News
Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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ACRP Insight Event: Flight Plan to Recovery
COVID-19 has dramatically affected domestic and international airports and travel industries. Their challenges are shared by all partners working to ensure safety, public confidence, and financial…
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Honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
For the third year in a row, Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving flowers or other…
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Celebrate Transportation Day
During its 2018 session, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that designates the Thursday before Memorial Day each year as Celebrate Transportation Day in Virginia. This year, we honor…
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Virginia Airports Saw Drastic Decline in Passengers for April
Airports across the state saw significant drops in passenger numbers during March and April, while most people sheltered in place and canceled travel plans during the pandemic. Airlines also…
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DOT Sets Membership for Women Aviation Advisory Board
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao selected 30 industry and academic leaders to serve as members of the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB). Congress called for the creation…
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Automatic Landing System Earns Type Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration has type certified the first aircraft – a Piper M600/SLS – equipped with Garmin's Autoland system. The Autoland system is designed to assume…
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Navy Seeks New Training Jet
The U.S. Navy is looking for a new jet trainer aircraft and has issued a Request for Information (RFI) that is intended to replace the Boeing T-45 Goshawks, which are at the heart of the intermediate…
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National Aviation Hall of Fame partners with PBS on new education program
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and PBS affiliate ThinkTV/Dayton have partnered to create a new education program. "Discovering Flight: Learning with the National Aviation Hall of Fame" is…
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Maintenance Technician Shortage Worsens
The Covid-19 crisis is exacerbating the shortage of new aviation maintenance technicians, according to Crystal McGuire, executive director of the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC). During…
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Cessna Prototype Flies For First Time
A new twin-turboprop prototype from Cessna took its first flight Sunday. Known as the SkyCourier, the utility aircraft flew for 2.25 hours. Powered by two 1,100-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC…
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Celebrating Resiliency in a Time of Turmoil
Flight schools and instructors across the country have been vying for top status in the annual AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards for several years, hoping their students will highlight them in…
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AOPA Return to Flight Safety Guides
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the AOPA Air Safety Institute have created two guides to help operators and pilots safely return to flight and facilitate a strategic return to normal…
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More Sanitizing Solutions Explored in NBAA Webinar
Because cleaning and sanitizing business aircraft continues to be a top priority during the pandemic, the industry continues to explore ways to ensure that aircraft passengers and crews are protected…
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Delta To Retire 777s
Delta Air Lines plans to permanently retire the 18 Boeing 777 jets in its inventory by year's end. According to CEO Ed Bastian, Delta's long-haul routes will be flown by the company's AirBus 330s…
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Congress Calls for Federal Action
Congressional members of the Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are encouraging two federal agencies to establish a working group to develop plans that address COVID-19…
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Aviation at the Leading Edge Series will be broadcast
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium has announced that their Space Grant/NASA Aeronautic Research Mission Directorate webinar series, NASA Aeronautics: Aviation at the Leading Edge, will be airing…
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USAIG Enhances Safety Programs for Unmanned Aircraft Policyholders
USAIG and the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) have teamed up to enhance the utility of safety benefits made available to all Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) policyholders. The insurer's Performance…
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Taking Travelers’ Temperature
An aviation industry trade organization has put its support behind an effort to have the Transportation Security Administration conduct temperature checks for the traveling public and for front-line…
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Straight Talk Webinar From Air Traffic Control
It's not uncommon for pilots to have some fear of talking with Air Traffic Control (ATC). Many are worried about making a mistake or being judged by others on the frequency. Not only is that the…
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Culpeper Air Fest is Cancelled
The Culpeper Air Fest Committee today announced that it has decided to cancel this year's Culpeper Air Fest, which was slated for October. Steve Nixon, chairman of the committee, said in a news…
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Virginia Community Colleges Launch distance learning platform
Virginia's Community Colleges announce the launch of CollegeAnywhereVA.org, an online portal enabling Virginians to find online courses that best meet their needs. In addition to connecting students…
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Delta Suspends Operations at Newport News/Williamsburg
Beginning Wednesday, May 13, Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend all air services at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. The suspension will remain in effect until at least Sept…
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Counter-Drone Technology
Guidance was recently released by Attorney General William Barr to steer the Justice Department and its component agencies' use of protective counter drone actions and technologies against unmanned…
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Airbus Developing Freight Modification For Airliners
Airbus has announced that it is developing a modification for A330 and A350 aircraft that will allow airlines to install freight pallets directly onto cabin floor seat tracks. According to the…
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Winchester Airport Becomes a Preferred Fixed Base Operator
Winchester Regional Airport says Winchester Aviation, the business that offers fuel and aircraft services at the Frederick County airport, has become a preferred fixed-base operator (FBO) within the…