News
Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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New From the Flight Deck Video Highlights Hold Short Instructions
Every airport is unique, and complex runway and taxiway configurations can lead pilots to make mistakes in the air and on the ground. The latest addition to the FAA's From the Flight Deck video…
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Amazon Acquires Additional Aircraft
Amazon has acquired 11 Boeing 767-300s in its first-ever direct purchase of aircraft. The company bought seven aircraft from Delta Air Lines and four from Canada's WestJet. The purchases were made…
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FAA Establishes New Airport Grant Program For COVID Relief
The FAA has established the new Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program to distribute $2 billion in funds designated to provide economic relief for airports impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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Drone Operator Facing Huge Fines
An unlicensed drone pilot is facing a total of $182,000 in fines for repeated violations of fundamental rules governing drone flights. The Federal Aviation Administration proposed the fines after…
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NASM STEM in 30 Program for Middle School Students
STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. New episodes are released every month, followed by an Air and Space…
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FAA expects air traffic delays in Florida and East Coast this weekend
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) strongly encourage pilots to: Plan ahead as much as possible. File flight plans early, and…
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Angel Flight Networks Work Together to Fly Those in Need
Founded in 1981, Corporate Angel Network (CAN) provides transportation for cancer patients by pairing empty seats - on both private and corporate planes - with qualified patients who need the rides…
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U.S. DOT Issues Two Drone Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote…
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Aviation Art Contest Deadline Approaching
If you know someone between the ages of 6 and 17 who is looking for an artistic outlet, then the Young Artist Contest is a great opportunity for them to show off those creative art skills. The…
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Women's Air Race Classic Cancelled for 2021
The Air Race Classic is the epicenter of women's air racing in the United States. Pilots range in age from 17 to 90 years old and over 100 women participate each year. They come from a wide variety…
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Honorary Flyover for Alfred Thomas Farrar Held in Lynchburg
Fourteen planes flew through the cold, cloudy Lynchburg sky Saturday, December 26, 2020 to recognize the service and devotion of one man who was part of a landmark group of pilots, the Tuskegee…
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FAA Grants Santa Claus Special Flight and Launch Permissions
A Christmas Message from the FAA . . . The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it has granted Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh special operating authority to engage in…
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FAA Guidance for Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organization
If you plan to get a drone for Christmas this year its important that you know that there's a law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. You are considered…
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FAA Approves Moderna Vaccine for Pilots and ATC
Just a week after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the Pfizer vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for pilots and air traffic controllers subject to medical…
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UAS Successfully Transports 110-pound Payload
Bell Textron's Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) successfully flew a payload of 110 pounds over an eight-mile route last week. The company will now focus on demonstrating a series of commercial and…
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Boeing, University of Arizona Heat Up the Flight Deck to Fight COVID-19
Boeing and the University of Arizona put an age-old technique, thermal disinfection, to use in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers validated that applying heat to surfaces, especially on…
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Wright Brothers Day
Wright Brothers Day takes place each year and commemorates the first successful flight in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled airplane which took place on December 17, 2003 near Kitty Hawk…
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LA Times Investigates Fume Events in Commercial Airlines
Fumes seeping into the cabin of airliners has been going on for decades, but the Federal Aviation Administration doesn't track such events and airlines are not required to report them. So the Los…
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FedEx Takes Delivery of ATR’s First Dedicated Freighter
ATR announced that FedEx Express, a FedEx Corp subsidiary, received its first-ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter. This ATR 72-600F will join the world's largest express transportation…
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Santa Will Visit the Military Aviation Museum
Santa will be visiting the Military Aviation Museum on Saturday, December 19 from Noon until 2pm. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with a letter to Santa. Regular admission rates apply for…
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IATA Seeks ‘Essential Worker’ Status for Aviation Employees
At least one trade group is seeking to have aviation sector employees considered as essential workers as plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine are created. The International Air Transport…
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Hydrogen fuel cell aircraft flies at Stuttgart Airport
The latest generation of the world's first four-seater hydrogen fuel cell aircraft, the Hy4, has now been unveiled at Stuttgart Airport. The latest generation of the Hy4's propulsion system recently…
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Shults Inducted into Air & Space Hall of Fame
Tammie Jo Shults, a retired Southwest Airlines pilot, has been inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in San Diego. Once a female pioneer as a U.S. Navy aviator, Shults is…
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Teacher Takes Flight to Inspire STEM Students
A federal grant issued last year to Winchester Public Schools is making it possible for John Kerr and Quarles Elementary School teachers to gain real-world insights into the aviation industry so…
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FAA Green Lights Vaccine
Pilots and air traffic controllers have been authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to get Pfizer's Coronavirus vaccine, but they must wait 48 hours before getting into the cockpit or…