NAAREF will host an in-season safety session webinar on May 27th at 7:00 PM CDT with a small panel of PAASS presenters. The topics will include current trends in ag accidents, avoiding CFIT accidents, and other current topics of interest.
Eight aspiring young pilots are progressing through the aerial applicator pilot training certification at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. George Moore, chief instructor, has worked with Dennis Gardisser of WRK of Arkansas LLC to provide training.
Since 1995, NAAA, in partnership with Syngenta Crop Protection, has offered the Leadership Training Program (LTP) to develop leaders within the aerial application industry. Over the past 29 classes, more than 365 NAAA members have graduated from the program. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 program.
The 2025 NAAA Membership Directory & Annual Report is on its way! Most members should receive their copy within the next couple of weeks. As always, this exclusive publication is available only to NAAA members and remains one of the most valuable resources the association offers.
NAAA is assisting the National Cotton Council (NCC) of America in getting word out to aerial applicators about an important survey. NCC is looking to collect information on the aerial application of cotton defoliants.
VAI Daily, the daily eNewsletter of Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) featured PAASS’ May 5, 2025 Fly Safe Message in their eNewsletter’s safety section. VAI Daily is sent to 37,000 subscribers each weekday.
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 in the northeastern and southeastern United States.
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