WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of Honeywell’s Smartpath Precision Landing System, clearing the way for increased safety and efficiency at airports by providing precise navigation service based on the global positioning system (GPS). The first U.S.-approved system is located in Memphis, TN and will become operational early next year. “The […]
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NASAO Responds to USA Today Attack on General Aviation
Washington, DC, September 17, 2009 – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) joined others in the aviation community today to denounce USA Today’s September 17, 2009 front page story “Little-used Airports Cost Taxpayers Big Money”. In a letter to USA Today, NASAO President and CEO Henry M. Ogrodzinski said, “I am appalled by […]
FAA Announces New Efforts to Respond to Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a new focus on improving the agency’s response to public safety complaints and whistleblower contributions, as well as renewing efforts to ensure consistent interpretation of agency regulations and policies. He also outlined ongoing actions to ensure that air carriers comply with safety directives […]
FAA Launches New Accident Prevention Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of a strategy to reduce emerging aviation risks using national safety data, the agency’s Office of Aviation Safety today launched a new Accident Investigation and Prevention Service that integrates the work of the Offices of Accident Investigation and Safety Analytical Services. “This program give us better tools to spot potential […]
Beechcraft to Make Strong Presence at Reno National Championship Air Races
World’s fastest, most technologically-advanced light jet to make flight passes for fifth straight year WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its plans to showcase its popular Beechcraft aircraft at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show, held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno-Stead Airfield in Reno, Nev. The company […]
NASAO Annual Meeting Kicks Off
The 2009 National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Annual Meeting and Trade Show kicked off on Saturday, September 12th in Tucson, Arizona with committee meetings. Sunday’s daily festivities consisted of a city tour, luncheon and the first ever NASAO golf tournament. Sunday evening was capped off with a welcome reception with exhibitors. FAA […]
Grant Management Firm Adds Transportation Specialist to Team
Tampa, FL – (September 8, 2009) – Panther International LLC, the Tampa Bay-based software firm that developed the BlackCat Grant Management System, is proud to welcome Becky Mainardi as Project Manager. Ms. Mainardi joins Panther with an extensive background in intermodal transportation planning and project management. She will have a multi-faceted role in the delivery, […]
FAA Announces Plan to Enhance Safety for New York Airspace
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at lower altitudes around Manhattan. “The New York Airspace Task Force chartered on August 14 developed a comprehensive series of recommendations that […]
Hawker Beechcraft Delivers First T-6B Trainer Aircraft to U.S. Navy
WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 3, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the delivery of its first two T-6B aircraft, the avionics upgrade variant of the highly successful T-6A trainer, to the U.S. Navy. The Navy took possession of the aircraft (designated PN-1 and PN-2) at HBC’s headquarters in Wichita, Kan. From Wichita, the aircraft […]
Boston Logan International Airport 19th Site Operational With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – September 1, 2009 – Boston Logan International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system. Logan is the 19th airport to receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. A total of 35 airports will have ASDE-X by 2011. […]
