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  1. 3,600 Workers at Dulles and Reagan Airports Could be Furloughed

    More than 3,150 United Airline employees at Dulles International Airport and Reagan-National Airport are at risk of losing their jobs if the airline's reduction plan is fully implemented. United…

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  2. U.S. Navy Officer Earns Wings of Gold

    Nearly 110 years after Eugene Burton Ely took off from the cruiser USS Birmingham to begin naval aviation, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle completed Tactical Air (Strike) training and will become the first…

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  3. Drone Delivery Canada Is Coming to America

    One of Canada's top drone delivery companies, Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) launched the first steps to soar into the U.S. market, sparking discussions with potential American partners. A company…

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  4. EAA Celebrates Spirit of Aviation Week

    Visiting hundreds of aviation-related companies and seeing the world of flight products is still possible this year during EAA's Spirit of Aviation Week held during July 21-25 thanks to virtual…

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  5. Diabetic Pilot Regains His Wings

    After a nine-year hiatus, Southwest Airlines Captain Bob Halicky was back behind the controls of a commercial airliner. The June 22 flight from Las Vegas to Seattle is significant because the…

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  6. Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

    Long-touted as a sustainable fuel source, hydrogen is gaining attention as a possibility for aviation, and testing is underway to determine its effectiveness as governments and businesses look for…

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  7. First African American Female Fighter Pilot Retired

    In June 2020, Lt Col Rochelle Kimbrell retired from the United States Air Force after twenty-two years of service. Lt Col Kimbrell is the first Black American female fighter pilot in the USAF…

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  8. FAA Issues Guidance for Commercial Carriers When an ATC Facility Closes

    Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the National Airspace System (NAS) experienced several unplanned ATC facility shutdowns, leaving the designated airspace uncontrolled or controlled by an enroute…

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  9. NBAA Launches New BizAv Back to Work Effort

    The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced a new program called BizAv Back to Work to help their members and the overall business aviation industry reopen. Among the services…

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  10. Drones to be Provided to First Responders

    A leading European drone group, Parrot, has announced a new partnership with the Miami, Florida-based Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) a leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting…

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  11. American Airlines Adjusts Long-Haul Schedule

    As reduced demand for international flights continues due to the COIVD-19 pandemic, American Airlines plans to adjust its long-haul schedule for the end of this year into the summer of 2021. The…

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  12. Sporty’s Virtual Airshow

    From June 29 to August 2, Sporty's will be hosting a virtual airshow across their website and social media. There is a complete schedule of events planned for pilots all around the world. It…

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  13. RedBird Connect is a New Virtual Flight Training Platform

    Redbird Flight Simulations is providing free access to a new product that enables flight instructors to conduct remote flight simulator sessions with students. Redbird is offering the new product for…

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  14. Hawaiian Airlines Resumes Service to Mainland

    Following the lead of several legacy carriers, Hawaiian Airlines plans to resume most of its mainland US routes August 1, when Hawaiian entry restrictions are relaxed. The airline suspended the…

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  15. Virtual And In-Person Summer Aviation Camps For Kids

    Summer is a great time to get immersed in aviation. Feed your kids' appetite for exploration through online and in-person aviation summer camps. Whether you are keeping your kids in because of the…

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  16. New FAA Runway Safety Simulator Animation

    A new FAA Runway Safety Simulation has been released. The animation " The Anatomy of a Wrong Surface Event" is the second in a three part series focusing on causal factors for wrong surface events…

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  17. Aquiline Drones Offers Program to Get Americans Back to Work

    The first Black US-based drone and cloud technology company – Aquiline Drones – is offering a new drone training program called Flight to the Future. The program is designed to help…

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  18. WAI Announces 2021 Scholarships

    Women in Aviation International (WIA) has announced scholarships being offered for 2021. The opportunity to apply for scholarships that help members reach their goals and advance in aviation and…

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  19. United Airlines Plans 25,000 Flights Next Month

    While travel demand remains depressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of airline passengers nationwide has increased in recent weeks. In response, United Airlines has announced it will…

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  20. Air Education and Training Command Honors First Women Pilots in Air Force

    In honor of the first women who became pilots of the U.S. Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) officials renamed the Martin Hall Conference Room, the Trailblazer Room, during a…

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  21. 2020 NBAA-BACE Cancels

    The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that their 2020 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) has been cancelled. The event, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 in…

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  22. Porter Airlines delays restart to August 31

    Canada's Porter Airlines will restart its operations a month later than previously planned due to ongoing coronavirus-prompted travel restrictions that continue to make business difficult. The…

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  23. Aviation for Girls App Coming in September

    Women in Aviation International is launching an Aviation for Girls app on Sept. 26, 2020. The free app will help WAI deliver a virtual "Girls in Aviation Day" that it says will be bigger and more…

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  24. 2020 Reno Air Races Cancelled

    Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, the 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled for September 16-20 in Reno, Nevada, have been cancelled. The Reno Air Races Association felt…

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  25. Virginia Airport Manager Elected Secretary Treasurer of AAAE

    AAAE Leaders for 2020-2021 recently took office. The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is the world's largest professional organization representing individuals who work at…

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