The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Wednesday sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta insisting that the FAA withdraw its new policy on obstructive sleep apnea or go through the rulemaking process. “We believe this policy inappropriately bypasses the rulemaking process; overlooks potentially more effective and efficient solutions; provides no clear safety […]
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On-Air Summit to feature House and Senate GA Caucus members
Several members of the House and Senate General Aviation Caucus will travel to Wichita for the Wichita Aero Club’s annual On-Air Summit Dec. 16. In a year when Congress is occupied with everything from immigration to health care, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the aerospace industry — and especially the general aviation segment […]
New officers for GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) elected Steve Taylor, President of Boeing Business Jets, as GAMA’s Chairman for 2014. Taylor previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman and as Chairman of the Flight Operations Policy Committee. Joe Brown, President of Hartzell Propeller, has been selected as GAMA’s Vice […]
Advent of cold and flu season a reminder for drug-impairment awareness
As cold and flu season progresses, an open letter to pilots, stressing the contribution of common medications to some fatal loss-of-control aviation accidents, is getting renewed attention, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. First distributed over the summer, the letter was signed by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, NBAA President and CEO Ed […]
Blakey to receive Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
Marion Blakey has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Established in 1948 by the National Aeronautic Association to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” Since […]
IAWA selects Woman of Excellence Award recipient
The International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) has chosen Elizabeth Freidenberg of Freidenberg, Freidenberg & Lifsic as the recipient of the 2013 IAWA Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award. The award recognizes women who are leaders in the field of aviation, have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of women in the industry and are respected […]
NATF reveals scholarship recipient
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) reports that Matthew Groh, a freshman at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the recipient of the 2013 Navigate Your Future Scholarship. The Navigate Your Future Scholarship was established in 2012 as an annual scholarship awarded to one college student each year to help them further their education […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals due Dec. 15
Deadline for applications for a Wolf Aviation Fund grant has been set for Dec. 15. Each year the Wolf Aviation Fund provides grants for a number of individuals and organizations doing great work in general aviation. To date more than 350 awards have been given, providing worthy applicants the funding and recognition that is so […]
Wichita Aero Club Trophy to be presented to Cessna chairman emeritus
WICHITA — The fourth annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy will be presented to former Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman Russell W. Meyer, Jr. Meyer was selected by the Club’s Selection Committee from among 15 nominees. The WAC Trophy will be presented at the Wichita Aero Club’s annual Trophy Gala at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton at […]