NBAA holds regional forum in New York
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) held this year’s second regional forum in White Plains, N.Y., on June 21, featuring 2,700 attendees and 190 exhibitors and reflected growing optimis...
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Inspector general to review FAA oversight of Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently said it would review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety oversight of Southwest Airlines’ system...
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July 4th travel forecasted to set record
An estimated 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Independence Day holiday period, according to AAA, reflecting the highest figure since AAA began tracking July 4th travel in 20...
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Proposal to privatize Air Traffic Control denounced by aviation associations
The Trump Administration’s efforts to privatize the U.S. air traffic control met with increased opposition from six general aviation industry associations last week. In a letter sent by the Gener...
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New CBP processing facility opens in Boca Raton Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expanded its presence at the Boca Raton Airport in Florida this week, growing processing options for business aircraft operators returning from abroad. The ...
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Fatigue crack in engine caused 2015 British Airways fire in Las Vegas
A fatigue crack in the high-pressure compressor stage 8 disk web was the cause of a September 2015 engine failure and fire on a British Airways 777-236ER, according to the National Transportation Safe...
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AIA urges Senate to confirm Kimberly Reed’s nomination
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently urged Senate to confirm Kimberly Reed who has been nominated as the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s (EXIM) president and chairwoman of the board of dire...
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Aviation groups concerned over impact to GPS system
Eleven aviation groups, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), recently expressed concern that a proposed cellular communications network will impact the satellite-based global p...
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Alaska Air Cargo expanding continental US service by 40 percent
Alaska Air Cargo announced this week a plan to expand its cargo lift capacity by 40 percent throughout the continental United States. The mass uptick is part of a merger with Virgin America, givin...
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NBAA requests more information from IRS on tax bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury asking for clarification on aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
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GAMA thanks Congress for bills supporting aviation
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently voiced its support of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Appropriations Committees advancement of legislation that funds genera...
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Global Business Travel Association presses Congress over FAA, improved security
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) took the opportunity presented by its 16th Annual Legislative Summit last week to urge Congress to pass a five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ...
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FAA awards $677 million in airport grants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be releasing the first $677 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding soon, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recentl...
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GAMA, AIA push for Senate to consider multiyear FAA authorization
After advancement by the House, proponents of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization are pressing Senate leadership for action -- action which has been lacking since 2012. That year ...
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Governments should use caution when privatizing airports, IATA warns
Governments need to use caution when considering the privatization of airports, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said at its annual general meeting this week. IATA members unanimo...
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FAA releases final environmental assessment on metroplex project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released its final environmental assessment on the Cleveland/Detroit Metroplex project. The project will replace conventional air traffic control ...
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Trade association applauds TSA wait times over Memorial Day weekend
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recently applauded the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for minimizing checkpoint wait times at American airports over the Memorial Da...
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International aviation groups investing in alternative jet fuel
A coalition of international business aviation organizations and government officials announced ahead of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition this week that they are emphasizing thei...
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Summer air travel expected to rise 3.7 percent
Air travel on U.S. airlines is forecasted to grow 3.7 percent this summer, reaching a record 246.1 million passengers, trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) said. Carriers are adding 116,00...
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Pilot union standing with transportation workers
The Allied Pilots Association recently pledged unconditional support for the Transport Workers Union (TWU) along with the International Association of Machinists (IAM). The TWU -- which represents ...
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