At a hearing last week before the House Aviation Subcommittee on the future of airport infrastructure development, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli (Shown at right), called on Congress to give airports additional local authority to address pressing infrastructure needs by increasing the arbitrary federal cap on local passenger facility […]
USA TODAY ARTICLE ON GA SLAMMED BY AVIATION ASSOCIATIONS
You have probably already read or at least noted, that on Wednesday (June 18th) USA Today published an article titled ‘Unfit for Flight’ that aviation groups have taken exception to, slamming the publication for its one-sided, sensationalistic and inaccurate reporting of safety in general aviation. AIA President, CEO and former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey noted […]
EMERGING AVIATION INNOVATORS SELECTED TO SHOWCASE IDEAS AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2014
Seven emerging tech companies will be showcasing their newest ideas for aviation this summer at THE place to present innovation – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – as part of the event’s EAA Innovation Center. The exhibits range from new aircraft designs to the latest in power systems and 3D printing for airplane parts. These concepts are […]
Open House Celebration for Business Aviation’s Newest State-of-the-Art Aircraft Maintenance Facility
On July 15, 2014, Duncan Aviation is opening its state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance hangar to the business aviation community with an Open House celebration. A full day of activities is planned with informational sessions, tours of the Lincoln facility and visits with industry vendors and OEMs. The fun will spill into the evening during a reception […]
Van Nuys Airport to hold Groundbreaking for New Propeller Park
“The Park” at Van Nuys Airport will break ground on Monday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. for its $21-million, 30-acre propeller aircraft facility with a formal groundbreaking ceremony by airport executives, government officials and community leaders. Located on the old Air National Guard site, the new propeller aircraft facility is being constructed under the terms […]
Illinois Promotes 2014 Fly Your Plane to Work Day
Illinois has found that many of their newsletter readers are fortunate to work at a location that allows them to fly to work. Flying your aircraft to work does provide an opportunity to introduce your non-pilot co-workers to the wonderful world of aviation. With that in mind, the Illinois Division of Aeronautics is initiating a […]
Ascension Air Launches More Flexible Fractional Aircraft Programs to Include Fuel, Reduced Commitment
Ascension Air is adding two new programs to its lineup. The popular 80 annual flight hour Fractional Ownership option for the Cirrus SR22T aircraft will now be accompanied by a new 60 annual flight hour Aviator’s Club and a 25-hour Prop Card that never expires. “Over the past two years, we’ve spoken to many of […]
Lone Star UAS Center Approved as Fully Operational Test Site for Unmanned Vehicles
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence & Innovation (LSUASC) has met federal requirements to begin full operations as a test site for unmanned aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated the center as one of only six test sites in December, and approved it as operational on Friday, June […]
FAA Announces Texas UAS Test Site Now Operational
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that the Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test site is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. The site is the fourth of six to become operational. The FAA granted the Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi team a […]
OTW Safety’s Runway Barricades Pass Physical Testing
OTW Safety recently tested its airport runway products to the requirements outlined in Military Standard UFC 3-260-01 and Military Specification Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 04-2 (Change 1). The test was conducted by Darko Technolgies in Ogden, UT, using its recently completed wind tunnel. OTW Models AR10x96 and AR24x96 both passed wind loading at the minimum requirement […]
