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NAAA has worked to secure permission from the FAA to use frequency 122.925 for radio communications between agricultural aircraft. This frequency is currently assigned to forestry management and fire suppression, fish and game management and protection, and environmental monitoring and protection. FAA’s decision means ag aviators can now use it...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is the public relations advocate for the aerial application industry, promoting the important work of ag pilots throughout the year. NAAA’s efforts include providing external communications via press releases to agriculture and aviation media outlets, in addition to the larger news media; participating in...

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 18-21, a new convention destination for the Ag Aviation Expo.Attendee registration is now open for the annual convention. Exhibitors can purchase booth space here. NAAA’s new registration system will allow you to register and...

via NAAA NAAA is excited to announce the hiring of longtime NAAA member Amy May as NAAA’s Manager of Communications & Meetings. Amy brings 20+ years of experience in communications and organization in her years of work as a social work coordinator, office manager and client account manager. In addition,...

NAAA’s sister organization, the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF), sends important safety alerts called Fly Safe messages to ag pilots every other Monday in April and May, and every Monday in June, July, and August. Additional safety reminders are issued whenever aviation activity warrants them. This is...

ALEXANDRIA, VA—MAY 20, 2024—The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Board of Directors recently voted to establish an Uncrewed Aerial Application System (UAAS) Committee to advise the Association on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) – or drone – issues. The decision to establish the committee is to ensure the low-altitude airspace is...

Deadlines Aug. 31, 2024 and Sept. 15, 2024 The National Agricultural Aviation Association (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...

ALEXANDRIA, VA—APRIL 30, 2024—The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is participating in Ag on the Mall on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 6 – 8, 2024, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at booth 31. Themed the Future of Food and Farming, Ag on the Mall celebrates and...

The Certified-Professional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward (C-PAASS) application is open for 2024 applicants at https://education.agaviation.org/cpaass. C-PAASS was launched by the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) last year. This annual, individual certification for ag pilots, both operator, and non-operator, recognizes a strong...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is significantly focusing on external communications through Farm Journal’s widely circulated publications touting the benefits of aerial application and hiring ag pilots to handle spraying work.   NAAA is contributing articles and continuing ads throughout Farm Journal publications, which have a potential circulation of...