POLK CITY, Fla. (August 11, 2009) – For the first time ever in Central Florida, seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together in one action-packed event called "The Last Big Splash" at Fantasy of Flight. "The Last Big Splash" is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight […]
Los Angeles International Airport Using Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – August 10, 2009 – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system. Seventeen airports are operational with ASDE-X of the 35 airports to receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. ASDE-X combines surface […]
John F. Kennedy International Airport Now Operating With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – August 10, 2009 – Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system, is now operational at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Seventeen of the 35 airports to receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program are now operational. ASDE-X provides air traffic controllers […]
FAA Managers McClardy and Reid Honored with the 2009 ACC Agency Best Practices Award
Washington, DC – The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) presented its prestigious 2009 Agency Best Practices Award to Mark McClardy and LaVerne Reid of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This Award, which recognizes excellence in individuals, teams and organizations working closely with the airport consultant community, was presented at the ACC/FAA/TSA Summer Workshop Series Awards Luncheon […]
FAA Mandates Timely Activation of Ice Protection Systems for New Designs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today changed its certification standards for transport category airplanes to require either the automatic activation of ice protection systems or a method to tell pilots when they should be activated. The new rule requires an effective way to ensure the ice protection system […]
Panther Welcomes Ashbaker as Director of Aviation Services
Tampa, FL – (August 1, 2009) – Panther International LLC, an award winning grant management software company based in Tampa Bay, is proud to welcome Mr. William Ashbaker, P.E. as the Director of Aviation Services. Mr. Ashbaker is a licensed professional engineer with more than 38 years of aviation and public transit engineering and planning […]
FAA Administrator Babbitt’s Recent Speech at AirVenture 2009
Good morning. My name is Randy Babbitt, and my EAA membership number is 814406. When it comes to making a difference, EAA never does anything small. Look around. 10,000 airplanes. 500,000 visitors. If you’re asking me, there’s nothing quite like tailgating in the shadow of a 172 or a J-3. If you want to see […]
FAA Administrator Visits AirVenture
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt made the rounds at AirVenture 2009 on Wednesday. Babbitt, shown in the photo at right in the blue shirt and cap took time to visit with airshow attendees. See more photos in the SAJ Photo Gallery. Attachment:
Oshkosh 2009 Photo Gallery
Visit the photo gallery for photo updates from EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh 2009. Attachment:
Aero LEDs Introduces Product Line at AirVenture
AirVenture 2009 – Monday Aero LEDs company founders hosted the media at a working lunch to introduce their full product line of LED aircraft lighting solutiions. Nate Calvin, CEO (pictured on right) introduced his team and the products. More information can be found on the company’s website at www.AeroLEDs.com. Attachment:














