NAAA eNewsletter Articles
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NAAA Leadership Programs Prepare Industry Advocates in Washington, DC - 2026-02-20
The NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program (LTP) and its sibling program, Leadership At Its Best (LAIB), have been shaping strong leaders in agricultural aviation since 1995. An intensive five-day course was held recently in the Washington, DC area, equipping participants with the skills to effectively communicate the positive role aerial application plays in agriculture to the public, media, and government officials. -
FAA Implements Special Emphasis Enforcement Program for UAS Operations - 2026-02-20
- UAS
On January 21, 2026, FAA updated its Compliance and Enforcement (C&E) Program in FAA Order 2150.3C with Change 13 to provide for a special emphasis enforcement program applicable to UAS operations that endanger the public, violate airspace restrictions, or further a crime. This new policy affects all agency personnel who investigate, report or process statutory or regulatory violations involving UAS. -
FAA’s FAASTeam Webinar on Drone Registration Scheduled for February 24 at 19:00 CST—Registration is Required for Drones Used in Section 44807 Exemptions and Part 137 Operations - 2026-02-20
- UAAS
- UAS
Join The Ag Drone Podcast on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 19:00 Central Standard Time for a free educational webinar focused on FAA drone registration requirements. FAA registration is required for all drones operating under Section 44807 exemptions and Part 137 agricultural aircraft operations. As the 2026 spray season approaches, this webinar will help operators ensure compliance and avoid registration delays. -
AD Proposed for Bell 407 Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Chafing - 2026-02-20
- Airworthiness
The FAA has proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 407 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that chafing can occur at various locations on the electrical harnesses located in the aircraft instrument panel area. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical harnesses for chafing and corrective actions if necessary. -
A Full Aerial Application Agenda in Our Nation’s Capital Area Occurred Last Week as NAAA, NAAREF and Leadership Training for Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders Took Place - 2026-02-20
- Expo / Meetings
Multiple substantive aerial application industry events took place this past week in and surrounding our nation’s capital. This included advocating to federal regulators and legislators the importance of the aerial application industry to agriculture and the importance of sound policy to ensure the industry can continue to conduct its mission. -
Former NAAA Operator Allen Chorman of Delaware Passes at 80 - 2026-02-12
Allen Chorman, a well-known and respected aerial applicator and founder of Allen Chorman & Sons, Inc., in Milton, Delaware, passed away on Monday. Born and raised in Sussex County, Delaware, Chorman’s passion for aviation and agriculture took root early. He began working at Joe Hudson’s aerial application operation in 1956, first helping on the ground and then learning to fly. By 1965, he was piloting crop-spraying flights and quickly became Hudson’s protégé. -
Dicamba Once Again Approved for Tolerant Crops but Without Aerial Application - 2026-02-12
- Pesticide (Re)Registrations
Last week the EPA approved, for the third time, the use of low volatility formulations of dicamba for applications on dicamba tolerant crops (DT), both soybeans and cotton. The approval is for the 2026 growing season, but there is concern that the decision came too late for many growers who’ve already finalized their plans for 2026 -
Membership Grace Period Ends Sunday—Renew Your NAAA Membership Today - 2026-02-12
- Membership
As we celebrate NAAA’s 60th anniversary this year, we request your continued support by renewing your NAAA membership because it is vital to keeping our industry strong, safe and well-represented. While you’ve been hard at work helping farmers produce a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food, fiber, and bioenergy, NAAA has been working hard to ensure the low-altitude airspace is safe for your aerial application business, as well as ensuring that you have the pesticide products you need to do your job. -
FAA 2024 General Aviation Activity Surveys Released with Hours Flown by Ag and Other Industry Statistics - 2026-02-12
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released its General Aviation (GA) Activity Survey of data collected by U.S. GA pilots nationwide in 2024. The information includes total hours flown in the agricultural aviation industry and other important statistics that NAAA uses to determine accident frequency and the effectiveness of industry safety programs such as PAASS. In 2024, agricultural aviation pilots flew a total of 949,149 hours.