One Would Protect Volunteer Pilots Flying With Nonprofit Organizations

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committee and certified pilot with over 11,000 flight hours, has introduced two bills that will benefit Oklahoma’s aviation community. Inhofe introduced S. 1431, the Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017, which extends limited liability protections to pilots who volunteer with nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations to fly individuals in need of medical treatment or for other charitable purposes. Inhofe also introduced S. 1432, which would ensure that the FAA Aircraft Registry Office in Oklahoma City remains open in the event of a government shutdown. Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK) introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives.

Financial Assistance Granted To 23 Students Aimed At Building The Pilot Community

AOPA has announced the names of the 23 students who earned scholarships through the 2017 AOPA You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship Program.

Enables Maintenance Providers To Streamline Technical Information Management

 Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) ... a provider of information tools and services for the aviation industry ... has announced a partnership with Continental Motors to leverage ATP's specialized tools and services to offer maintenance providers the industry's most advanced technical publication solution, which is available as a single source solution that can include airframe, engines, propeller and other components. With the partnership, the engine manufacturer's customers will safeguard the value of their aircraft, and maintenance providers will be able to dramatically boost productivity and streamline information management with the ATP Aviation Hub cloud application.

No Site For Replacement Airport Identified With St. Marys Closing Next Month

When the St. Marys Municipal Airport closes for good next month, it will leave Camden County, GA without a airport, and no prospects for another one anytime soon.

Data-Driven Improvements To Increase Operational Efficiency

Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, now offers operators dynamic new features and functionality within its industry-leading FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. Available for airlines and large-scale operators, the new version of FliteDeck Pro now provides enhanced navigation and situational awareness capabilities to simplify preparation and in-flight procedures.

Wright Image Group Hopes To Raise $20 Million For The Project

With all of the aviation heritage in the state of Ohio, there is one thing that is fairly notable by its absence; an Aviation Hall of Fame.

Caroline Dougherty Completes First Solo On 16th Birthday

A special thing happened recently at the Golden Age Aviation Museum in Bethel, PA. Sixteen-year-old Caroline Dougherty made her first solo flight. And while that in itself is pretty cool and reason for congratulations, Caroline had the opportunity to make that first solo flight in a very special airplane; a 100-year-old Curtiss JN-4D Jenny that belongs to her dad.