National Association of State Aviation Officials

Founded in 1931, NASAO is dedicated to representing the #aviation interests of the states & the public before policymakers at the federal level.

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#JobAlert 🚨 The @NCAviation is seeking to hire an #Airport Project Manager ✈️

Learn more and apply by February 4 👉 https://t.co/vJe3VeTtsM

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Last week, the NCDOT Division of Aviation released an Advanced #Aviation Guidebook, outlining the benefits of the new #technology, how the state is preparing for it, and how airports can plan for the future ⚡

Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/awV8FK34U4

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#JobAlert 🚨The Virginia Department of Aviation is seeking to #hire an Airport #Engineer ✈️

Learn more and apply here 👉 https://t.co/SxY7oVAtlh

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NASAO is excited to announce the following Washington Conference speakers from @FAANews :

🎤 @FAA_Chris Rocheleau
🎤 Dan Edwards

Reserve your spot before late registration fees go into effect on Monday 👉 https://t.co/ZZ01jBv69l

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NASAO and #aviation stakeholders in the @ModernSkiesNow Coalition released a statement supporting legislation that protects federal aviation workers and infrastructure from being impacted by #government shutdowns 👉 https://t.co/S6GtZFVEya

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Since the announcement, Whitaker has received praise from both sides of the aisle and commented that this role “has been the best and most challenging job of my career.” NASAO thanks Whitaker for his leadership and will continue to provide updates on the news.

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This morning, @FAANews Administrator Michael Whitaker announced to the agency’s staff that he will be resigning effective January 20. "As I conclude my time at the FAA, my confidence in you to meet our safety mission has never been stronger," Whitaker wrote in his email.

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He was unanimously confirmed by the senate in Oct. 2023. .Whitaker led the agency’s response to Boeing’s manufacturing issues, worked to address the air traffic controller shortage, and overcame challenges as a record-breaking number of passengers came through American airports.

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NASAO is excited to announce that attendee registration is officially open for the 2025 Washington Conference! 🎉 #NASAOWC25

Registration is capped at 75, so reserve your spot sooner rather than later! 👉 https://t.co/hxoRLzSMkH

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Are you at the @flywithaopa Foundation's You Can Fly High School Symposium? 🍎

Stop by the NASAO Center's booth to connect with your state aviation staff and learn more about the resources the center provides for teachers✈️

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BETA recently conducted the first flight of an electric aircraft made at its new assembly line in Vermont. Before the one-hour flight of Alia, BETA received a special airworthiness certificate from the @FAANews , kicking off production flight testing.⚡

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Last week, NASAO's Taylor Bryan traveled to Anchorage, AK to meet with the 2025 convention planning committee.

Stay tuned for more details and start planning your travel to #NASAO25, happening September 21-24 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center ❄

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"Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men." - Richard Watson Gilder

Today, we express our gratitude to all those who have served in the US military. NASAO is closed today in observance of #VeteransDay.

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Stay up to date with the latest state aviation #news by subscribing to the NASAO Brief! ✉ Released at 2:00 PM ET every Friday, the Brief includes news from NASAO members, the latest from Capitol Hill, and more! 🛩

#Subscribe today 👉 https://t.co/v8Ri4OQ9OW

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Whether you're piloting an aircraft or a broomstick today... NASAO wishes you a happy & safe #Halloween! 🎃

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⭐ MEMBER EXCLUSIVE #WEBINAR HAPPENING TODAY ⭐

NASAO members, it's not too late to join us for #AAM Infrastructure Needs and Opportunities from OEMs’ Perspective.

Check your email for the link to #register 📬

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NASAO is excited to welcome 13 new Affiliate Airports from MD! 👏 ✈️

Whether your airport staff is small but mighty or works at a major travel hub, this program offers a variety of resources for your team.

View NASAO’s Affiliate Airports here 👉https://t.co/iHJQGHRZMG

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The FAA has hit the 2024 goal of hiring 1,800+ air traffic controllers, but the work continues. The next hiring window is now open. Learn more about these rewarding careers: https://t.co/iYKIAgP0nm.

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Learn more about Coleman's trailblazing life and career from @airandspace here 👉 https://t.co/gS881jdAHl

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Drumroll, please 🥁

The answer to yesterday's #trivia question is... Bessie Coleman! When Coleman obtained her pilot's license in 1921, she became the first African-American woman and Native American (descending from the Cherokee Nation on her father's side) to do so.