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The National Agricultural Aviation Association is pleased to announce its 2021 officer team, led by NAAA President Mark Kimmel. Serving alongside Kimmel are Vice President Jim Perrin, Secretary Sue Stewart and Treasurer Dwayne O’Brien. Let’s meet this year’s officers. President Mark Kimmel (Mississippi) In the 1920s, the agricultural aviation industry...

Once again, the NAAA silent auction has begun, featuring some unique abilities from years past, including the ability to bid via text this year. The NAAA annual silent auction is offering eBidding for this year's event, which opens Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. ET and closes at 2:30 p.m....

Lane Aviation, Inc. is excited to be celebrating its 75th year in business. Our company prides itself on maintaining ethical business practices that translate into integrity for every facet of Lane Aviation. We believe this honesty is what has gained the trust of so many valued customers and allowed us...

Turbines Inc is the independent PT6A overhaul/repair shop, since 1981. The FAA applies the same rigorous requirements to independent shops like Turbines Inc. that they do to Pratt & Whitney “approved” shops. In fact, independent shops, like Turbines Inc., work from the same required manuals that “approved” Pratt & Whitney...

Celeste died in Whitman County Hospital in Colfax, Washington. She is survived by her son Kevin Mills; daughter-in-law, Janet Mills; and her grandchildren, Sarah and David Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Harrison Mills; and her son Chris Maurice Mills. Celeste grew up in the town...

  NAAA and NAAREF's Board and Committee members convocated in Palm Springs, California, October 4-6, 2018 to conduct the business of the association in preserving and strengthening the U.S. aerial application industry.  Prior to the meeting the PAASS Presenters prepared for the 21st season of the program which began last...

ALEXANDRIA, VA – MAY 31, 2018 – With more than 1 million UAVs registered with the FAA, it is vitally important for UAV operators to be aware of agricultural aircraft operations this growing season. Thankfully, a vast majority of UAV users operate in a responsible manner, but since last year the aviation...

If you or a pilot of yours is shot at while operating an ag aircraft, undoubtedly one of the main things going through your mind after the initial shock subsides is what to do and who to call to report the shooting. NAAA has prepared a checklist on how to...

NAAA is getting ready to conduct its 2018 Survey of Part 137 Operators and Pilots. It has been six years since the association conducted its last comprehensive industry survey, and now more than ever NAAA needs current and accurate data about what is happening in the aerial application industry. A...

Recently, an article was published in Air & Space Magazine by contributing editor Ed Darack asserting, incorrectly, that drones are increasingly replacing traditional agricultural aircraft. The National Agricultural Aviation Association's Executive Director Andrew Moore refuted this factless claim below:   August 10, 2017 AIR & SPACE Magazine Smithsonian Institution PO...