That includes nearly $3.4 billion in income from more than 75,000 aviation-related jobs at the state’s four commercial service airports, 64 general aviation airports, and one heliport.
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Larger Islander wins FAA approval
The FAA certification is an important milestone for Britten-Norman, opening up new markets for the company in the USA and internationally, according to company officials.
Beyond line of sight drone flights approved in North Dakota
uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it has established adequate risk mitigations to satisfy required safety standards for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations in the National Airspace System, company officials said.
What’s new with the deployment of 5G and its impact on aviation?
FAA officials noted that the work is “far from over,” as they continue to work with Verizon, AT&T, and other telecom providers. FAA officials report that an operating framework exists now that wasn’t available a year ago, paving the way for 19 additional licensees expected to begin implementing their 5G networks.
New pilot wins Sporty’s Pilot Training+ Scholarship
Sporty’s latest scholarship winner is looking forward to a diverse experience in aviation, flying everything from gliders to airliners.
Winter Flight Fest returns to Oshkosh
The Flight Fest is packed with family activities at the EAA Museum, as well as the popular Skiplane Fly-In.
Ready for the kickoff: What GA pilots need to know about Super Bowl 2023
General aviation pilots flying near Phoenix from Feb. 8-13, 2023, need to be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVII, according to FAA officials.
GA advocates submit comments to EPA on proposed 100LL endangerment finding
The coalition urged the EPA, in coordination with the FAA, to “ensure that any final finding and follow-on regulatory actions align with the development and deployment of a viable unleaded avgas alternative.”
15th annual Midwest LSA Expo promises to be bigger than ever
The Expo will feature Light Sport Aircraft, ultralights, kit planes, powered parachutes, powered paragliders, trikes, gyros, amphibians and more, according to organizers.