News
Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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Breeze Airways Starts Service in Norfolk
Start-up air carrier Breeze Airways began operations yesterday in Norfolk. The inaugural flight arrived Thursday morning at Norfolk International Airport to fanfare, a "live mermaid", a host of city…
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WASP Homecoming and Warbird Fly-In Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
The National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, said in a news release that more than 1,000 people showed up to Avenger Field on May 8 to celebrate the WASP Homecoming 2021 and the BT-13 &…
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Runway Safety Town Hall for GA Pilots
Airport traffic is on the rise as summer looms before us, and since many general aviation pilots have spent a year away from the cockpit, a timely review of safety procedures is essential. The…
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G7 Set for Riveting Spitfire Performance
Senior representatives to the G7 Summit, being held June 11-13, 2021, in England, will have the opportunity to get hands-on experiencing building a warbird. On June 9, they visited the Trelonk estate…
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Program May Offer Civilian Pilots an Advantage for a USAF Career
Civilian pilots with previous Air National Guard or Reserve experience might qualify for the USAF's Civil Path to Wings program. Thirty-three aspiring US Air Force pilots with previous civilian…
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Airlines Push to Hire Pilots, Flight Crews
As the United States continues to emerge from the depths of the global pandemic, the nation's three largest airlines have begun recruitment efforts in earnest. They are focusing on hiring pilots and…
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Airline CEOs Want the UK and U.S.A. Travel Corridor Re-opened
Before the COVID-19 crisis, airline carriers at London's Heathrow Airport flew to 30 U. S. cities daily. "Let's get back to business," said John Holland-Kaye, chief executive of Heathrow. "If not…
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Drone Refuels Fighter Jet Midair
An unmanned aerial vehicle successfully refueled a U.S. fighter jet in midair for the first time, opening the door to a future where the U.S. Navy carrier-based fleet is augmented by unmanned…
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Celebration for Global Icon Promotes Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation
On June 15, luminaries from aviation, entertainment, and sports as well French Consulate and Chicago officials will gather at the DuSable Museum, the oldest African American Museum in the United…
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2021 FAA UAS Symposium Continues as Virtual Event
The FAA and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International will co-host Episodes III and IV of the virtual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition…
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Snakes Found Napping in Stored Qantas A380s
A fleet of Qantas A380s stored in the California Mojave Desert during the COVID pandemic are frequently inspected by Los Angeles-based engineers. The engineering staff have found quite a few…
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Signing Ceremony for Hangar Development at Winchester Regional Airport
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, the Winchester Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors will formalize a partnership with TMG Construction Corporation pursuant to the Public-Private Education…
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NBAA Leads Coalition Supporting Workforce-Strengthening Legislation
NBAA recently joined with more than 30 organizations representing U.S. aviation, trucking, rail and maritime interests to express support to congressional lawmakers for legislation promoting career…
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Garmin Autoland Wins Robert J. Collier Trophy
Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the world's first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft…
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United Agrees to Buy Aircraft from Boom Supersonic
United Airlines today announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative…
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Companies with In-house Aviation Departments Have a Secret Weapon!
The aviation industry became critically immobilized in early 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Companies that maintain their own flight departments were hit hard during the shutdown and…
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Airline Tickets Soar in U.S. over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season, and travelers across the country are taking to the skies post-COVID to visit relatives or escape to America's vacation destinations. All…
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Merlin Labs Partner with Dynamic Aviation to Bring Autonomy to Fleet
Merlin Labs — a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, which came out of stealth on May 26 — has just announced the first public implementation of its…
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FAA Issues Policy on Solar Projects on Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final policy aimed at ensuring that airport solar projects don't create hazardous glare. The policy requires airports to measure the visual…
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FAA Establishes Pilot Records Database
The FAA has adopted a rule establishing an electronic Pilot Records Database and requiring air carriers and some other operators to report pilots' employment history, training and qualifications to…
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ROA to Host Author Sharon Williams for Book Signing on May 28
Author Sharon Williams will be at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Friday, May 28, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to sign copies of her new book ‘Life at 36,000 Feet.' The signing will…
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Piper Sponsoring Air Race Classic Team
Piper is sponsoring a team of dedicated aviators for the 2021 Air Race Classic. The Piper sponsored team, named "Tres Aviadoras" consists of three passionate aviators who seek to inspire and champion…
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NASA enters race to develop electric aircraft
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Act (NASA) was signed into law by President Eisenhower on July 29, 1958. Since that historical event, NASA has strived for innovation in the fields…
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Air Travel is Bouncing Back at Richmond International Airport
The number of passengers using the airport soared in April compared with a year ago when the airport experienced dramatic declines in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The airport handled…
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You Can Win Free Flights on United
United Airlines (UA) is offering the chance to win free round-trip flights for one year as a way to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The airline is the latest entity to offer an…