WASHINGTON — In a move to prevent potential conflicts of interests that could affect aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to put limits on airlines and other operators hiring FAA safety inspectors and their managers for two years after those employees leave the agency. The proposed rule would prohibit air carriers, flight schools, […]
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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 […]
AOPA’s Dunn Delivers Keynote at Arizona Safety Banquet
Bill Dunn, AOPA‘s Vice President for Airport Advocacy (pictured at left with Stacy Howard, Western Regional Rep for AOPA and Ken Howard) was the keynote speaker at the 37th Annual Arizona Aviation Safety Awards Banquet held in Phoenix at the Doubletree Guest Suites on Saturday, November 14th. The banquet, sponsored by the Aviation Safety Advisory […]
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 […]
Hawker Beechcraft Celebrates Baron 50th Anniversary with Special Limited Edition Model
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is marking an important milestone – the 50th anniversary of its high performance piston twin, the Beechcraft Baron – by offering a limited edition model that incorporates elegant interior design features and amenities, a choice of four distinctive external paint schemes, and high performance Hartzell […]
ADOT Dismisses Top Aeronautics Management
(November 6, 2009) – The Arizona Department of Transportation recently dismissed their top two aviation employees. Barclay Dick (pictured left), Aeronautics Group Director and Kim Stevens, Deputy, were told that their services were no longer needed Thursday afternoon November 5th. ADOT, in an official statement, said the "Aviation Fund, like other state transportation funds, is […]
Lindbergh Foundation Partners with Rich Sugden to Donate Husky to Kenya Wildlife Service
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2009) — At the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Summit today, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that its efforts to facilitate the donation of a Factory-new 180HP A1C Husky to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have been accomplished. For six years, highly acclaimed aerobatic pilot and environmentalist Patty Wagstaff has helped […]
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Now Using Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – November 3, 2009 – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX) is now operating with Sensis Corporation’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), an advanced runway incursion detection and alerting system. Thirty-five airports will receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. ASDE-X combines surface movement radar, multilateration and Automatic Dependent […]
Miami International Airport Now Operating with Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – November 2, 2009 – Miami International Airport is now operating with Sensis Corporation’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X). ASDE-X is an advanced ground surveillance system that provides air traffic controllers with increased situational awareness of surface operations and runway incursion detection and alerting. Miami is the 20th airport to […]
Henry Krakowski, Chief Operating Officer, Air Traffic Organization Addresses House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation on NextGen
A Review of the RTCA Mid-Term Implementation Task Force Report Chairman Costello, Congressman Petri, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting us here today to review the RTCA’s NextGen Mid-Term Implementation Task Force Final Report. As you know, on January 16, 2009, we asked the RTCA to establish a government-industry Task Force to […]
