Washington, DC, January 7, 2010 – The National Association of State Aviation Officials welcomed six members of the University Aviation Association to its Washington, D,C. headquarters Wednesday afternoon to discuss how aviation policy is developed. The meeting was a joint effort between the organizations to foster and strengthen aviation education. NASAO President Henry Ogrodzinski […]
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FAA OKs Four More Portable Oxygen Concentrators
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that passengers needing medical oxygen now have the option of using four additional portable oxygen concentrators while traveling, bringing the total number of approved units to 11. The newly authorized devices are DeVilbiss Healthcare’s iGo, International Biophysics Corporation’s LifeChoice, Inogen’s Inogen One G2 and Oxlife’s Independence […]
Vaisala’s New Runway Visual Range System Approved for Air Traffic Control Use in the USA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Vaisala AviMet® PC-Based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system for air traffic control use in airports across the country. The primary users of the system are air traffic controllers who access RVR data through an improved display application, also developed by Vaisala. Runway Visual Range is a calculated […]
‘OSHKOSH EXPRESS’ 747 FROM AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND RETURNING TO EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH IN 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (Dec. 10, 2009) – Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts from Australia and New Zealand will be making a joint pilgrimage next July, landing in a 747 jetliner at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration," in a group trip dubbed the "Oshkosh Express." AirVenture 2010, the 58th annual […]
Hawker Beechcraft to transport Santa to U.S. military facilities next week
WICHITA, Kan. (Dec. 10, 2009) – In celebration of the upcoming holiday season and in appreciation of our service men and women, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will transport Santa Claus and one of his elves to 10 military facilities across the United States next week to spread holiday cheer to military personnel […]
DigiWx II AWOS AV Installed at Garnett Industrial Airport (K68)
Baltimore, MD –December 9, 2009. The Garnett Industrial Airport (K68), located in Garnett, KS has just completed the installation of the Belfort DigiWx II AWOS AV system. The Belfort DigiWx II is an automated weather system reporting FAA certified altimeter and FAA certified visibility with advisory winds, temperature and humidity. The real time weather report […]
75th Anniversary of Douglas DC-3 Celebrated with Aircraft Reunion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (Dec. 4, 2009) – What could be the largest Douglas DC-3/C-47 gathering in more than 60 years will be a centerpiece of the aviation activities at EAA AirVenture 2010, "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration," which will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. EAA is […]
FAA Bans Takeoffs with “Polished Frost”
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is increasing the safety of winter flying by prohibiting takeoffs with “polished frost” — frost buffed to make it smooth — on the wings, stabilizers and control surfaces of several classes of aircraft. The new rules are effective on January 30, 2010. There are 57 operators flying 188 aircraft […]
FAA Finalizes Changes in Hudson River Airspace to Enhance Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today finalized a federal rule, effective November 19, 2009, that will enhance safety by separating low-altitude, local aircraft flights over the Hudson River from flights transiting through the river airspace. “Better separation of aircraft means a higher margin of safety,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These […]
FAA Takes Steps to Ensure ‘No-Radio’ Flights are Properly Tracked and Reported
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating training and procedures for handling the loss of two-way communication with aircraft and how other agencies are notified, after a detailed review of air traffic contact with Northwest Airlines Flight 188 on October 21, 2009. The FAA also has taken steps to ensure more accurate […]
