News
Welcome to our News Room. Here you will find out what's going on in Virginia aviation.
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Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Deadline is October 15
Each year the Virginia Department of Aviation has a photo contest to showcase aviation across the Commonwealth. The winners are featured in the annual aviation calendar, newsletter, brochures…
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TSA Pre-check at Tidewater AAA Office
In an effort to expand registration in the Transportation Security Administration's Pre-check program, the Tidewater Chapter of AAA is offering an opportunity to enroll in the $85 five-year plan for…
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The Flying Classroom Visits Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
Captain Barrington Irving visits students across the nation and he aims to inspire students to achieve their dreams by sharing his story of success in the STEM+ field. The Flying Classroom is a…
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European Union may reinstate its closed border policy to the U.S.
American travelers crossing ‘the pond' by air may soon discover the door to Europe is no longer open. The European Union (EU) is taking another look at epidemiologically safe countries, which…
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NAAA Announces 100th Anniversary
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has shared that August 3, 2021 marked the 100th Anniversary of aerial application. Lt. John A. Macready, a U.S. Army pilot flying a modified…
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First High Octane Unleaded Avgas Approved by FAA
A leading general aviation engineering company, General Aviation Modifications, Inc., (GAMI), has announced that the FAA has approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) authorizing use of its…
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DHL Orders 12 Electric Cargo Aircraft
International shipper, courier and transportation provider DHL has ordered 12 Eviation Alice electric cargo aircraft as part of its push into sustainable aviation. This is the first order for a…
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Global Aviation Industry Loses $126 Billion
If you are surprised to read that 2020 was the worst year on record for the aviation sector, then you are the only one. Still, new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have…
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Avigation, Land-use Easements in Chesterfield County
The need for avigation easements and restricted land-use easements near the Chesterfield County Airport led the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to unanimously approve a motion to exercise…
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Manager of Dulles to Become Executive Director of Roanoke-Blacksburg Region
Mike Stewart, a 38-year industry veteran, will succeed Tim Bradshaw, who resigned in January. Stewart will be paid an initial annual salary of $230,000 and is scheduled to start Oct. 4, officials…
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Job Opportunities at the Virginia Department of Aviation
Are you interested in an aviation career that will help inspire the next generation of aviators? If so, the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) has two career opportunities for you. DOAV is hiring…
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Flight Attendants Train in Self-Defense
With about 4,000 incidents of unruly passengers on American air carriers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, flight attendants are trying to even the odds of ending their shifts in one piece by…
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Volocopter Completes First Ever Public Crewed eVTOL Test Flight at EAA AirV
Volocopter flew its 2X eVTOL aircraft at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2021. The flight was the first ever public crewed test flight of…
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Virginia Pilot Debuts in Airventure’s Air Show
Erik Edgren Airshows and RJ Gritter performed their new performance "Two Buck Chuck" July 26 at the 2021 EAA - The Spirit of Aviation Airventure. This was RJ Gritter's first time performing at…
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Boy Scouts of America Merits in Drone Flying Training
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest scouting and youth development organizations in the United States. Keeping pace with 21st century Unmanned Aircraft Systems and the ease of…
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Better, Cheaper Aircraft Parachutes
Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) is focused on making aircraft safer and is pressing ahead with a goal of making aircraft recovery parachutes weigh less, cost less and have the ability to open at…
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VoltAero Announces Fractional Ownership Program
If you are looking to fly an electric aircraft – but don't want to buy one yourself – consider a fractional ownership from aircraft developer VoltAero, which announced it is launching a…
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Drone Taxi Market Predicted to Grow to more than $800 Million
Urban air mobility in the U.S. is moving forward – the infrastructure and investment are well underway to bring drone taxis to cities. Reports predict that North America will grow at the…
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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Receives Grant
Today it was announced that Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) has been awarded a $847,646 grant from the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) through the U…
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ICON Looks to Expand Global Sales
ICON Aircraft, maker of the light sport amphibious aircraft known as the A5, plans to certify the aircraft in the primary category as a way to boost international sales. The primary category is…
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EAA Airventure Opens for 2021
EAA Airventure opened on Monday, July 26, 2021 In Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After having attendance impacted by poor weather in 2019 and the entire event cancelled last year because of COVID-19, a steady…
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AFA Recognizes Lovettsville Teacher
The Air Force Association (AFA) has recognized Virginia teacher Megan Tucker of Lovettsville as their 2021 National Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 17 years and for the last five…
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Lee County Airport Hosts Fly-In
The airport in Lee County, Va., is farther west than the entire state of West Virginia. In fact, it's farther west than Detroit, Mich.! So, the Lee County Airport hosted a fly-in Saturday to…
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Congress Enters FAA Directive Fray
Looking to "reverse the damaging impact of an FAA directive, Congress is introducing legislation to deter the growing controversy surrounding the treatment of flight training in…
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“Made in America” Drone Labels Under Scrutiny by the FTC
How many of the claims "Made in the U.S.A." are really legitimate? According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), many companies based in the U.S. with manufacturing and assembly facilities…