NASAO announced today that John J. Shea has been selected to join the NASAO team as Manager of Government Relations. Shea, who will start on January 25th, has several years of Hill experience, which includes work as a legislative assistant for Representatives Chuck Fleischmann and Stephen Fincher, both from Tennessee.” “I’m very pleased to welcome […]
Piper Leads the Way to Innovation with Garmin G1000 NXi Certified in Piston Trainer Aircraft
Piper Aircraft has announced that certification on both the twin-engine Piper Seminole and single-engine Archer has been achieved and aircraft deliveries have begun. The University Of North Dakota John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences is the launch customer for the next generation Piper trainers. UND and Piper Aircraft announced the awarded contract in […]
Duncan Aviation Publishes Updated ADS-B Straight Talk Book
Duncan Aviation wants to ensure that our customers, who share our passion for flying, are well-informed when it comes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) NextGen mandates. Toward that end, Duncan Aviation has updated its Straight Talk book on the NextGen initiative Automatic Dependent Surveilance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The January 2020 deadline gets closer every day, and […]
Aviation Enthusiasts to Weigh In on Proposed Washington State Aviation License Plate
A special license plate recognizing aviation could be a new option for Washington state vehicle owners if a proposal for the plate is approved by the state Legislature. The Washington State Aviation License Plate, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation‘s Aviation Division, is a collaborative effort by several aviation organizations represented by the […]
FAA Issues Final Rule on Small Airplane Safety Certification Standards; Aviation Groups Offer Praise, Appreciation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. This innovative rule will reduce the time it takes to move safety enhancing technologies for small airplanes into the marketplace and will also reduce costs for the aviation industry. “Aviation manufacturing […]
Piper Receives Approval of M600 from Canada
Piper Aircraft, Inc. was granted a type certification for its top-of-the-line, single-engine M600 from Transport Canada, paving the way for deliveries of the M600 into the Canadian market. “M600 validation in Canada is exciting news for Piper and our prospective customers in that region,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “We have seen quite […]
JBA Aviation Names Jon Taylor as New President
JB&A Aviation (JBA), a leading full-service aircraft brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Jon Taylor to President of JBA Aviation, Inc. Formerly the Vice President at JBA, Mr. Taylor will begin his new role as Jerry Smith becomes Chairman Emeritus after leading the company as President since 1997. A graduate of Texas A&M University, […]
Piper M600 Achieves Australian Certification
Piper Aircraft, Inc. was granted a type certification for its top-of-the-line, single-engine M600 by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on September 20, 2016, paving the way for the launch of flights by owner operators in the region. “This is a significant milestone for the Piper M600,” said Piper Aircraft CEO Simon Caldecott. “Australian owner/operators have […]
UND Receives First Piper Archer to Upgrade Training Fleet
Piper Aircraft, Inc. delivered the first of 100 new Piper Aircraft trainers to the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, which placed the unprecedented order for 80 Archer TXs and 20 Piper Seminoles in April of this year. “The first delivery to the University of North Dakota is part of […]
FAA Administrator Focuses on the Caribbean
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today outlined the agency’s Caribbean Initiative with media and international stakeholders. “The Caribbean region is of critical importance to the United States,” Administrator Huerta said. “By working together, we are building a foundation of increased cooperation that will allow us to enhance safety and efficiency throughout a region […]
