The NAAA is excited to announce that the 2026 Ag Aviation Expo will take place Nov. 16–18, 2026, at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA. Select meetings and events will also be held at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, located directly adjacent to the convention center….
Last week the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) presented a webinar on drone registration emphasizing that FAA registration is required for all drones used in Section 44807 exemptions and Part 137 operations. The webinar went over required registrations to help operators ensure compliance ahead of the 2026 spray season. To review the webinar, click here.
Over the last several weeks, NAAA’s ag aviation industry survey has been open for both operators and pilots to complete by providing confidential and important information we need to register pesticides for aerial use and multiple other uses.
The National Agricultural Aviation Historical Committee (formerly NAAHOF) has selected Fran de Kock for induction into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame, recognizing more than 50 years of leadership, innovation, and dedication to agricultural aviation safety and pilot training.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments from Bayer next month, arguing that state Roundup herbicide lawsuits decided against the company for not carrying a warning that it may cause cancer are unlawful under federal law, where the EPA has concluded the product doesn’t pose a risk when used according to its label. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is an important tool to combat yield-strangling weeds and is widely deemed safe by experts.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now underway, reporting on calendar year 2025. The GA Survey is the only source of information on the general aviation fleet and the number of hours flown.
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