative. Additionally, they attend technical classes and receive hands-on training designed to qualify the […]
Dieter Morszeck Foundation Flying to Bahamas to Aid Hurricane Victims
The German based Dieter Morszeck Foundation is providing aid to the victims of hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas by flying rescue and relief missions out of Florida. Three of their aircraft are airlifting injured and sick persons from the areas ravaged by the hurricane, and bringing in medical personnel, drinking water and food to the […]
