Blue Sky Network, a global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions, has created a new service, software, and hardware plan designed specifically for pilots flying for the Department of Interior (DOI) in Alaska. As of May 1, the DOI requires that all aircraft flying any of its personnel or cargo be equipped with Iridium […]
‘The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts’ published
Just released is “The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts” by John Fiske. The book covers the history, area attractions and aviation lore of the Commonwealth’s 38 airports. Says Fiske, “I came up with the idea for the Pilots’ Guide when making plans to fly into every airport in Massachusetts. While working on […]
PowerNap Inventor offers to help controllers fight fatigue
Jonathan Husni, MBA, IT expert and inventor of PowerNap audio products, has offered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), 100 PowerNap CDs and a 50% discount on his company’s PowerNap Machine, if it will try his technology as a solution to the fatigue problem that has caused […]
House promoted to Sierra Industries GM
Sierra Industries has promoted Jamie House to General Manager. In her new role, House will take over day-to-day corporate management for the South Texas business jet maintenance and modification facility. House brings a broad portfolio of management experience to her new role, having held a variety of positions at Sierra since originally joining the company […]
FAA to modify knowledge exams
The FAA will immediately reverse some of the changes made to the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) knowledge test, review others, and regrade tests taken since February when pass rates plummeted. The reversal comes after FAA officials met in early May in Oklahoma City with officials from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the National […]
SwiftFuel meets new ASTM standard
Swift Enterprises, Ltd. has been developing an unleaded replacement for aviation gasoline for the last five years, called 100SF. One of the milestones in the path to commercialization of the new fuel is the publication of a specification by ASTM International that defines their fuel. That happened in early May when ASTM International approved a […]
Senators back move to protect GPS
A coalition of 33 senators, including 13 who are members of the Senate General Aviation Caucus, have asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to rescind wireless network operator LightSquared’s approval to expand until the company can demonstrate that signals from tens of thousands of ground stations won’t interfere with GPS reception. The letter comes after […]
19th short-term extension anticipated for FAA authorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is expected to give the FAA another short-term reauthorization, as passage of a long-term reauthorization for the FAA is in jeopardy again because the House and Senate are still far apart on two issues. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill) made that prediction on the House floor Monday, May 23, during a brief […]
FAA dedicates new tower at ISP
The FAA recently dedicated a new airport traffic control tower at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) that will replace the one that has served the airport since 1963. “This new tower will enhance the safety and efficiency of air travel in and out of Long Island,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The new airport […]