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

  1. Space Act Agreement Enacted for Educational Opportunities

    NASA and the Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) in Melfa, Virginia, signed a Space Act Agreement Oct. 22 that will expand opportunities for education, workforce development, and research. The…

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  2. Drone Delivery Services on the Rise During Pandemic

    Drone delivery services have taken off over the past two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the virus swept into Virginia and people became confined to their homes, the need for efficient…

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  3. U.S. to Open Borders to International Travelers on Nov. 8

    Just in time for the holiday season, the U.S. announced that it will open its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from 33 countries, beginning November 8. This will be the first time…

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  4. Run the Runway 5K excites participants at Shenandoah Valley Airport

    The Shenandoah Valley Airport was bustling with activity on the runway this past Sunday, October 17. Over 330 runners participated in the 4th annual Run the Runway 5K and Fun Run, which helped raise…

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  5. FAA Airport Design Challenge for K-12 Students

    STEM AVSED Virtual Learning and Collaboration The Airport Design Challenge is a seven-week interactive, learning and collaboration opportunity which begins on November 15, 2021. The FAA Science…

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  6. Unmanned Systems Courses at TNCC

    Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) in Hampton, Virginia is offering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) (or drone) courses this fall. Virtual and in-person courses are available. Through the…

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  7. Shelly Simi to Receive the 2021 Brewer Trophy for Aerospace Education

    The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Shelly Simi has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Frank G. Brewer Trophy. Simi is a founding board member of Women in Aviation…

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  8. Danville CAP Squadron earns second consecutive Quality Cadet Unit Award

    Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol's Danville Squadron was honored for achieving the 2021 Quality Cadet Unit Award for the second consecutive year. Danville Squadron earned the award by demonstrating…

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  9. VATSP Survey Progress and Reminder

    To update the Virginia Air Transportation System Plan (VATSP), the consultant team, led by Mead & Hunt, has gathered a great deal of data on all the system airports. As a part of this data…

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  10. Culpeper Air Fest Delights Crowds Again with Annual Event

    Culpeper Regional Airport had tons of cloud coverage and grey skies on Saturday, October 9, but the ceiling was high enough to allow aircraft to fly and put on an amazing air show. Despite the grey…

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  11. Airport Managers, VATSP Photo Submission Contest

    We can all agree the power of a picture; they capture attention and evoke emotions. The Virginia Air Transportation System Plan (VATSP) isn't complete without amazing images of airports from around…

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  12. Airport Manager Data Collection

    Airport Managers, be ready to get calls regarding data collection To update the Virginia Air Transportation System Plan (VATSP), a great deal of data is needed from all the system airports. The…

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  13. NTSB Launches Redesigned Website

    The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a redesigned website featuring a modern user experience, improved navigation with easier-to-find-content and a mobile-friendly design. This is…

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  14. ICON A5 Visited Salem Civic Center for Educational Presentations

    The ICON A5 Introduction to Flight Program, which is a new and free aviation education program offered by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), travelled to Salem, VA to teach 5th grade…

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  15. Virginia Aviation Ambassador Ceremony Held at Hummel Field

    Blue skies, along with a slight breeze to remind us that fall is here, set the stage for Hummel Field on Saturday, September 25th for the Airport's annual Wings, Wheels and Keels event. This event…

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  16. Terrific Drone Idea Stems From a Disaster

    While a student at Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, OH, Divy Shrivastava witnessed his neighbor's house burn to the ground while the family was on vacation. He learned that the first…

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  17. Drone Testing in the Skies Over Winchester, VA is Just Plain Smart

    Residents in Winchester may notice unusual activity in their airspace this week. Remote-controlled, unmanned aircraft will take to the skies as the Winchester Emergency Management Department begins…

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  18. Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2021-2040

    The most recent Pilot and Technician Outlook reflects the effects of COVID-19 on the industry but still estimates that 612,000 new pilots, 626,000 new maintenance technicians and 886,00 new cabin…

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  19. All-Civilian Spaceflight Mission Launches

    SpaceX has made history once again. Called "the world's first all-civilian human spaceflight mission to orbit," Inspiration4 launched successfully from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 8:02:56 p.m. EDT…

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  20. FAA Awards $100M to Develop Sustainable Aircraft Technology

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $100 million for companies to help develop technologies that reduce fuel use, emissions and noise…

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  21. Air Traffic Controller Writes Children’s Aviation Book

    Kyana Bubb, an air traffic controller from Grenada has published a children's book that focuses on careers in aviation. This will help youth understand all the aviation options that are available to…

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  22. Winchester Regional Airport Receives Federal Grant

    The Winchester Regional Airport Authority was awarded a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the amount of $3,570,000. The grant is 100% federally…

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  23. FAA Releases Data Showing Trends in Dangerous Laser Strikes on Aircraft

    The Federal Aviation Administration advises that the number of laser strikes on aircraft continues to rise. Please read about this serious issue below. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious…

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  24. You are All Invited to Drone Safety Awareness Week

    Safety: to protect against failure, breakage, or accident; and highly applicable to a new here-to-stay 21st Century phenomena – drones or UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems). The third annual…

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  25. The U.S. is (once again) off the safe travel list

    The European Union (EU) has recently recommended that its 27 member nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. due to rising coronavirus infections there. This decision is a 180 degree…

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