Deliveries of new turbine business airplanes shot up more than 31% in this year’s first half, compared to last year’s, according to a report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Exactly 100 more business jets and turboprops were delivered in the first six months of 2005 than during the same period last year, according […]
Construction begins on new terminal for Space Coast airport
Florida’s Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority has received more than $4.6 million in grants for a new corporate aviation terminal. The bulk of the funds, $3.3 million, is from the Florida Department of Transportion. The remaining $1.25 million is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Construction is expected to begin this month.
Paradise Lost
Thank you for the article discussing homeowner associations (Are homeowners’ associations a good idea, a necessary evil or a power grab? July 22 issue). Certainly there are situations, as discussed in the article, where HOAs and CC&Rs can be used to protect one’s property and property rights, however in both aviation and non-aviation related communities, the […]
A new definition of airport needed
I just finished your article “To save our airports” (July 22 issue). It is frustrating that politics saps so much joy from everyday GA operations. After following this subject for years, including leaseholder issues, business growth and finance problems, stability and viability in GA, community relations and “good neighbor” operations, I have come to believe […]
An exceptionally naive point of view
Why did you post this letter, “Eliminating the terrorist threat,” in the Aug. 5 issue? This person’s point of view is obviously exceptionally naive. Effectively, he’s saying that if we were just to come home and be nice so will everyone else. Is it really necessary to post such an absurdity? Please confine yourselves to […]
FAA fines Chicago for Meigs destruction
The FAA is demanding the city of Chicago pay a $33,000 civil penalty for the destruction of Merrill C. Meigs Field (CGX). The waterfront airport was destroyed two years ago when Mayor Richard Daley ordered heavy equipment to carve large Xs into the runway under the cover of night, rendering the airport useless and stranding […]
GAMA reports increased deliveries
Deliveries of new turbine business airplanes shot up more than 31% in this year’s first half, compared to last year’s, according to a report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Exactly 100 more business jets and turboprops were delivered in the first six months of 2005 than during the same time period last year. […]
NBAA moves convention 2005 to Orlando
The National Business Aviation Association convention, one of the industry’s largest, has been relocated to Orlando. The show, originally slated for New Orleans, also has been moved up a week. It will be held Nov. 9-11.
FAA wants to study pilot satisfaction
The FAA wants to spend $289,000 to study pilot satisfaction with its aeromedical certification services. Critics claim the study is a waste of money, noting that those funds would be better spent on manpower to take care of the backlog in Oklahoma City. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must approve the […]