| April 11, 2024 |
| NAAA Participating in Ag on the Mall in Early May |
 NAAA will be exhibiting at Ag on the Mall, May 6-8, 2024, which offers the opportunity to educate policymakers and the public on the importance and environmental benefits of agricultural aviation. The event will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., near the Smithsonian Metro stop between the Capitol building and the Washington Monument. Read More |
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| ACRC Announces New Contractor Changes for Ag Container Collection & Recycling Services |
 The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC), the trade association of the ag chemicals industry responsible for supporting the collection and proper recycling of ag containers nationwide, has announced contractor changes for the southern United States. ACRC is creating several new service territories within the southern states and expanding its nationwide program. Read More |
| Exhibitor Details for the 2024 Ag Aviation Expo: Booth Sales for Aircraft & Large Booth Space Now Open |
 Join us for the 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 18-21. In addition to attending the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, Fort Worth is full of great restaurants, bars, fun activities, and Texas hospitality! You can visit the Historic Stockyards for the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, stop by Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest honkey tonk, or shop and dine in the 35-block Sundance Square entertainment district. The Fort Worth Aviation Museum is also a must-see. Read More |
| In Case You Missed It! |
| NAAA Recommends EPA Remove Daily Acreage Restrictions for Aerial Applications of Paraquat |
 Earlier this week, NAAA submitted comments to EPA recommending they remove the restrictions that prevent aerial applicators from treating more than 350 acres per day when they apply paraquat for herbicidal purposes. These restrictions were put in place with EPA’s 2021 interim decision (ID) on paraquat. The ID allowed only cotton and soybean desiccation applications to be conducted on unlimited acres daily. This restriction was due to a concern over aerial applicators inhaling paraquat while applying it. Read More |
| NAAA Fly Safe Gets Sent Out by FAA Safety Team |
 Monday’s Fly Safe message was noticed by the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), who sent a notification out to all of their subscribers with a link to the Fly Safe. It will also be posted to FAAST’s Instagram account in a few days. NAAA appreciates FAAST recognizing the importance of the Fly Safe message by sending it out to a broader audience. Read More |
| NAAA Offering Three Scholarship Programs in 2024 |
 NAAA, with the support of several Allied members, is offering three scholarship programs in 2024, totaling $29,000 in scholarship funds. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring ag pilot or an ag pilot interested in turbine training, we have scholarship funds for you! Read More |
| FLYING Website Publishes Article on the Brief Life of the Twin (Engined) Cat |
 FLYING website, which is also home to FLYING Magazine, published a great historical article on the short life of the Twin (engined) Cat, which was meant to be used for aerial application. Only three examples of the Twin (engined) Cat were rumored to have been completed and flown. |
| Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment Course will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 |
 After two years of popularity, NAAA and NAAREF are bringing back the Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment Course on Saturday, November 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in Fort Worth, Texas. This course will be taught on the Saturday before the start of the 2024 Ag Aviation Expo, Nov. 18-21. Registration will open in July, but if you plan to attend the course, please book your hotel room to arrive on Friday, Nov. 15. Read More |
| NAAA Endorses and Encourages Ag Aircraft GPS Data Collection Effort Protecting Manned Ag Aircraft from Drones |
| As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) marches in lockstep with some corporate interests in the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) space, it is becoming clear that green lighting and expanding UAS beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) operations may be being prioritized over safety. Donate your GPS data logs. Read More |
