Gogo has announced its plans to build a 5G network for aviation. The new air-to-ground (ATG) network will be designed for use on business aviation aircraft, commercial regional jets, and smaller mainline jets operating within the contiguous United States and Canada. Gogo expects the network to be available for business and commercial aviation in 2021. […]
Pilot Proficiency Offers 24/7 Simulator Recurrency Training for Private Pilots
Pilot Proficiency, a new pilot training business providing 24/7 simulator access has taken delivery of a Frasca RTD simulator and is open for business at their first pilot recurrency training center located in Lisle, Illinois. The company offers FAA approved Frasca AATDs (advanced aviation training devices) in locations convenient to pilots and available 24/7. Pilots […]
Extensive Enhancements Made to Homebuilts Area Ahead of AirVenture 2019
The introduction of a new, more centrally located exhibitor area, a new Homebuilts in Review area, and additional homebuilt parking highlight some of the significant enhancements made to the Homebuilts area ahead of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Formerly known as the North Aircraft Display, the renamed Homebuilt Aircraft Display is now located directly east of […]
AOPA 2019 FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE SURVEY OPENS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) annual survey to take the pulse of flight training and seek out excellence where it lives opened on June 1. Anyone who has taken flight training, including recurrent training, within the past 12 months can weigh in and share their experience. AOPA’s 2019 Flight Training Experience Survey is […]
EAA Names Connolly as Director of Museum and Education
Ron Connolly, a U.S. Army veteran pilot who has an extensive history in education and leadership, has joined the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as Director of Museum and Education. In his position, Connolly will lead the exploration and implementation of updates to the museum in the areas of technology, education, and diversity. That includes a […]
Van Nuys Airport’s Team LAWA Pancake Breakfast Benefits Mid Valley Family YMCA
Van Nuys Airport hosted a pancake breakfast to raise money for the Mid Valley Family YMCA. The “Endless Pancake Breakfast” was hosted at the Van Nuys Airport Fire Station 114. The event featured endless pancakes, activities for the kids, tours of the fire station, and a display of classic cars. The event raised over $2,000. […]
FAA Extends Comment Period on Rulemaking to Streamline Commercial Space Activities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the public comment period for 45 days to July 30 for a proposed rule that would streamline federal commercial space transportation requirements for launch and reentry operators and maintain safety during launches and reentries. The proposed rule follows the National Space Council’s 2018 ‘Space Policy Directive 2’, which […]
With 71 New Jet Deliveries, TAP Air Portugal’s Fleet Reaches 100 Aircraft for First Time
TAP Air Portugal just added the 100th aircraft to its fleet, an Airbus A330neo, as the carrier prepares to inaugurate service from Chicago O’Hare, and later this month from San Francisco and Washington, DC.  Also on June 1, TAP will introduce the A321 LR to its US operations, flying between Newark and Porto. A fleet […]
FAA Now Accepting Applications to Its Contract Tower Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has resumed accepting applications to the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program, as called for under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Contract towers are air traffic control towers that are staffed by employees of private companies rather than by FAA employees. Like most federal investments, the agency is required to […]
Alsim AL172 Receives FAA AATD Approval
Alsim has announced that the FAA has approved the Alsim AL172 simulator as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The AL172 is an exact replica of a Cessna 172SP Skyhawk NAV III aircraft equipped with the Garmin G1000® NXi avionics suite. Since its launch in late 2017, the AL172 has been delivered and certified to […]
