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Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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Court Allows Baltimore Program to Continue
A Court decision was recently made in a case regarding aerial observations of the city of Baltimore. The results are contained below. In Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle v. Baltimore Police…
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United Airlines Aviate Program Will Train 2500 Women and People of Color
United Airlines is the only major U.S. airline to own its own flight school to help produce the next generation of pilots for the airline. Today, United announced that it plans to train 5,000 new…
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FAA Task Force Focuses on Youth Access to Jobs
The Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force held its second public meeting on March 31, 2021, hearing from guest speakers from Black Girls Who Drone and the Civil Air Patrol. Ernanda…
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Aviation Trade Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Members of Airlines for America (A4A) have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. By working with government and other stakeholders through a rapid expansion of the production and…
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Virginia Air and Space Science Center Creates New Online Program
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to the first Science Saturday beginning on April 17 hosted by the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. This fun online learning show is free and runs on the third…
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Unregistered Drone Operator Indicted
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Roanoke indicted James Russell Weeks III nearly two years after a drone hovered over a Salem fire station and then dive-bombed and harassed firefighters and police…
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Summer Camps announced for 2021, Registrations Now Open!
Summer Campers at the Military Aviation Museum dive deep into the world of aviation! From the Wright Brothers to the aces of World War II, campers will be able to engage with history and science in…
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Demand for Pilots Returns
Delta Air Lines had to cancel about 75 flights yesterday (Easter Sunday) and packed remaining flights by suspending its seat-blocking policy a month early due to a pilot shortage. United Airlines…
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Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing
A new Advisory Circular provides an educational roadmap for the development and implementation of preflight self-briefings, including planning, weather interpretation, and risk…
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Deer Counting via Drone in Arlington
Arlington County will launch a fleet of drones in April in an attempt to get an accurate count of the deer population that call the urban county home. The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) will take to…
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Aero Elite and STEM Flights Partner to Offer Free Flights to Students
Liana McDonald, a sophomore at the Independent School of Winchester, soared into the sky, facing her fears as she got a free flight lesson. The opportunity was made possible through a recently…
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27 Virginia Airports Awarded $6.54 Million
The Virginia Aviation Board awarded more than $6.54 million to 27 airports across the Commonwealth. The money will be used to fund 40 projects that will improve the airports and the services they…
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Women in Public Safety Drones Network
DRONERESPONDERS is establishing a Women in Public Safety Drones Network. The intent is to create a method by which women in this community can communicate with one another about their…
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Oshkosh Camping Experience Prize in “Pilot Your Own Adventure” Contest
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh once-in-a-lifetime camping experience is the grand prize in the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s "Pilot Your Own Adventure" contest, beginning in April. The contest is…
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Health Care Worker Gets Ride Along With Blue Angels
The 47th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is returning April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and organizers are excited to bring back the event after it was canceled in 2020 due…
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Guidance Issued for Pilots, Controllers With Confirmed COVID-19
Much-anticipated guidance has gone from the Federal Aviation Administration to aviation medical examiners (AME) regarding how to handle medical certificate applications from pilots and air traffic…
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Federal Government Considering Vaccine ‘Passport’
Anyone who has had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is given a printed card with information about a person's vaccination. But such a card is easily copied or forged. In response, the…
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Two Virginia Students Selected As National Winners in Aviation Art Contest
This year's theme for the annual aviation art contest is "A Friendlier World with Air Sports" and it brought in 108 entries from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The artwork was broken down into…