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May 17, 2017

GAMA Announces Winners Of Two Prestigious Aviation Scholarships

Two Students Receive $2,000 Awards From The Association

GAMA has announced the winners of two, $2,000 aviation scholarships for students excelling in their pursuit of aviation education and careers.

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Woman Pilot Of Afghani Descent Begins Circumnavigation Attempt

Shaesta Waiz Said To Be The First Certified Civilian Female Pilot From Afghanistan

A young woman who fled from Afghanistan during the Afghan-Soviet war to the United States with her parents when she was a year old has launched a circumnavigation attempt to raise awareness for STEM education for women around the world.

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Watsonville, CA Municipal Airport Manager Cracks Down On Hangar Use

Imposes New Rules, Shifts Safety Burden To Local Fire Department

Hangars at Watsonville Municipal Airport in California (KWVI) are being used for a lot of things not related to aviation, according to airport manager Rayvon Williams, and he is trying to do something about it.

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Full Transportation Committee To Examine The Need To Reform The FAA And ATC

Will Hear From Several Stakeholders From Government, Industry

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will meet Wednesday, May 17th for a Full Committee hearing on FAA reform, and in particular the management of air traffic control services.

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FAA Labor, Management Tell Congress Not To Privatize ATC

Letter Sent To Congressional Leaders Outlining Objections

Seven unions and associations representing thousands of employees at the FAA have united to send a letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders opposing any efforts to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system. The letter was signed by the Professional Aviation Specialists (PASS), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), FAA Managers Association (FAAMA), National Association of Government Employees (NAGE), National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), and Professional Association of Aeronautical Center Employees (PAACE).

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