Officials with the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA), the Utah General Aviation Association (UGAA), the Utah Back Country Pilots Association, and others, say they are optimistic the new coalition will boost support for general aviation in the Beehive State.
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Beech Fan Club takes off
To reinforce that owners of all aircraft brands are invited to attend the annual Beech Party at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, the museum has created a new fan club.
HAI chief to retire in 2020
Zuccaro has led the helicopter association since 2005.
Second generation Young Eagle receives EAA Young Eagles Leadership Award
A second generation Young Eagle receives the Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.
Young Eagles volunteers and pilots to receive first Bob Hoover Legacy Award
The pilots and other volunteers for EAA’s Young Eagles program will receive the first-ever Bob Hoover Award of Aviation Excellence at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Air Serv sends Caravan to Sudan
Humanitarian relief organization Air Serv has deployed an aircraft to Khartoum, Sudan to support efforts assisting displaced people who have been forced from their homes due to drought and conflict. In addition to surges in violence, affected populations are also threatened by crisis level food insecurity. While aid worker access to communities has improved since […]
3 tips for flying in areas with active volcanoes
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently posted three tips for pilots flying in areas with active volcanoes, especially timely now with several volcanoes currently active, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Fuego in Guatemala. NBAA officials note that now is a good time to brush up on your knowledge to keep you safe while flying in […]
A new seaplane ambassador
Progressive Aerodyne of Tavares, Florida, has donated a Searey Adventure amphibian to the Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA), which will be used for the next year to promote water flying. “SPA is extremely thankful to Progressive Aerodyne for providing this exciting opportunity and partnership to expand our public presence with this great example of an affordable […]
MAMA scholarship now available
The Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s 2018 Crocker Snow Scholarship is now accepting applications. The scholarship was established to honor the memory of a true Massachusetts aviation pioneer. Crocker was born in Boston Feb. 26, 1905. As a child, he attended the first Massachusetts aviation gathering when he was taken to the 1910 Squantum Air Meet. […]