After weeks of interviewing a variety of strong candidates, Cole Barnes has been selected by the Port of Bremerton as the new airport manager for Bremerton National Airport. He will be joining the team beginning April 8th. Barnes, who previously was the Airport Operations Specialist at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, graduated from Central Washington […]
AUVSI and Commercial Drone Alliance Release Guidance on the FAA UAS Remote Identification Rule
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has released a reference document providing guidance to the commercial drone industry on staying compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Remote Identification (RID) Rule. The FAA’s discretionary non-enforcement policy for drone operators attempting to comply with the RID Rule’s […]
Second Round of Washington State Airport Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
It’s time for airports in Washington State to submit their applications for the second round of 2023-2025 Airport Aid Grant Program. The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division anticipates awarding $2 million in funding. Airports can only apply for projects previously submitted through the Statewide Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The SCIP is an unconstrained […]
FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification
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 […]
