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  1. Sue Clark Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

    Sue Clark of Rio Vista, California, was presented the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award April 8, 2021. The award was presented via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot…

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  2. Navigators Across the Nation Receive the Most Current Maps

    Safety is of paramount importance in aircraft navigation; and crucial safety measures prevent inadvertent or hazardous operations. One of the best means for protecting against aeronautical accidents…

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  3. IATA Travel Pass Debuts for Ethiopian Flights to Dulles

    Passengers flying Ethiopian Airlines into Dulles International Airport are part of a trial of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital travel mobile app designed to enhance efficiency in testing or vaccine…

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  4. EAA Begins 'Project 21' Museum Expansion

    AA's "Project 21" initiative, including the first expansion of the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh in more than 20 years, will bring year-round aviation education and training to current and future…

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  5. Defense Logistics Agency, Awards Tribute to Jeff Shields

    Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond, VA, Awards Leadership Tribute to DLA Aviation's Jeff Shields. Jeff Shields has spent most of his career demonstrating a strong leadership style known as…

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  6. Global Supertanker Ceasing Operations

    For the last 12 years in the Western USA, if your home or business was ever threatened by a massive wildfire, you could always look to the air for support and protection in the form of Tanker 944, a…

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  7. Civil Air Patrol Volunteers Aid North Carolina’s Vaccination Rollout

    Civil Air Patrols in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina know what integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect signify. These four core values combined with a ‘whatever it…

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  8. New NBAA Accreditation Certifies Leadership in Sustainable Flight Operation

    The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) unveiled a new accreditation program that will serve as an industry standard for validating leadership in sustainable flight operations across a host…

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  9. Congress Calls for Aviation-Specific Plan to Manage Disease Outbreaks

    The Healthy Flights Act of 2021, which would require the U.S. Transportation Secretary to develop an aviation-sector plan for managing disease outbreaks, was introduced Thursday by leaders on the…

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  10. Virginia Warbird Weekend June 19, 20

    The Military Aviation Museum will host a new event this year. Virginia Warbird Weekend (June 19 and 20) will feature a squadron of vintage military aircraft from around the world. Visitors will not…

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  11. Reagan National Opens its Newly Constructed Concourse

    Project Journey reached a major milestone earlier this week when the newly constructed 225,000-square-foot concourse opened at Reagan National Airport. The first arrival taxied early to Gate 57 on…

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  12. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Succeeds in Historic First Flight

    On Monday, April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency's Jet…

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  13. ‘How to’ tips from the NBAA: Connecting Students with a Career in Aviation

    The aviation industry in 2021 has never been more robust and evolving, and it is switching into high gear with proactive ways to encourage awareness and generate interest among young people regarding…

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  14. Thunderbirds Redesign Their Airshow Performance

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have redesigned their airshow demonstrations to present a shorter, tighter, more intense show that "tells a story". "We started with the [spectator] experience in…

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  15. Tail-heavy Airliner Aborts Takeoff

    If a cabin crew has ever asked you to change seats on a commercial airliner and you wondered why, this story is for you! An Alitalia Airbus A320 had to abort its takeoff at Milan Malpensa Airport in…

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  16. Rules for Small Drones Take Effect

    Final rules take effect today for remotely identifying drones and allowing operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. "Today's rules are an important first…

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  17. DOAV’s ICON A5 Debuts in Staunton

    The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) displayed its ICON A5 to teachers and rotary club members in Staunton to promote the educational programs that are offered with the aircraft. The first stop…

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  18. Chantilly Air Joins Signature Select Network

    Aircraft owners and operators flying into Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) have a new fixed base operator (FBO) to meet their needs. Chantilly Air Jet Center offers an 11,000 sq. ft. terminal that…

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  19. Business Aviation Activity Bests Even 2019 Numbers

    In another sign that the economy is starting to turn around, business aviation activity increased substantially in North America last month, growing 46.2 percent year-over-year. The biggest surprise…

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  20. $19 Million to Support 11 Airports in Virginia

    The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Dept. of Transportation announced that 11 airports in Virginia will share more than $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding. U.S. Sens. Mark…

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  21. Father and Son Pilots Fly Together

    The Lynchburg News and Advance recently featured an article about the first time that a Virginia father and son flew together professionally. "It's probably the high point of my career," said Robert…

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  22. Video Series Educates Pilots about Airport Runways

    When a runway incursion stemming from a pilot error occurs, it is a rare event, but it draws scrutiny from the FAA. According to FAA officials, more than 75% of runway incursions related to pilot…

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  23. New Nonstop Flights at Richmond

    Starting April 12, travelers will be able to fly on Southwest direct from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway (MDW) four days a week. In May, the airline will increase frequency to…

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  24. 2021 NIFA SAFECON Will be Virtual

    The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) was formed for the purposes of developing and advancing aviation education; to promote, encourage and foster safety in aviation; to promote and…

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  25. FAA to Host Aviation Safety STEM Career Symposium

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency responsible for overseeing air transportation in the United States. The FAA focuses on air transportation safety, including the…

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