Woman-owned aviation company in Suffolk granted new operating certificate

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk-based aviation company is being awarded an FAA Certification. ARNE is a woman-owned small business that works with TSA to maintain safety and security standards.

The FAA Part 135 operating certificate was a three year process. ARNE also provides the jump aircraft for Skydive Suffolk. ARNE was started in 2015 to provide specialized aircraft for
civilian and military parachute training, a release states.

The manager of the Richmond Flight Services Division Office is coming to Skydive Suffolk on
Wednesday, May 1 to deliver the certificate at 1200 Gene Bolton Dr.

This FAA Certification means that ARNE Aviation is able to:

• Transport cargo and hazmat materials
• Ability to participate in disaster relief services
• Maintain the highest safety and security standards possible

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