National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, issues the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), in which all lives were lost.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, Ready 4 Duty, a historic U.S. Navy World War II-era aircraft operated by the Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force (CAF), is embarking on a transatlantic journey from Texas to Europe to honor the service and sacrifice of American and Allied sailors.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee has selected three individuals as recipients of its 2025 Leadership Conference Scholarship. The Leadership Conference is designed for current and future leaders in all facets of the business-aviation industry, from aircraft operators to vendors who provide products and services within the industry.

Goodyear is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its famed airships by bringing two of them to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. The 72nd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. The appearance of two airships marks a unique occurrence in the more than 50 years that Goodyear has brought its blimps and airships to Oshkosh. 

Yingling Aviation announces the launch of its newest service capability, the installation of Starlink's high-speed in-flight connectivity on Challenger 600-series aircraft, delivering unmatched speeds of 220+ megabits per second in the cabin during flight. This revolutionary technology provides connectivity comparable to home internet service, offering a seamless and connected experience at 40,000 feet.

Jekta, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the zero-emissions Passenger Hydro Aircraft–Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, is strengthening its operational ecosystem through two new partnerships. Jekta has selected the Aerovy software platform which collects and analyzes data to enable accurate aircraft health-monitoring and predictive maintenance. The data generated will support aircraft operators and owners with enhanced operational, maintenance and other technical decision-making to streamline operating budgets.

Texas Aerospace Technologies, a provider of aerospace solutions, announces its achievement of ISO 17025 certification, a globally recognized standard for laboratory competence. The scope includes the accuracy of testing methods to the reliability of measurement tools. ISO 17025 certification is the gold standard for laboratories worldwide, focusing on two critical areas: technical competence and robust quality-management systems.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Sean Duffy as secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the overarching agency that oversees the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces it will recognize two new members of its Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Fellow Program at the 2025 NBAA Leadership Conference Leadership Conference, Jan. 27-29, in Amelia Island, FL. The CAM Fellow Program, which was launched in 2024, pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business-aviation industry and the CAM program’s vision, “Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Lead.”

Bluetail, a modern aircraft records solution for business aviation, announces that Precision Aircraft Management has chosen Bluetail to enhance records management and compliance for its entire managed and Part 135 charter fleet. By leveraging Bluetail’s cloud-based solution, Precision will streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless access to critical maintenance documentation.