Danny Rhodes submitted the following photo and note: “Took my great-grandson, Kayden, up for his first flight in the 172 out of Lancaster Regional Airport (KLNC) in Texas. He’s now a fanatic and can’t wait to go again!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
NBAA, NASAO support legislation to fund FAA during future government shutdown
The United States is home to the world’s largest, busiest, and most complex airspace system. Civil aviation alone has a $1.5 trillion impact on the economy, creating more than 11 million jobs, according to industry groups.
Video: Helping cancer survivors take flight
A new video tells the story of a flight camp for cancer survivors in Montana.
NAA announces 2018 Collier Trophy finalists
For 107 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the most important projects, programs, individuals, and accomplishments in history.
Six people earn NBAA Leadership Conference Scholarships
The Leadership Conference Scholarship, now in its 15th year, is sponsored in 2019 by donations from industry and BAMC members. Representatives from each of these companies will be on hand at the conference to recognize this year’s recipients.
Picture of the Day: Enjoying the day
Alex Galbraith submitted the following photo and note: “Here I am taking a friend for a ride in a C172 one beautiful morning. We were just sightseeing near Austin, Texas, with no particular place to go. To me, this is the best type of flying!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]
Video: Delivering more food to the wilds of Alaska
In this episode it is now December 23. Dmitry packs three buckets of food to drop for his friend.
Airbus creates the first electric airplane race with Air Race E
Air Race E will follow a format similar to the popular Air Race 1 series of formula one air racing. Eight electric-powered airplanes will race directly against each other on a tight 5-km circuit, just 10 metres above the ground, and at speeds faster than any land-based motorsport.
Picture of the Day: Proving flight
Suresh Bista submitted the following photo and note: “When my airline bought a Cessna Caravan, we were required to perform a proving flight at some short mountain airstrips. This picture is of a strip in Jomsom, Nepal, where I had to do short field takeoffs and landings. It was fun, filled with excitement with a […]