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<title>State Aviation Officials Commend Bipartisan Agreement on FAA Reauthorization</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2024 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2024) - The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) commends the bipartisan, bicameral compromise FAA reauthorization bill, which the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees released yesterday. This bill would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through fiscal year 2028.  “State aviation officials are pleased to see a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a FAA reauthorization bill,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “We are particularly pleased to see NASAO-backed provisions included in the compromise bill, including increasing investments in the nation’s public-use airports, funding for the Essential Air Service and the Small Community Air Service Development programs, recognizing the need to improve the reliability of automated weather systems, establishing a grant program for state, tribal, and local governments to purchase and use drones to increase infrastructure project efficiencies, and supporting the State Block Grant Program. We commend the House and Senate Committee leadership and their staff for finding a way forward on this critical legislation. We urge Congress to pass this bill quickly before the current authorization expires on May 10th.”   The bill text can be viewed <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/070A7E5D-A95A-42D8-99D2-60DEA347EE32" target="_blank">here</a> and a section-by-section summary can be viewed <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/E4B4E5F6-AA83-4F9E-B21C-0F03F95F5FE0" target="_blank">here</a>. ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state government aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. <div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2024 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest Winners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2024) – Today, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with <a href="https://naa.aero/" target="_blank">National Aeronautic Association (NAA)</a>, announced the winners of the 2024 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest. The judging was conducted by representatives from: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation; Equus Flight Academy/US Alt. Delegate to the FAI Education Commission; NAA; NASAO; Signature Flight Support; and the National Air & Space Museum. This year, NASAO received over 150 pieces of artwork depicting peace in air sports from nearly half of the country’s states and territories. The annual contest is part of a larger <a href="https://www.fai.org/yac" target="_blank">international effort</a> to inspire youth to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Contest submissions were grouped into three separate age categories for judging allowing students ranging from 6 to 17 years old to compete. The 2024 theme was “Air Sports for a Peaceful World” which encouraged students to create artwork demonstrating how air sports can bring people of different backgrounds together, forming friendships and making the world a better place. To qualify for the national contest, all artwork was first submitted to state-level competitions with the winning entries advancing for national consideration. Judging on the national level was based on artistic ability and portrayal of theme. The national winners have been submitted for the 2024 International Aviation Art Contest which will be judged in June by the <a href="https://www.fai.org/" target="_blank">Fédération Aéronautique Internationale</a>.  View the winning entries <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/192582491@N03/albums/72177720315394124/" target="_blank">here</a>.  NASAO congratulates the 2024 U.S. Winners: Junior Category: 1st Place: Jasmine Lee | North Carolina, Age 9 2nd Place: Jeremy Zhao | New York, Age 8 3rd Place: Eric Shen | Virginia, Age 8 Intermediate Category: 1st Place: Sophia Qu | Washington, Age 13 2nd Place: Iris Xie | Virginia, Age 13 3rd Place: Stephanie Fu | Texas, Age 13 Senior Category: 1st Place: Isabel Chang | North Carolina, Age 17 2nd Place: Jihyeon (Elly) Han | Kansas, Age 14 3rd Place: Yeji Na | North Carolina, Age 17   ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state government aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State Aviation Officials Applaud Senate Advancement of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2024 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, DC (February 8, 2024) - The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for approving <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1939" target="_blank">S.1939</a>, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through fiscal year 2028.  “State aviation leaders across the nation are pleased to see this significant progress in the Senate towards passing the FAA Reauthorization bill,” said Greg Pecoraro, President and CEO of NASAO. “We are particularly pleased to see important new financial support for the nation’s airports, as well as provisions to help integrate into the aviation system the exciting new aeronautical technologies that have the potential to change the way we access aviation. We look forward to swift action on the Senate floor, successful negotiations with the House, and final adoption of a bill. Thank you to Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, and Senators Duckworth and Moran for their leadership and work on this bill.” The bill would increase investments in the nation’s public-use airports, including providing more federal support for nonhub and nonprimary airports. It would also establish a grant program to assist with PFAS clean-up efforts at airports stemming from FAA-required use of firefighting foams containing PFAS; increase funding for the Essential Air Service program and Small Community Air Service Development Program, two programs that are critical to ensuring small communities have air service; and provide needed support for Block Grant States, a program that enables certain States to optimize federal and state funding for their airport systems. ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state government aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. <div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2024 23:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO and FAA Signs MOU to Enhance Cooperative Partnership</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2024 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2024) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a <a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.org/resource/resmgr/docs/01-04-24-signed_mou.pdf" target="_blank">Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)</a> with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to renew the longstanding relationship between the two organizations. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker and NASAO Board Chair Kyle Wanner signed the MOU on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.<img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/images2/01-09-23-mou.jpg" style="width: 100%;" />From left to right: (top row) Pete Hearding, Joe Miniace, Shannetta Griffin, Greg Pecoraro, (bottom row) Michael Whitaker, and Kyle Wanner. "Our recent meeting with the FAA Administrator was an incredible opportunity to highlight the valuable partnership that exists between NASAO and the FAA," stated NASAO Chair Kyle Wanner. "This MOU signing is another important step forward for all of our state aviation agencies, as we collectively work together to further collaborate with the FAA in order to strengthen and grow our nation's air transportation system." NASAO has a longstanding partnership with the FAA, signing multiple MOUs over the years on an array of issue areas. In a testament to the success of this partnership, more MOUs have been renewed since the initial MOU was signed in 1996.  This recently signed MOU seeks to address key issues through continued collaboration on federal and state levels. The MOU outlined key objectives, action goals, and the overall process and structure to work towards the stated goals. # # # NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jan 2024 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>GA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (November 30, 2023) – Several general aviation (GA) groups today advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation.” The agency is currently authorized through Dec. 31. In July, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan reauthorization legislation for the FAA through 2028. That legislation is awaiting Senate action.  The GA organizations submitted a written statement to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation’s hearing titled, “Turbulence Ahead: Consequences of Delaying a Long-term FAA Bill.” <a href="https://nbaa.org/wp-content/uploads/advocacy/testimony-archives/20231130-GA-Association-Statement-House-Aviation-Subcommittee.pdf" target="_blank">Read the full statement to the subcommittee</a>. The statement highlights the many ways the general aviation industry is vital to the U.S., including its role in providing jobs, connecting communities, helping during times of natural disasters and more. “The general aviation industry contributes an estimated $247 billion in economic output and supports 1.2 million jobs in the United States while supporting critical services and providing an essential lifeline to thousands of communities nationwide. The organizations’ statement went on to commend the House for passage of its FAA reauthorization bill, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, H.R. 3935.   “This bill enables the FAA to move forward on areas of significant importance to general aviation including workforce development, regulatory process improvement, airspace modernization, and the development and enabling of new technologies,” according to the statement. “As we have seen in the past, short-term extensions challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation,” the groups added. In addition to NASAO, the statement was signed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). # # # NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unleaded Fuel Candidate Advances into Next Stage of PAFI Testing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 29, 2023) – General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future. The FAA issued the following statement earlier today: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the advancement to full-scale engine and flight testing of unleaded UL100E aviation fuel for piston-engine aircraft developed by LyondellBasell Industries/VP Racing. The UL100E fuel successfully passed a 150-hour engine durability test under the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), a collaborative industry/government testing program. LyondellBasell/VP Racing UL100E is the first unleaded fuel to pass the PAFI 150-hour durability test phase. “This is another important milestone for a safe General Aviation transition to unleaded fuel and for our goal to eliminate lead emissions by the end of 2030. The joint industry/government effort continues to make strong progress,” said Lirio Liu, FAA Executive Director of Aircraft Certification Service and Government Co-Chair of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) government-industry partnership. “The LyondellBasell/VP Racing’s achievement marks an important waypoint on the path to a more environmentally friendly future for aviation fuel and demonstrates the progress we’ve made through our government and aviation community partnership. EAGLE celebrates this milestone and looks forward to more opportunities to recognize industry ingenuity and innovation,” said Curt Castagna, President of the National Air Transport Association (NATA) and Industry Co-Chair of the <a href="https://flyeagle.org/" target="_blank">EAGLE</a> initiative.   The LyondellBasell/VP Racing’s unleaded fuel will now move into the PAFI full-scale engine and airframe testing consisting of ten engines and eight aircraft, which is expected to be completed in 12-18 months. The PAFI program rigorously tests candidate fuels through various phases including evaluation of toxicology and environmental considerations, material compatibility, engine durability and detonation, and aircraft performance and operability. Information gained from the testing supports the development of an industry consensus ASTM International production specification. Once the thorough PAFI testing procedures have been successfully completed and an ASTM production specification published, the FAA will then issue a fleet authorization to safely allow use of the fuel. The goal of PAFI is to test, not produce, fuels that can ensure both compatibility and safety within the piston-engine aircraft fleet as well as commercial viability for deployment.  For information about the EAGLE initiative, visit <a href="https://flyeagle.org/" target="_blank">flyeagle.org</a>. For additional background on FAA/industry establishment of EAGLE, recent progress and PAFI, visit <a href="https://www.faa.gov/unleaded" target="_blank">faa.gov/unleaded</a>.  ###NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.   National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org  <div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State Aviation Officials Congratulate Michael Whitaker on Confirmation to Lead the FAA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345   Washington, DC (October 24, 2023) — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulated Michael Whitaker on his Senate confirmation to be the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). NASAO President and CEO, Greg Pecoraro, released the following statement on Whitaker’s confirmation:“NASAO congratulates Michael Whitaker on his confirmation to be the next FAA Administrator and believes that his experience will help him to be an effective leader for the agency. State government aviation agencies have had a longstanding partnership with the FAA in supporting the National Aviation System and we look forward to continuing that partnership with Administrator Whitaker.” ###NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.   National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aviation Stakeholders’ Response to EPA Endangerment Finding on Leaded Avgas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (October 18, 2023) – A coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations issued the following joint statement regarding the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/regulations-lead-emissions-aircraft" target="_blank">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding on lead in aviation gasoline (avgas) issued on October 18</a>:  “We are working with the Administration toward the ultimate elimination of lead from avgas, and this finding mirrors and reinforces our shared goal of, and plan for, an unleaded fuel future. This finding is another step in the process, with rulemaking and other regulatory steps still to come, for developing and deploying viable unleaded avgas alternatives. We remain committed to removing lead from avgas by the end of 2030 or sooner, and are making considerable progress toward the introduction of market-viable high-octane unleaded replacement fuels that meet the safety performance needs of the entire U.S. fleet of piston aircraft.”  “It is important that the flying community and the public understand that aviation safety depends on an orderly, nationally coordinated transition to unleaded avgas. The premature removal of an essential fuel that many aircraft require for safe operation, before a replacement is available, would compromise the safety, efficiency and economic viability of the U.S. airspace and airports, the general aviation industry and transportation infrastructure.”  “While the EPA finding is a key step in the process, the EPA is not given the authority to ban, regulate or limit aviation fuel. Instead, the EPA’s finding triggers further deliberate rulemaking by FAA as the nation’s aviation safety regulator to ensure the successful development and deployment of viable unleaded avgas alternatives, given the critical safety and other issues at stake.”  The coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations include: American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE),  Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA),  American Petroleum Institute (API),  Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA),  General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA),  Helicopter Association International (HAI),  International Council of Air Shows (ICAS),  National Air Transportation Association (NATA),  National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO),  National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)  # # #NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.<div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Applauds Swift Committee Action on FAA Nominee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345Washington, DC (October 18, 2023) — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the swift action today by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in advancing the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The nomination will now move to the Senate floor for a vote by the full chamber. “NASAO is pleased to see that the Committee has moved quickly from its hearing on Mr. Whitaker to a vote on sending his nomination to the floor said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “Mr. Whitaker is a widely respected leader in the aviation industry who can effectively bring his variety of experiences to bear in this position. We hope the full Senate will take up the nomination quickly and provide the aviation industry with the leadership and stability that can only come from a Senate confirmed Administrator.”  Michael G. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer of Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company designing an electric advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicle. In this role, Whitaker overseas all commercial and key business operations. Previously, Whitaker served as FAA Deputy Administrator from 2013–2016. There, he brought industry and government together to drive the transition of the nation’s air traffic control system from radar to a satellite-enabled surveillance technology (ABS-B). NASAO sent a letter of support to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. View the full letter <a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.org/resource/collection/C660E4EB-BED1-4DEE-8B68-7663A3E6FC2A/NASAO_Letter_of_Support_for_Whitaker.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. <div style="text-align: center;"># # #  NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.</div> ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aviation Groups Question Regulatory Overhaul for Flights Vital to Underserved Communities</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/655145/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Friday, October 13, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345Washington, D.C. (October 13, 2023) – Seven leading aviation groups joined today to comment on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice proposing sweeping revisions to regulations that impact part 135 charter operators, including on-demand air carriers operating Department of Transportation (DOT)-authorized public charter operations, which provide vital air service to small communities.  “Changes to regulatory definitions could have unintended negative consequences throughout the entire part 135 community—an established industry segment providing safe and secure transportation options that meet the diverse needs of thousands of communities across the nation,” wrote the coalition.  In August, the <a href="https://nbaa.org/2023-press-releases/aviation-groups-question-regulatory-overhaul-for-flights-vital-to-underserved-communities/" target="_blank">FAA issued a Notice of Intent (NOI)</a> suggesting potential revisions to the regulatory definitions of “on-demand operation,” “supplemental operation” and “scheduled operation” under 14 CFR Part 110. FAA regulations govern the operations of air carriers, while DOT part 380 regulations address economic authority for those offering public charters. Current regulations allow a part 380 operator to work with any air carrier, including on-demand carriers operating under part 135.  “For more than 45 years, part 135 carriers have operated aircraft safely and reliably on behalf of public charter operators under DOT part 380, unlocking substantial public benefits and providing valuable air transportation to many communities that otherwise would not have commercial air service,” the aviation groups said in their filing.    “Changing regulations could eliminate well-paying jobs at all levels of the industry while hurting economic competition, carbon emissions reduction, emerging technologies, aviation innovation, and service to small communities. Any changes to the regulation should be driven not by the economic interest of competitors, but by an identified safety need.”  In putting forward the notice, FAA officials presented a data set pointing to the growth in flights conducted under part 380 over the past decade as the basis for the agency’s proposed regulatory review. However, the operational increase has come with no major incidents or accidents under the current regulatory framework, which makes the motive for the FAA’s action unclear.  While the number of part 380 operations has increased over the past decade in response to declines in commercial airline service to smaller communities, those flights comprise a very small part of the more than 52 million total operations within the national airspace system in 2022.  Comments to the FAA notice were submitted and co-signed by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), International Flight Services Association (IFSA), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).    Today’s comments follow concerns expressed by several associations earlier this year about inaccurate characterizations of part 135 operators conducting part 380 public charter flights in response to one carrier’s economic application to the agency to launch such an operation. <a href="https://nbaa.org/2023-press-releases/industry-coalition-defends-air-service-to-small-communities/" target="_blank">Read the coalition’s June 30, 2023 press release</a> about part 135 flights operating under part 380 regulations.  The groups are committed to a robust and comprehensive discussion about repercussions of any regulatory action, and recommend an aviation rulemaking committee to facilitate such discussion and consideration.  # # # NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Supports Nomination of Michael Whitaker to be Next FAA Administrator</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, October 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925-7345 Washington, DC (October 4, 2023) — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced its support for the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Mr. Whitaker is a widely respected leader in the aviation industry who can effectively bring his variety of experiences to bear in this position," said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “He is an attorney, a former executive in the airline industry, and a former deputy administrator at the FAA, as well as a certificated pilot. Today, he is a leader at a company engaged in the advanced air mobility sector with a keen understanding of what is needed to bring this new and exciting sector to fruition. These experiences, combined with his demonstrated leadership and management skills should make him an effective leader for the FAA at a critical moment for our nation’s airports, airlines, and aviation-related businesses.”  Michael G. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer of Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company designing an electric advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicle. In this role, Whitaker overseas all commercial and key business operations. Previously, Whitaker served as FAA Deputy Administrator from 2013–2016. There, he brought industry and government together to drive the transition of the nation’s air traffic control system from radar to a satellite-enabled surveillance technology (ABS-B). NASAO sent a letter of support to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. View the full letter <a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.org/resource/collection/C660E4EB-BED1-4DEE-8B68-7663A3E6FC2A/NASAO_Letter_of_Support_for_Whitaker.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a> ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 4 Oct 2023 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Comments on Passage of Bill to Avert Government Shutdown</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sunday, October 1, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 1, 2023Contact: Taylor Bryan(202) 925-7345 Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2023) - The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) is pleased to see that Congress has acted to adopt short-term funding for the U.S. Government and a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Authorization. Both government funding and the FAA Authorization were due to expire at midnight on September 30, 2023. “A partial government shutdown and the expiration of the FAA’s authorization would have been calamitous for the aviation industry and the nation’s economy” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO’s President and CEO. “The nation’s state aviation agencies appreciate those members of the U.S. Congress who came together at the 11th hour to prevent catastrophe. The FAA and other federal agencies play a critical role in managing and maintaining the largest, most complex, and safest aviation system in the world. “NASAO reiterates its call for Congress now to move quickly to both pass a full-year funding bill and a long-term Reauthorization for the FAA to ensure that the FAA can continue to improve our nation’s infrastructure, advance innovation, and maintain the safety and efficiency of our aviation system. <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; padding: 0px; color: #343332; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;">###<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; padding: 0px; color: #343332; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; padding: 0px; color: #343332; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;">NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2023 01:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2023 - 2024 Board Members</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/651477/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, September 13, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2023Contact: Taylor Bryan(202) 925-7345 Rogers, Arkansas (September 13, 2023) – Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced members of the 2023–2024 Board of Directors at NASAO’s 92nd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Rogers, Arkansas. The NASAO Board of Directors – comprised of NASAO’s Executive Committee and Regional Directors – will be led by Kyle Wanner of North Dakota as Chair. "I am deeply honored to serve as the NASAO Chair for the upcoming year and am eager to lead and advocate for the interests of the members within the state aviation community," stated Wanner. "With a strong foundation of exceptional leadership over the years, NASAO is well-positioned to continue its efforts to foster meaningful and positive impacts within the ever-evolving field of aviation. I look forward to working closely with our outstanding staff, our state aviation leaders, and our valued business partners to address industry challenges, explore innovative solutions, and seize opportunities that will enhance our nation's air transportation system." Members of the 2023–2024 NASAO Executive Committee include:-      Kyle Wanner, ND – NASAO Chair-      Martin Blake, IN – NASAO Vice Chair-      Clayton Stambaugh, IL – NASAO Treasurer-      Frank Farmer, AL – NASAO Secretary-      David Ulane, CO – NASAO Immediate Past Chair Members of the 2023–2024 NASAO Regional Directors include:-      Tim McClung, IA – Central Region-      Greg Campbell, VA – Eastern Region-      Michael Trout, MI - Great Lakes Region-      Denise Garcia, MA – New England Region-      Kenji Sugahara, OR – Northwest Mountain Region-      John Paul Saalwaechter, TN – Southern Region-      Grayson Ardies, OK – Southwest Region-      Kurt Haukohl, NV – Western-Pacific Region The 2023–2024 NASAO Board of Directors was announced during a general session on Tuesday afternoon. The ushering in of the new board was commemorated by the passing of the gavel from NASAO Immediate Past Chair, David Ulane (CO), to Chair Kyle Wanner (ND). ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2023 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/647204/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Monday, July 31, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2023 Contact: Taylor Bryan (202) 925–7345 Washington, DC (July 31, 2023)– The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the names of three recipients for the 2023 Henry Ogrodzinski (Henry O.) Scholarship. NASAO congratulates Benjamin Parham of Elizabeth City State University (Surf City, NC), Tanner Bowman of Purdue University (Trafalgar, IN), and John Laing of Purdue University (Milford, OH).NASAO established the scholarship program in memory of Henry Ogrodzinski, who spent more than 17 years leading NASAO as its President & CEO from 1996 to 2013.  Ogrodzinski dedicated his life to higher education and academic achievement in aviation and aerospace. The scholarship program resides under the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education, the non-profit arm of NASAO.“The three individuals selected for this year’s scholarship share a passion for aviation similar to that of Henry O.,” said Mike McHugh, Chair of the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education and Aviation Education Coordinator of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. “The NASAO Center hopes that these scholarships will help the awardees achieve their professional goals and advance the industry through their future accomplishments.”“The future of aviation depends on a well-educated workforce,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President & CEO. “NASAO is proud to honor the memory of its longtime President Henry Ogrodinski by helping to ensure bright young people with a passion for aviation are able to help make that future.”For more information on the scholarship and application process, please visit <a href="https://nasao.org/" style="color: blue;">NASAO's website</a>.###NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State Aviation Officials Applaud House Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/646446/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2023Contact: Taylor Bryan(202) 925–7345Washington, DC (July 20, 2023) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3935" target="_blank" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial;">H.R.3935</a>, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and related programs through fiscal year 2028.“NASAO is very pleased that the House has passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act,” said NASAO President & CEO, Greg Pecoraro. “This forward-thinking legislation will provide a strong basis for managing the nation’s aviation system for the next five years to increase safety, improve infrastructure, and successfully integrate new technologies. We commend House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen for their leadership in crafting a comprehensive, bipartisan bill. NASAO looks forward to Senate action on its own version of FAA Reauthorization, so that both bills can be reconciled, and the FAA be authorized to continue and advance its important work. The United States has always led the world in the aviation industry, and securing the status of the FAA is critical to continuing that leadership.”The bill would increase investments in the nation’s public-use airports, especially for our general aviation airports which are the backbone of our national aviation system. It would also establish a grant program for state, local, and tribal governments to receive funds to purchase and use small drones for inspection of critical infrastructure; create a drone education and workforce training grant program to support training of small drone operations; direct FAA to take steps to safely integrate drones and advanced air mobility (AAM) into the airspace; call for a comprehensive review of aviation weather observation reporting systems, such as Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and aviation weather observers, which serve as an integral part of ensuring safety in the aviation system; and authorize the State Block Grant Program, a program that enables certain States to optimize federal and state funding for their airport systems.###NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state government aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/644459/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2023) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Bryan as Manager of Marketing & Communications. Bryan recently graduated from The George Washington University with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies. Originally from the birthplace of aviation, Bryan has a passion for the industry and has worked for organizations such as the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the National Air & Space Museum, and the National Aeronautic Association.“NASAO is excited to welcome Taylor Bryan to our team” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO CEO. “Taylor brings a wealth of experience in other aviation organizations to her new role, as well as strong communications skills. Her addition to the team will allow us to provide greater support to our members, as well as improve our connection with the rest of the aviation community and those in the general public interested in aviation issues.” Taylor can be contacted at <a href="mailto:tbryan@nasao.org">tbryan@nasao.org</a>.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two U.S. Students Place in International Aviation Art Contest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Washington, DC (May 9, 2023) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) for placing first in the intermediate category and Yuhan Lam (age 9, NJ) for placing second in the junior category of the 2023 International Young Artist Contest. They are two of the nine artists who placed nationally in the U.S. portion of the contest, which is coordinated annually by the <a href="https://nasao.org/general/custom.asp?page=nasao-center-for-aviation-research-and-education" target="_blank">NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education</a> and sanctioned by the <a href="https://naa.aero/" target="_blank">National Aeronautic Association (NAA)</a>.The winners of the 2023 International Young Artist Contest were announced by its sponsor the <a href="https://www.fai.org/" target="_blank">Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)</a>. Young artists from Lithuania, USA and Japan received the first prizes in the three age categories of the 2023 contest. The participating countries in this year’s edition were China, Finland, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Thailand and USA. The goal of the contest is to inspire youth to reflect on the importance of aviation and express their ideas through art.Contest submissions are grouped into three separate age categories for judging, allowing students ranging from 6 – 17 years old to compete. The 2023 theme, “Air Sports and the Environment” encouraged participants to explore the ways that air sports can interact harmoniously with our environment.To qualify for the U.S. national contest, all artwork was first submitted into state-level competitions, with the winning entries forwarded to NASAO for national award consideration. This year, NASAO received over 150 pieces of art from 20 participating states. Congratulations to the 2023 U.S. National and International winners! View the <a href="https://nasao.org/news/634582/" target="_blank">2023 U.S. winners and entries</a> View the <a href="https://www.fai.org/news/2023-fai-young-artists-contest-winners?type=node&id=424" target="_blank">2023 international winning entries</a><a href="https://www.fai.org/news/2023-fai-young-artists-contest-winners?type=node&id=424" target="_blank"></a> ### About the National Association of State Aviation Officials NASAO is dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level. Its goal is to ensure the nation has a safe, secure, efficient, and well-funded aviation system as a powerful economic engine for growth and job creation across the nation. NASAO is the only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports. NASAO members organize, promote, and fund a wide variety of aviation programs across the nation. Media Contact: Tracy MacDonald | (202) 925-7340 | <a href="mailto:tmacdonald@nasao.org">tmacdonald@nasao.org</a>  <div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2023 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest Winners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (March 14, 2023) – Today, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA), announced the names of winners of the 2023 <a href="https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest" target="_blank">U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest</a>. The judging was conducted by representatives from: You Can Fly, the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation; American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA); NAA; NASAO; Signature Flight Support and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.This year, NASAO received over 150 pieces of art from 20 participating states. The annual contest is part of a larger <a href="https://www.fai.org/yac" target="_blank">international effort</a> to inspire youth to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Contest submissions were grouped into three separate age categories for judging, allowing students ranging from 6 – 17 years old to compete. The 2023 theme was “Air Sports and the Environment”, which encouraged students to create inspirational artwork showcasing how aviation can be a catalyst to protect the planet.To qualify for the national contest, all artwork was first submitted into state-level competitions, with the winning entries advancing for national consideration. The national winners have been submitted for the 2023 International Aviation Art Contest, which will be judged in June by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. View the winning <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/192582491@N03/albums/72177720306695419" target="_blank">entries here</a>.  NASAO congratulates the 2023 U.S. Winners: Junior Category: 1st Place: Yuham Lam – New Jersey, Age 9 2nd Place: Callie Hu – Virginia, Age 9 3rd Place: Ian Shan – Arizona, Age 9 Intermediate Category: 1st Place: Jihyeon (Elly) Han – Kansas, Age 13 2nd Place: Tongfei Karen Ji – Virginia, Age 13 3rd Place:  Renata Albano – Arizona, Age 10 Senior Category: 1st Place: Isabel Chang – North Carolina, Age 17 2nd Place: Audrey Song – North Carolina, Age 15 3rd Place: Cynthia Liu – Arizona, Age 14 ### About the National Association of State Aviation OfficialsNASAO is dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level.  Its goal is to ensure the nation has a safe, secure, efficient, and well-funded aviation system as a powerful economic engine for growth and job creation across the nation. NASAO is the only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports. NASAO members organize, promote and fund a wide variety of aviation programs across the nation.Media Contact: Tracy MacDonald | (202) 925-7340 | <a href="mailto:tmacdonald@nasao.org">tmacdonald@nasao.org</a> <div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO is Hiring! Open Manager, Marketing & Communications Position </title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/620024/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<div class="page" title="Page 1" style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column">NASAO is the only national organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports. We are dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level, in the belief that a safe, secure, efficient, and well-funded aviation system is a powerful economic engine for growth and job creation across the nation.Manager, Marketing and CommunicationsAs the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will support the President and Membership as part of the staff team and be responsible for implementing communication strategies in support of the NASAO’s educational offerings, government relations and advocacy work, conference promotion, publications, and social media channels. You will also manage the organization’s website content, writing and editing, email and digital promotions, newsletters, print and media collateral materials, press releases, blog, and online social media. On behalf of the association, you will coordinate and execute a social media marketing and communications strategy to elevate, advance, and increase our social media presence.Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Overseeing content, design and distribution of Board approved and identified communication vehicles, which include weekly newsletters, legislative updates, press releases and media advisories, and social media updates.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Writing, editing, and managing the design and production of promotional and marketing materials to support our state aviation comprehensive training program.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies for Annual and Legislative conferences.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Support ongoing market research and data analysis initiatives.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Tracking marketing program effectiveness, and manage the organization’s publications and website</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Managing production and deadlines.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Ensuring the proper branding of the organization in all collateral materials.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Managing project timelines, tasks and outside projects effectively.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Manage the website content to provide timely updates of all information.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Segment communications where possible and ensure timely and customized messaging to keyaudiences.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Work closely with any designated PR agencies on strategy and messaging.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Audit the website, newsletter, digital and print materials to identify what is useful and to makerecommendations.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Compose and distribute press releases and newsletters regarding organization’s activities andaccomplishments.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Develop and edit the annual report, to be distributed at each conference.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Some travel will be involved.Additional Responsibilities:</li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Art contest – includes organizing the national contest and managing submissions for the international contest.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Manage the organization’s annual scholarship programs.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Assist in management and execution of the organization’s two annual conferences, includingmanaging speaker sessions for annual conference and associated work, managing organization’sawards process, booth setup, breakdown, and pre-arrangements and shipping.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Webpage designer to reduce contractor costs.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Graphic designs and basic coding (graphic designer and IT work).</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Support Airport inspection program with newsletters and state contract communications</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">State Aviation Data Report – Assist with production of Report and manage access to report website.</li></ul></div></div><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"> Qualifications:</div></div></div><div class="page" title="Page 2" style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive relevant professional work experience preferably in nonprofittrade and professional associations or government</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Solid foundation and knowledge of marketing tools and new media</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Excellent writing, proofreading and demonstrated editorial skills, including press releases, mediacampaigns, website content and white papers</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Ability to work cohesively with board and committee leaders</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: SymbolMT;">Proven track record as a team player who works well with colleagues and contractorsBenefits:NASAO values its employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package.We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning and culture. While we are now virtual, we hope to return to an office environment in downtown Washington DC later this year. The opportunity to work remotely outside the region will be considered.To Apply:Please send resume and application letter to <a href="mailto:">nasaojob@outlook.com</a>. Position open until filled.NASAO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</li></ul></div></div><img src="blob:https://nasao.org/16ae724d-2bba-4e8b-9b3e-29db4f8b39bc" alt="page2image63447680" width="102.720000" height="0.720000" /></div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Concludes 91st Annual Convention, Announces 2022 Award Winners</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/616862/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2022 Contact: Jessica Nagasako (202) 925-1399 Washington, DC (September 15, 2022) – Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) successfully concluded its 2022 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Greenville, SC with 38 State aviation leaders and 43 exhibitors participating. "State aviation leaders and their partners from the FAA, other aviation associations and the private sector gathered in record numbers this week,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “NASAO’s largest annual meeting ever provided everyone a unique opportunity to discuss the future of the industry, explore best practices, and share experiences. Aviation emerges from the pandemic into rapid growth and the opportunity to welcome emerging technologies that will transform how Americans access the aviation system. We’re looking forward to a new year for NASAO of increased engagement across aviation and with aviation policymakers." The convention sessions addressed a variety of topics including integrating uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system, preparing for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, and addressing aviation workforce development challenges. Key convention events included luncheon keynote session with Steve Townes, CEO & Founder Ranger Aerospace & President & CEO, ACL Airshop; an update from Washington with FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta Griffin; announcement of the 2022 NASAO award winners; and election of the 2022-2023 NASAO Board of Directors. NASAO looks forward to hosting next year's convention at the Embassy Suites, Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center in Rogers, AR, from September 9-13, 2023, followed by Pennsylvania in 2024! <h2>2022 NASAO Awards</h2> During the convention, NASAO leadership named the recipients of the 2022 NASAO Awards, which honors state and individual contributions to aviation. The 2022 NASAO Award winners are: Most Innovative State Program Award: Aerospace & Aviation Education Program - Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission The award recognizes truly unique and service-oriented state aviation programs, projects, and activities. Many innovative aviation programs that began at the state level have spread to other states or in some cases have been adopted or accepted by the federal government and the aviation community. This year, NASAO recognized the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for its Aerospace and Aviation Education Program, which has impacted thousands of students with varying levels of awareness, exposure, and certification to better prepare them for a career in the aviation and aerospace industry in Oklahoma. State Aviation Distinguished Service Award: Mike McHugh, Aviation Education Coordinator, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission   The award recognizes and honors state aviation personnel who have excelled in their service and dedication to aviation progress and development in their state. This year, NASAO recognized Mike McHugh for leading initiatives that enhance and advocate for aviation education throughout the state of North Dakota. His work has included creating an aviation education scholarship program, forming collaborative partnerships with multiple school systems to establish new high school aviation programs, establishing an annual Career Day Expo for high school students. NASAO Center Aviation Education Program Award: Virginia Education and Outreach Program The NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education established an annual Aviation Education Program Award in 1993 to recognize the efforts of the state aviation agencies educating and motivating the public with aviation-related education programs. The Department of Virginia's Education and Outreach Program conducts outreach and education support to elementary, middle and high school students, with an emphasis on underserved groups. The program has partnered with local organizations to provide education and operational support for 1,000 Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol cadets, help fund high school students gain flight time hours, send over 300 students to the NextGen Aviator's program that provides hands-on experiential learning on aircraft engine maintenance, among many other efforts.   NASAO Board Chair's Award: Mike McHugh, Aviation Education Coordinator, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission   Each year, the Chair of the NASAO Board selects a recipient based on their outstanding contribution to the association and support of the Board Chair. This year, Mike McHugh, Chair of the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education, was Mike McHugh, Chair of NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education, was recognized for leading the development of a strategic plan, which establishes a vision and goals for the Center to achieve over the next several years.   NASAO President's Award: Shahn Sederberg, Communications & Multimedia Manager, Division of Aeronautics, Colorado Department of Transportation   Each year, the NASAO President & CEO selects a recipient based on their outstanding contribution to the association and support of the President's initiatives. This year, Shahn Sederberg was recognized for his unmatched contribution to NASAO’s graphics and multimedia activities.   NASAO will start accepting nominations for the 2023 NASAO awards in June. Learn more about the <a href="https://nasao.org/page/Awards">NASAO Awards</a>.  ### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org <div style="text-align: center;"> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State Aviation Officials Applaud House Passage of Drone Infrastructure Grant Legislation</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/616691/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2022 Contact: Jessica Nagasako (202) 925-1399 Washington, DC (September 14, 2022) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5315" target="_blank">H.R. 5315</a>). The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration. “State aviation officials are very pleased to see this legislation pass the House. It represents a landmark in the ability of state, local, and tribal
governments to access this exciting new technology,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “This Congress continues to demonstrate an appreciation of how emerging aeronautical technologies can transform and contribute to the American economy
and transportation system in ways we can’t yet imagine.” The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, introduced by Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-9) and Garret Graves (R-LA-6), authorizes a grant program to state, local, and tribal
governments to purchase drones for infrastructure inspection purposes and to community colleges/universities to support drone education and workforce training programs. NASAO <a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.org/resource/collection/C660E4EB-BED1-4DEE-8B68-7663A3E6FC2A/NASAO_Letter_in_Support_of_H.R._5315_DIIG_Act_T&I.pdf" target="_blank">urged</a> House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members to vote in favor of the bill at the committee’s mark up and <a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.org/resource/collection/C660E4EB-BED1-4DEE-8B68-7663A3E6FC2A/DIIG_Act_Letter_-_House_Floor_Vote_-_9.8.22_UPDATED.pdf" target="_blank">urged</a> House leadership to bring the bill to vote on the floor. A Senate companion (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4744" target="_blank">S.4744</a>) was introduced last month by Senators Jacky
Rosen (D-NV), John Boozman (R-AR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). 
### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2022-2023 Board Members</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/616598/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2022 Contact: Jessica Nagasako (202) 925-1399 Washington, DC (September 14, 2022) – Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced
members of the 2022–2023 Board of Directors at NASAO’s 91st Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Greenville, SC. The NASAO Board of Directors – comprised of NASAO’s Executive Committee and Regional Directors – will be led by David Ulane of Colorado
as Chair. "I’m truly honored to have this opportunity to serve the NASAO membership as Chair for the upcoming year. I’m looking forward to working with all of my colleagues to further NASAO’s engagement and leadership, particularly as we
leverage the opportunities that come with the upcoming legislative efforts on multi-year FAA reauthorization. Together, I’m confident we will continue to expand NASAO's impact as we work to represent all of our states’ voices on key aviation issues,
while ensuring our aviation system is safe and secure with sustainable funding," said Ulane. Members of the 2022–2023 NASAO Executive Committee include:
<ul>
<li>David Ulane, CO – NASAO Chair</li>
<li>Kyle Wanner, ND – NASAO Vice Chair</li>
<li>Marty Blake, IN – NASAO Treasurer</li>
<li>Clayton Stambaugh, IL – NASAO Secretary</li>
<li>Anthony McCloskey, PA – NASAO Immediate Past Chair </li>
</ul>
Members of the 2022–2023 NASAO Regional Directors include: 
<ul>
<li>Tim McClung, IA – Central Region</li>
<li>Ashish Solanki, MD – Eastern Region</li>
<li>TBA – Great Lakes Region</li>
<li>Denise Garcia, MA – New England Region</li>
<li>Jared Esselman, UT – Northwest Mountain Region</li>
<li>Frank Farmer, AL – Southern Region</li>
<li>Grayson Ardies, OK – Southwest Region</li>
<li>Kurt Haukohl, NV – Western Pacific Region </li>
</ul>
The 2022–2023 NASAO Board of Directors was announced during a general session on Tuesday afternoon. The ushering in of the new board was commemorated by the passing of the gavel from NASAO Immediate Past Chair, Anthony McCloskey (PA), to Chair David Ulane
(CO). 
 
### NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road – #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Chair and FAA Acting Administrator Sign MOUs Strengthening Federal-State Partnership</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/615729/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<div>NASAO Chair and FAA Acting Administrator Sign MOUs Strengthening Federal-State Partnership</div><div> </div><div>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</div><div>August 31, 2022</div><div>Contact: <a href="mailto:gpecoraro@nasao.org">Greg Pecoraro</a></div><div>(202) 925-1337</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Washington, DC (August 31, 2022) – Yesterday, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Board Chair, Anthony McCloskey of Pennsylvania, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) detailing the partnership between the federal and state government aviation agencies. NASAO and FAA leadership agreed to begin work on fulfilling these commitments immediately, and discuss next steps at NASAO’s upcoming Annual Convention September 10-14, 2022, in Greenville, SC. </div><div> </div><div>In signing on behalf of NASAO, Chair Anthony McCloskey, noted that the MOU on Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) closely tracks with the key priority of his term as Chair, encouraging NASAO’s role in this area through revitalizing the NASAO Center for Aviation Education and Research. McCloskey said, “NASAO and its state agency members welcome the FAA’s willingness to recommit to this joint effort to promote aviation education as a path to rewarding and important careers. Engaging young people in aviation is critical to the future of the industry and America’s leadership in aeronautics.” <img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/nasao.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/images/8.30.22_faa_nasao_signing.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Left to right: Tracy MacDonald (NASAO), Laurence Wildgoose (FAA), Greg Pecoraro (NASAO), Anthony McCloskey (Pennsylvania), Joe Miniace (FAA), Billy Nolen (FAA), Peter Hearding (FAA), Sean Torpey, Jessica Nagasako (NASAO)</div> Greg Pecoraro, NASAO’s President and CEO, observed that NASAO’s strong partnership with the FAA and its predecessor agencies has led to the safest aviation system in the world. Pecoraro said, “Regularly renewing this partnership is critical, especially as we look forward to exciting new advances in aeronautical technologies that will revolutionize the industry and how people access aviation”.<div> </div><div>Nolen and McCloskey renewed MOUs on a Cooperative Agreement between FAA and NASAO, AVSED and Runway Safety. The AVSED MOU commits the FAA and state agencies to continue working together to provide, promote, and collaborate on AVSED Outreach activities across the country. The MOU on Runway Safety provides for the FAA and states to work collaboratively to provide and disseminate information on runway safety to reduce both incursion and excursion events at airports.</div><div> </div><div>They also signed an updated MOU on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to include cooperation on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) activities. In the updated MOU, the agencies agreed to work collaboratively to safely integrate UAS and AAM activities into the National Airspace System and develop a framework for cooperation and collaboration. A particular focus will be on providing educational outreach and subject matter expertise to the aviation community regarding UAS and AAM operations, regulations and related issues. </div><div> </div><div>Although state aviation agencies have worked closely with a succession of federal aviation agencies since Congress enacted the Air Commerce Act in 1926, the first formal agreement came in 1996 with the signing of an MOU by FAA Administrator, David Hinson, which has been periodically renewed since that time.</div># # #<div style="text-align: center;">NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">National Association of State Aviation Officials</div><div style="text-align: center;">1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101</div><div style="text-align: center;">(202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2022 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO Announces 2022 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/611800/</link>
<guid>https://nasao.org/news/611800/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Washington, DC (July 15, 2022) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the names of three recipients for the 2022 Henry Ogrodzinski ("Henry O") Scholarship. NASAO congratulates Ivy Adams of the University of Middle Tennessee State University (Henderson, TN), Joseph Sisle of Purdue University (Annapolis, MD) and Megan Ianni of Western Michigan University (Portage, MI) for receiving the 2022 Henry O Scholarship Award.NASAO established the scholarship program in memory of Henry Ogrodzinski, who spent more than 17 years leading NASAO as its President/CEO (from 1996 – 2013) and dedicated his life to higher education and academic achievement in aviation and aerospace. The scholarship program resides under the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education, the non-profit arm of NASAO.

“We had a great pool of applicants for the Henry O scholarship this year. We hope these scholarships will assist students in their education as they continue to share a lifelong passion and dedication to the aviation industry," said Mike McHugh, Chair of the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education and Aviation Education Coordinator of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission.NASAO President and CEO, Greg Pecoraro said, "Supporting the next generation of individuals seeking aviation careers continues to be a NASAO priority. The Henry O Scholarship Program is one effort by NASAO to accomplish that effort.”For more information on the scholarship and application process, please visit <a href="https://nasao.org/">NASAO's website</a>.###NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.National Association of State Aviation Officials 1390 Chain Bridge Road– #A106 • McLean, VA 22101 (202) 925-1337 • www.nasao.org]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NASAO President & CEO Testifies Before the House</title>
<link>https://nasao.org/news/611420/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2>NASAO President & CEO Testifies Before the House on the Need for Increased Investments for General Aviation Airports</h2> Washington, DC (July 13, 2022) – Today, Greg Pecoraro, President & CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee on how to help sustain existing general aviation airports and prepare for emerging technologies.During his opening statement, Pecoraro said “NASAO is grateful for all Congress has recently done to keep the nation’s aviation industry alive and to begin rebuilding and improving our aviation infrastructure. But we are here to show you the need for more. Additional funding for AIP is needed to clear the $14 billion backlog of priority AIP-eligible projects needed through 2025 for GA, and other non-primary airports."Pecoraro said, "As we prepare for a new era of aviation, general aviation airports will be the first staging grounds for these emerging technologies. Now that you have begun to rebuild America’s airports, we encourage you to finish the job, improve the airports we have and begin developing the airports of the future.”On behalf of NASAO, Pecoraro made three key recommendations to Congress: <ul><li>Increase Airport Improvement Program (AIP) investment by $250 million each year during the next five years to a new authorization of $4 billion.</li><li>Increase the maximum amount a general airport may receive from the AIP’s Nonprimary Entitlement (NPE) Program from $150,000 to $256,000 per year and correspondingly increase State Apportionment to ensure that an increase in NPE does not further reduce State Apportionment funds.</li><li>Tasking the FAA with establishing a national standard to address AAM airspace coordination and control. Established standards would enable the system to expand more rapidly as AAM aircraft become certified while maintaining the appropriate level of safety. </li></ul><a href="https://transportation.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Pecoraro Testimony.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view Greg Pecoraro’s full written testimony. <a href="https://transportation.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/the-state-of-general-aviation?fbclid=IwAR30eox7GxryI_sz3AyTBipGT4PhaR81S7K8-4F6sebwmAXURCpgL1jzk3s" target="_blank">Click here</a> to watch the recorded version beginning at 41:45 of the recording. # # # NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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