News
Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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Enhancing STEM Education with Drones
Embry-Riddle Worldwide is excited to announce an upcoming Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that is designed specifically for the 8-12th Grade Teacher, school systems (administrators and staff), STEM…
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Ambassadors Program COVID-19 Questions and Answers
The Department of Aviation has received questions from airports and from Virginia Aviation Ambassadors Program participants regarding how the novel coronavirus COVID-19 will impact the program and…
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Virtual Maintenance Conference Kicks Off With Latest Regulatory Updates
The COVID-19 pandemic is not preventing business aviation operators from getting the latest maintenance-related information and enhancing their professional development. On May 4, NBAA launched its…
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NBAA Reduces Their Workforce
Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), announced that there would be a significant reduction to the organization's workforce, both to address challenges…
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Drone with AI Under Development
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of a prototype of a jet-powered drone, which relies on artificial intelligence to fly independently or in support of manned aircraft. The hope is…
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Video tribute to end of World War II premieres May 8
When the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Arsenal of Democracy Victory Fly-Over from May 8 to Sept. 26, organizers still wanted to commemorate the day. A video tribute will instead premiere at 11:30…
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Business Jet Owners Not Eager to Sell
While air travel is down more than 90 percent and major shareholders are liquidating their airline stock portfolios due to the COVID-19 pandemic, owners of business jets are, for now, holding onto…
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American Airlines Donates 300 iPads to the Aerospace Center for Excellence
American Airlines donated 300 iPads to the Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc. (ACE), a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and accelerate the next generation of aerospace…
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Socially Distant Airshow raises $25,000 for airshow community
The Socially Distant Air Show was held online April 21-23, livestreamed over Facebook and YouTube. It served as a fundraiser for the International Council of Air Shows Foundation to help those who…
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FAA Grants Exemption for Certain Air Ambulance Personnel
To ensure the continuity of air ambulance operations, the FAA is granting an exemption to the timeframes (PDF) for completing recurrent training and testing requirements for certain air ambulance…
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Buffett Sells Airline Stock Holdings
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced that he has sold all shares of stock in the "big four" US airline companies. Airline stocks have traditionally been seen as solid, reliable investments…
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Young Eagle becomes STEM pilot mentor
Former Young Eagle Nathan Welch is now a new pilot mentor for STEM Flights, a non-profit organization that provides aviation education and flight experiences to create positive experiences in general…
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V-E Day 75th Anniversary Video Tribute
The Arsenal of Democracy Victory Commemoration WWII Flyover was scheduled to take place starting at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2020 but, because of the pandemic, had to be rescheduled to September 25. In…
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UAS Collegiate Training Initiative
The FAA's 2018 Reauthorization required the FAA to establish a collegiate training initiative program relating to UAS. It also called for a process to designate an association of public, two-year…
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AirVenture Cancelled
The world's largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts – AirVenture – has been cancelled for 2020 due to the global pandemic known as COVID-19. Leaders of the event said the…
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New Online Guide For Pilots Flying in Different States
Many pilots have been grounded and are unsure of how to navigate the latest requirements on general aviation flying while under mandatory stay-at-home orders in several states and territories. To…
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter is named Ingenuity
An 11th grade student named Vaneeza Rupani from Tuscaloosa High School in Northport, Alabama has named NASA's new Mars helicopter Ingenuity. Her entry in the agency's "Name the Rover" contest for…
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NASA Community College Program to Host Two Virtual Info Sessions
The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program will hold two virtual information sessions for college students for the current recruitment period ending May 13. Students will get a closer look…
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Cost Overrun on Air Force One Replacement Project
"Engineering inefficiencies" caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to the first cost overrun on the project to replace Air Force One, according to a senior-level official at Boeing. The company…
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Meet the National GA Award winners and earn WINGs credit
A webcast will take place on May 4 to introduce the three 2020 National General Aviation Award honorees. The award winners will share their top safety tips and viewers can earn WINGs credit. During…
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FAA Standardized Training Program for Part 135 Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration has completed an effort that will enable on-demand (charter) operators to further enhance safety through standardized training offered by Part 142 training…
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Emission Reduction Efforts Suspended
Efforts to reduce aircraft engine emissions have been put on hold as major aircraft manufacturers, such as Airbus, have "more pressing problems to solve" -- problems generated by the COVID-19…
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Renewing Your Medical During the Pandemic
Much of our everyday lives have been disrupted due to COVID-19. Schedules are different and time has little meaning. Then one day you wake up and realize your FAA medical is either due, coming due…
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JetBlue Mandates Face Covering for Passengers
All JetBlue Airways passengers will be required to wear a face covering starting May 4. This is the strictest policy to date in the United States. It follows the New York-based airline's…
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FAA Adjusts Control Tower Hours at Two Virginia Airports
Last week the FAA announced plans to temporarily reduce air traffic control tower hours at approximately 100 airports who have seen a significant reduction in flights, especially during the evening…