General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future. The FAA issued the following statement […]
Aims Community College to Launch New Aircraft Maintenance Training Center and Degree Program
Aims Community College is set to open a new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center along with the launch of an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) degree program in January 2026. At its November meeting, the Aims Community College Board of Trustees approved creating the A&P degree program, along with an allotted $21.8 million to complete and […]
Major Stephen Keck to Receive 2022 Mackay Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Major Stephen D. “Ali” Keck, USAF, is the recipient of the 2022 Mackay Trophy. The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (CSAF) names the honoree of the award, which the NAA administers. The CSAF chose Major Keck as the recipient of the prestigious recognition […]
Cirrus Aircraft Adds Second FAA-Certified Vision Jet Simulator for World-Class Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft announced the addition of a second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator to serve the company’s expansion plans and provide access to world-class flight training, including initial type-ratings and recurrent training for new and pre-owned aircraft owners at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. The latest Vision Jet simulator, built […]
GAMA President & CEO Testifies before Congress Regarding FAA Reauthorization
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation in a hearing entitled: “Turbulence Ahead: Consequences of Delaying a Long-Term FAA Bill”. In his testimony, Bunce conveyed the importance of Congress moving at maximum velocity operating […]
GA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
Several general aviation (GA) groups have advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation.” […]
Aviation Groups Mourn the Passing of GA Advocate Selena Shilad
The general aviation community lost a “fierce advocate” with the November 24 passing of Selena Shilad, the executive director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA). Shilad, who was 45, died after a brief illness. She joined the Alliance after it was formed in 2007 and was promoted to executive director within a year, […]
Kelly Fredericks Named Prescott City Interim Airport Director
Prescott City Manager Katie Gregory has named a former state aviation official, Kelly Fredericks, PE, AAE to the role of interim Airport Director while a permanent full-time director is sought. Fredericks will take on the leadership role on a part-time basis, assisting airport staff with technical, operational and project management. In a memo to City […]
South Carolina Aeronautics Commission Approves Nearly $2.8 Million in Airport and Educational Grants Throughout the State
In its meeting on November 14, 2023, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission approved 23 grant requests totaling nearly $2.8 million. A diverse range of projects includes the purchase of programmable drones for the Challenger Learning Center in Columbia, the replacement of Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment at Donaldson Field, the installation of an Automated Weather […]
The Vertical Flight Society Selects Competitors for Annual Student eVTOL Drone Competition
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the selection of teams from 16 universities to compete in the fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. The 16 academic teams involved in the competition represent universities located in 12 US states, plus Canada, India and Malaysia. The selection marks the largest number of academic teams to […]
