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Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.

  1. Safe Air Charter Operations

    The FAA works aggressively to identify and shut down rogue air charter operators and to help passengers ensure the company they hire is legitimate. Air charter operations — also known as…

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  2. AOPA Celebrates the Aviation Class of 2020

    Proud parents, flight instructors, and students themselves shared their favorite aviation-themed photos of graduating flight students during a coast-to-coast class of 2020 celebration. They honored…

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  3. Mark Flynn, Perry Miller on ‘Commonwealth Conversations’

    DOAV Director Mark Flynn and Richmond International Airport CEO Perry Miller are the featured guests on the latest episode of "Commonwealth Conversations" – available on YouTube. Hosted by Ryan…

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  4. Liberty University Offers Combined Aviation Degree

    This fall, the Liberty University School of Aeronautics will offer a new degree that combines flight training and aircraft mechanic into a four-year program. The Bachelor of Science in Aviation…

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  5. Virginia Aviation Award Nomination Time has Arrived

    Have you or someone you know made a positive impact in aviation? If so, we want your help in identifying these individuals so we can recognize them. We are asking that you think about the people and…

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  6. Southwest Offers Buyouts to Pilots

    In an effort to reduce staffing by about 30 percent, Southwest Airlines will offer a buyout package to its pilots. The company said this will help prevent layoffs or extended furloughs. Airline…

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  7. Sons and Daughters Restore Nimrod’s A-26

    Few people have heard of the 609th Special Operations Squadron, which operated under the call sign "Nimrods," and even fewer have ever seen their trademark aircraft, the Douglas A-26K Counter-Invader…

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  8. Delta's MD-88s and MD-90s Retired

    The final scheduled flights of Delta's MD-88s and MD-90s will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd. The aircraft will then head to Blytheville, Arkansas for their retirement. Delta is the last U. S…

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  9. Amazon Air is Growing

    In spite of the COVID-19 global pandemic, one "airline" has seen some growth. Amazon Air reports an uptick in demand as home orders for goods has increased from its namesake e-commerce website…

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  10. NASA and SpaceX Made History Launching Astronauts into Space

    SpaceX rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center, carrying two astronauts to orbit from United States soil for the first time in nearly a decade. It was a historic moment for SpaceX, which…

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  11. Flight Standards SFAR Briefing for COVID-19 Relief

    The FAA's Flight Standards Service has produced a briefing explaining the Special Federal Aviation (SFAR) that provides relief for certain persons and operations during the public health emergency…

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  12. Sun ‘n Fun Home Edition Takes Place Saturday May 30th

    Check out the Sun ‘n Fun Home Edition this Saturday, May 30th at 1pm online. You can watch the coolest airshow performances and see footage of things you wouldn't get to see at the event. Sun…

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  13. Passenger Counts Expected to Rebound in 2023

    Standard and Poor's Global Ratings expects commercial air passenger numbers to stay below pre-COVID 19 levels through 2023, and the company warned that more rating downgrades of airports are likely…

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  14. Increased demand and lower prices

    Two aviation charter providers are reporting a surge in business over the last few weeks as pent-up demand, travel safety concerns and lower prices are hitting the market. Richard Zaher, founder and…

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  15. eCaravan Flies

    The world's largest all-electric aircraft made its first flight from Grant County International Airport in Washington on May 28. The electric powered, Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, now called the…

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  16. Don’t Become a Rusty Pilot

    The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched a webinar series called Don't Get Rusty to entertain and inform pilots who are temporarily grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic…

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  17. AEA Unveils First-Quarter 2020 Avionics Market Report

    The Aircraft Electronics Association released its first-quarter 2020 Avionics Market Report on May 26. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics…

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  18. ‘Kitty Hawk Challenge’ Seeks Aviation Start-Ups

    Challenges in the field of flight safety, ground and flight operations enhancements, aircraft health monitoring, aircraft operating conditions, UAV operations and anti-UAV systems are the focus of a…

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  19. USAF Height Requirements Changing

    Soon, you may start seeing new pilot recruitment posters from the U.S. Air Force that might say something like: Wanted – All People Great and Small! The Air Force announced that it is dropping…

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  20. Destination Aviation Summer Camp Goes Online

    The Destination Aviation Summer Camp, held annually by the Aerospace Center for Excellence (of Lakeland, Florida), is being converted to an online camp for the summer of 2020. The camp for 11-17…

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  21. CAP reaches 10,000+ days of support during pandemic

    The Civil Air Patrol‘s nationwide response during the COVID-19 pandemic has been record-setting, totaling more than 10,000 man-days of support over the first 70 days of operations. "As much of…

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  22. TSA Prepared for Summer Travelers with Updated Security Procedures

    With the Memorial Day holiday weekend kicking off the start of summer, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing a very different travel season given the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. TSA…

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  23. The Importance of Aviation Communication

    We all know the frustration of a failure to communicate. It's tough for both sides. Communication can be challenging even when you are speaking the same language to someone standing in front of you…

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  24. Military Aviation Drive-Through Museum

    This Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 you are invited to visit the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. There are a few minor adjustments to ensure…

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  25. FAA Changes Rules for Certain Condition Inspections

    Some owners of experimental aircraft will find it easier to obtain special flight permits (SFPs) for their aircraft in order to reposition them for condition inspections, according to a new policy…

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