The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta will serve as a featured speaker at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015), which runs from Nov. 17 to 19 in Las Vegas, NV. “NBAA is honored to have Administrator Huerta as a speaker at our convention,” said […]
NEW IFR COURSE RELEASED FROM AOPA AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new course designed to provide pilots with tested and proven techniques for flying more safely under instrument flight rules (IFR). The procedures discussed are used by seasoned pilots, instructors, and air traffic controllers in the real world. ASI recommends all instrument-rated […]
RUAG Aviation, Hartzell Propeller’s Recommended Service Facility in Central Europe
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed RUAG Aviation in Lodrino, Switzerland as a Recommended Service Facility. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility covers a wide area of central Europe. RUAG Aviation’s Lodrino facility is an EASA and FAA approved repair station. It is a service center for a number of aircraft manufacturers, including Cirrus, Mooney, […]
Air Transportation Expo Exceeds Expectations in Michigan
The Oakland County International Airport along with the Michigan Business Aviation Association, recently hosted a business aviation expo in Pontiac, Michigan featuring representatives from top aircraft manufacturers as well as charter flight, fractional ownership, and air freight companies. The September 25th Air Transportation Expo, featured over $250 million in static aircraft on display. These included […]
FAA Expands Unmanned Aircraft Pathfinder Efforts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International Inc. to evaluate how the company’s technology can help detect Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the vicinity of airports. In testimony on October 7th before the House Aviation Subcommittee, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker (Shown in a file photo at right) […]
WAI Welcomes Cassandra Bosco as Newest Staff Member
Cassandra Bosco has joined the Women in Aviation International staff as Education and Industry Relations Director. The position was created as part of the organization’s strategic plan to grow WAI’s education offerings and outreach to youth and college and university students. A founding board member of WAI and WAI member #3, Bosco’s background includes serving […]
Unmanned Flying Competition Hosted by Embry-Riddle at National Championship Air Races
Tapping into the latest unmanned technology, attendees at this year’s National Championship Air Races at Reno took to the skies as part of the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Challenge held Sept. 16-20. The 2015 sUAS Challenge, which featured an obstacle and speed course for the unmanned flying vehicles commonly referred to as drones, was […]
Navajo Nation Multi-Airport System Master Plan Finalized
The final steps needed for the completion of the Navajo Nation Airport System Master Plan are underway. This important project began in May of 2014 with a traditional Navajo blessing ceremony, followed by a well-attended project kick-off meeting led by Armstrong Consultants, Inc. and the remainder of the consultant team at the Navajo Division of […]
MAMA Presents Aviation Hall of Fame Award
The Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) has awarded the 2015 Massachusetts Aviation Hall of Fame Award to Sherman W. “Whip” Saltmarsh, Jr. at MAMA’s annual Fall Conference, which took place this year from September 28 â 29 at the Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster, MA. ‘Whip’ Saltmarsh (shown at right with Bob […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Finalizes $68M Airport CIP
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently finalized its statewide airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2016 through 2018 which will result in increased construction activities for the next three years at two dozen Oklahoma public airports. Under the program, $68 million in improvements are planned at airports across the state. “Ensuring that Oklahoma public […]
