A new surveillance technology called the Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAM) is now allowing air traffic controllers to track aircraft along the difficult approach to Juneau – a mountainous area where radar coverage isn’t possible. “This technology will allow more aircraft to fly into Juneau and it will give air traffic controllers the tools they need […]
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Iowa DOT’s Office of Aviation launches new web site
The Office of Aviation is pleased to announce the rollout of our new web site. The site is an excellent source for aviation information and offers a wide range of tools and resources for pilots, airport representatives, aviation industry personnel, decision makers, visitors, educators, and the general public. The new site offers information on how […]
REMOS Aircraft Announces New Investment for Global Expansion
REMOS Aircraft, one of the world’s leading light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturers, has finalized a corporate expansion program to roll out its global market strategy, the company announced today. Founded in 1994, REMOS is an international aerospace manufacturing company with operations in Europe and North America. The REMOS GX aircraft is the company’s […]
General Aviation Industry Prepares for an Unleaded Future
April 21, 2010 – From EAA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas). The EPA has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) which is a key opportunity for […]
GlobalAir.com Celebrates 15 Years
GlobalAir.com, one of the oldest aviation websites on the Internet is celebrating their 15th year. "I started the company in 1995 knowing little more than how to turn on a PC. Since that time, I have learned how to spell better (for all of you around since 1995) and in our opinion have developed one […]
April 2010 CalAERO Newsletter
Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics, has released the April 2010 CalAERO Newsletter. The newsletter has been developed as a communication tool for both internal and external partners. It is designed to reflect the agency’s commitment to fostering a safe, efficient, and environmentally compatible air transportation system. You can access the current edition and subsequent editions of […]
Colorado Pilot Wins National Grant
Colorado pilot, Dr. Penny Hamilton, was recently awarded a Wolf Aviation Fund research grant to partially fund national research to conduct in-depth interviews with female general aviation students and pilots regarding their flight training experiences. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) only 6% of almost 700,000 active pilots in the United States are women. […]
B-36 Symposium set for April 23, 24 at Pima Air & Space Museum
A symposium on the history of the B-36 Peacemaker will be held Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at the Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road. The museum has a B-36 as part of its permanent collection. Pilots and crewmen of the largest aircraft ever built for the U.S. Air Force […]
Conklin & de Decker Release Latest 2010 Aircraft Cost Evaluator Volume I
Conklin & de Decker has released the latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator for 2010, delivering the most up-to-date operating and ownership cost data available to the aviation industry. Aircraft Cost Evaluator is the most extensive operating cost database and is part of the family of aircraft operating and acquisition data products developed by Conklin & de […]
50th Anniversary Beechcraft Baron to Debut at 2010 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In
WICHITA, Kan. (April 12 2010) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that the 50th anniversary Beechcraft Baron G58 will make its public debut at the 36th annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in & Expo April 13-18 in Lakeland, Fla. The limited edition Baron that incorporates high performance Hartzell Scimitar propellers, elegant interior design features and […]
