FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt cautioned that he is “concerned” the level of agency funding called for in the reauthorization bill recently passed by the House of Representatives would be too low and, if enacted, could “degrade” safety and efficiency, according to an Air Transport World report.
Paine Field Passport debuts
Starting April 30, the Paine Field Partners, four aviation attractions located around Snohomish County, Washington’s airport, Paine Field — Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation, Flying Heritage Collection and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center — will begin selling the Paine Field Passport, a collector’s keepsake-quality document that gives visitors […]
Air Zoo to offer summer camp scholarships
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Full and partial scholarships from the Air Zoo Legacy Foundation are now available for the Air Zoo’s summer camps. To apply for one, kids must write a one-page essay about themselves, explaining why they want to attend camp and how they became interested in science, flight, and space. Applicants must include the […]
AirVenture NOTAM now available
The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), highlighting arrival and departure procedures for the more than 10,000 aircraft expected at Experimental Aircraft Association’s 59th annual fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 22-Aug. 1, outlines […]
Free admission for military at Fantasy of Flight
In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Fantasy of Flight’s collection fo aircraft in Polk City, Fla., will offer complimentary admission to all active-duty, retired and reserve members of the U.S. armed forces throughout the month of May. Guests must present a current military ID to qualify for the free general admission ticket. This special […]
Lyon Air Museum hosts Wings of Freedom Tour
The Collings Foundation’s “Wings Of Freedom 2011 Tour,” offering the general public aircraft tours along with flights on famous World War II-era heavy bombers and “stick time” in a P-51 Mustang long-range fighter plane, will visit Lyon Air Museum (LAM) in Orange County, Calif., Friday, May 6, through Mon., May 9. The museum is located […]
Virtual 51 reunion planned
2011-2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Stallion 51 Corp. In honor of the silver anniversary, Stallion 51 is planning a “virtual” Class of 51 Reunion. The Kissimmee, Fla.-based company is asking the thousands of people who have flown the Mustang over the years to collect their photos and stories to share with Stallion 51. There […]
Princeton Airport celebrates centennial
In an era when GA airports are continually under attack, New Jersey’s Princeton Airport (39N) is celebrating something spectacular this month: Its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1911 with a few flights by early aviators, the airport is now an anchor for the surrounding community, according to officials. The airport, which offers everything from maintenance to […]
Retired Lockheed chief to get Wings Club award
The Wings Club in New York will honor NormanAugustine, first president and now retired chairman and CEO of the Lockheed Martin Corp., with the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club will present the award on Friday, October 21, at its 69th Annual Dinner-Dance to be held […]