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Please join ACC in welcoming our new member, Schneider Electric! Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, they call this “Life Is On.” Schneider provides energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. They combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time …

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The FAA has released a new rule that will assist airports with detecting and mitigating safety problems before they become accidents. The final rule requires certain airports to develop and implement a safety management system (SMS). The use of SMS programs by commercial airlines and many manufacturers helped foster the safest era in commercial aviation …

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The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) works to support, advocate, and advance the asphalt pavement industry. They support members through education, technical advice, recognition programs, and peer engagement. NAPA advocates by engaging, collaborating with, and educating decisionmakers. They advance the industry through innovation and research, thought leadership, and promoting safe, efficient, sustainable operations.  Learn more about …

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With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the FAA is awarding nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country. The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help get …

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More than 200 safety leaders from across the aviation industry met yesterday in specific breakout sessions to discuss ways to enhance flight safety as part of the FAA’s Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, Virginia. The sessions focused on commercial operations, the air traffic system, airport and ground operations, and general aviation operations. Each group was …

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The Senate Commerce Committee this week delayed a scheduled vote on the nomination of Phil Washington for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Administrator amid opposition from Republicans and uncertainty over Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s (I-AZ) position. Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) stated that the vote is “moving to a future date pending information that members have …

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The FAA released a Safety Alert for airlines and other aviation industry stakeholders this Wednesday. The memo recommends ways to avoid catastrophe as travel demand continues to spike. This follows the Safety Summit the FAA held in Washington D.C. last week, where Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen addressed a aviation professionals from across the industry …

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