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“Upon the Performance of Each Rests the Fate of All” is a phrase that the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) takes seriously, and ag pilots should too, particularly now before the flying season is in full swing and all eyes are...

FLY SAFE CAMPAIGN There were three mid-air collisions in 2024. In each accident, one pilot survived while the other lost their life. In two of the accidents, both aircraft worked for the same operation, and in one of those accidents the two aircraft were working the same field. Make sure...

NAAA, with the support of several Allied members, is offering three scholarship programs in 2025, totaling $34,000 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! Please contact NAAA at information@agaviation.org or (202) 546-5722...

NAAA delivered important messages advocating airspace safety and business and environmental professionalism to a crowd of 440 in-person and 200 virtual participants at the 2025 Spray Drone Users Conference in Mobile, Alabama, this week. The over 600-person audience was 75% larger than last year’s conference, indicating a growing population of...

A Change in FAA Interpretation of FARs Results in New Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for Large Ag Aircraft; NAAA Offering Webinar March 26th to Clarify New Requirements A new FAA interpretation has resulted in the AT-802/802A being classified as a “large aircraft” with respect to §FAR 91.409 and has resulted in...

ALEXANDRIA, VA — March 17, 2025 — As the nation celebrates National Ag Day tomorrow, March 18, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is proud to honor the men and women of agriculture and the vital service that aerial application plays in aiding global food production. National Ag Day is a time to recognize the significant contributions that farmers, ranchers, aerial applicators, and the...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association and National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation’s boards and committees met last week in Montreal, Canada, holding meetings simultaneously with the annual convention of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association (CAAA). For decades, the CAAA has held their board meetings during NAAA’s annual convention. NAAA,...

Each year, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) offers a range of valuable benefits designed to support operators and pilots throughout the season. These benefits are designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and success of those in agricultural aviation and are made available to all those in the industry to...

The FAA has updated their Part 137 uncrewed aerial application systems (UAAS) webpage with a highlighted header which reads:  “The FAA has become aware of exemption holders conducting commercial agricultural operations in a manner noncompliant with the conditions and limitations of their exemption. Therefore, the FAA is implementing operational validations...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association is pleased to announce its 2025 officer team, led by NAAA President Mike Rivenbark. Serving alongside Rivenbark are Vice President Matt Hovdenes, Secretary Tim Swanson and Treasurer Sue Stewart. President Mike Rivenbark (North Carolina) 2025 NAAA President Mike Rivenbark is the operator of Moore’s Aerial Applicators...