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Professor: Colleges can play a role in helping keep aviation safe In America: When we were younger, it felt like major plane crashes happened often. Many of us have stories about times they learned that a loved one was due to board an airplane, only to hear that a horrible plane crash had happened at the airport they took off, on the same airline they were flying on. While many air accidents are mechanical, many other accidents occur due to pilot error. That’s why today’s debate over aviation is so critical. https://www.yahoo.com/news/professor-colleges-play-role-helping-100107856.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The RTA, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau, offers $27 million in funding for FY2024 to support the planning and design phases of transportation infrastructure projects, such as airports, in rural and tribal communities. Eligible entities include rural local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other political subdivisions. The program funds activities such as feasibility studies, financial analyses, environmental reviews, and public engagement efforts. Designed to align with strategic goals of safety, equity, sustainability, workforce development, and economic growth, the RTA provides grants ranging from $200,000 to $750,000 for single projects and up to $2.25 million for multi-community initiatives, with a funding period of up to 36 months. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 4, 2025. https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/RuralandTribalGrants
Archer Aviation Raises $430 Million for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup. Flying taxi startups have been raising a lot of money this year. Archer Aviation is on the list this for another $430 million, making its total $660 million this year. The company’s latest fundraise was the second-largest this year for an electric aircraft startup. https://skift.com/2024/12/13/archer-aviation-raises-430-million-for-flying-taxis-startup-funding-roundup/
Board Member Tressa Mattingly & Executive Director Kevin Allis on NBAA “Flight Plan;” Celebrating Native Americans in Aviation: The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) released an episode of its "Flight Plan" podcast titled "Celebrating Native Americans in Business Aviation" in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The episode featured insights from several Native American professionals in the aviation industry, including: Kevin Allis, Executive Director of NAAA, and a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community: Tressa Mattingly, NBAA’s senior social media manager and a member of the Chickasaw Nation; and Melissa Phelix, office manager at Houck & Christensen CPAs and a member of the Choctaw Nation. The episode discussed their cultural heritage and efforts to encourage greater participation of Native Americans in the business aviation sector. https://youtu.be/eUs4dtTx_FA
Business Aviation Outlook is Positive: NBAA-BACE is launching on a hopeful note with the annual Honeywell Global Business Aviation Outlook predicting strong and stable growth in the industry for the next five years. The crystal balling also predicts demand for 8500 new business aircraft worth $280 billion during that period, up a little from earlier forecasts and prompting some manufacturers to ramp up production. “The business aviation industry is in a prolonged period of healthy growth, and we don’t see that positive trend changing any time soon,” said Heath Patrick, president, Americas Aftermarket, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. “Business aviation continues to see more users and, as a result, manufacturers are ramping up production to keep pace with growing demand, a trend we expect to continue for the foreseeable future."
Flight Training: A Guide to Aviation Education: Experts say that a global pilot shortage and increased air travel are fueling a boom in aviation education provided by colleges. The next 20 years, the aviation industry will need 790,000 new pilots across the globe, according to a 2018 study by aircraft manufacturer Boeing The study predicts a need to recruit an additional 206,000 new airline pilots in North America alone. Similarly, Boeing predicts a global need for 754,000 technicians and 890,000 new cabin crew members in the next two decades. While those numbers are grim for airlines, they're a positive sign for aviation majors looking to land a job after college. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2019-04-05/flight-training-a-guide-to-aviation-education
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier: When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes. https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/aviation/flying-taxis-are-on-the-horizon-as-aviation-soars-into-a-new-frontier/ar-AA1x7Yo7
Top 5 coolest airplanes we flew in 2024 - by AOPA: Take a look at AOPA's list of the top 5 coolest planes they flew in 2024. To watch the video, click here.
Daher confirms plans to assemble TBMs and Kodiaks in Florida - French aerospace company is one step closer to assembling TBM and Kodiak turboprops at its manufacturing site in Florida after securing a new lease on the facility. https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/daher-confirms-plans-to-assemble-tbms-and-kodiaks-in-florida/161412.article
Taking off with the swipe of a finger - Skyryce, the innovative mind behind SkyOS, has just taken flight tech to a whole new level—literally. Witness the world’s first fully automated hover, activated with just a swipe of a finger. Don’t miss this groundbreaking moment—watch the incredible video now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAYdSGtEBv4
NBAA’s Tressa Mattingly Joins NAAA Board Update: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7293257555722534913
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See!! In 2020, less than 5% of airline pilots identified as female, according to the Federal Aviation Association's Breaking Barriers for Women in Aviation: Flight Plan for the Future report. The stats are even lower for women of color. Read about this Native Hawaiian pilots: https://www.yahoo.com/news/cant-cant-see-2-female-143002081.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Puyallup Tribe launches international flights, marking latest business expansion: The Puyallup Tribe of Indians expanded its transportation portfolio by extending seasonal seaplane service with Kenmore Air, adding international flights between Tacoma and Victoria, British Columbia. https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/tourism/14996-puyallup-tribe-launches-international-flights-marking-latest-business-expansion
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Air Traffic Controller Hiring Supercharge at FAA Academy: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. This announcement followed a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. During the tour, Secretary Duffy met with FAA officials and academy students to highlight the critical role air traffic controllers play in keeping the American people safe. www.faa.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-air-traffic-controller-hiring
HR 2182: The Aviation Workforce Development Act:
The proposed HR 2182 Aviation Workforce Development Act is gaining momentum in Congress, aiming to address the growing shortage of skilled professionals in the aviation industry. This bill seeks to expand workforce development initiatives, increase funding for aviation education, and provide grants to programs focused on training the next generation of pilots, mechanics, and aerospace engineers. The legislation is especially relevant for Native American communities, as it offers pathways for funding aviation training and increasing representation in the industry. Stay informed and support this initiative!
https://donalds.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1811
NAAA Launches New Job Board for Native American Aviation Professionals
The Native American Aviation Association (NAAA) is excited to announce the launch of our new Job Board, designed to connect Native American aviation professionals with career opportunities in the aerospace industry. This platform will serve as a central hub for job seekers looking for roles in aviation, from pilots and mechanics to engineers and administrative positions. Employers committed to diversity and inclusion in aviation can also use the board to recruit top Native American talent. Stay tuned for updates and start exploring job listings today!
Job Board — Native American Aviation Association