The FAA’s efforts to modernize the air traffic control system — known as NextGen — has had such a bumpy rollout that costs associated with some of the core technology outweigh potential benefits, according to a report by the Transportation Department’s Inspector General. A story in the Wall Street Journal says the IG’s report “raises new […]
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Oklahoma and South Carolina recognized for GA excellence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) recognized excellence, both in its members and state aviation programs, during the association’s awards banquet held at its 83rd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Providence, Rhode Island, earlier this month. The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission was recognized this year for the Most Innovative State Program Award and […]
Fargo Jet Center expands to Minneapolis/St. Paul market
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Exclusive Aerospace, an affiliate of Fargo Jet Center (FJC), has expanded to the Minneapolis market through purchasing the assets of Premier Jet Center at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM). Flying Cloud is one of the main corporate airports serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota market. “We’ve been looking for the right location to […]
Heart of Texas Airshow takes off Saturday
WACO, Texas — The Heart Of Texas Airshow returns this Saturday, Sept. 27, to Texas State Technical College Airport. The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises jets, helicopters, airplanes, warbirds, skydivers, radio control aircraft and more in the sky and on terra firma. Flights will be available throughout the day to the public in helicopters, airplanes, historic warbirds […]
Sporty’s offers FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program
With the FAA mandate that all pilots seeking an ATP certificate be required to complete an FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) prior to taking the ATP Knowledge test, Sporty’s has partnered with ABX Airlines in Wilmington, Ohio, to offer this training. The ATP-CTP training requires at least 30 hours of classroom work and 10 […]
FAA calls on aviation industry to equip for NextGen
WASHINGTON, DC – The FAA will hold a “Call to Action” summit to engage the aviation industry in meeting the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline to equip aircraft with new avionics technology. The all-day session will be held Oct. 28. The FAA and the aviation industry will discuss how they can work together to resolve barriers […]
Wright B Flyer project receives challenge grant
DAYTON, Ohio — Wright “B” Flyer Inc. has received another major gift to fund a new flying lookalike of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane. The new Wright Model B lookalike will replace Wright “B” Flyer No. 1, also known as the “Brown Bird” or “Iron Bird,” which has been flying since 1982. The new […]
Coalition sends ‘serious’ petition to FAA
WASHINGTON – On Sept. 22, a coalition of aviation trade associations asked the FAA to fix a seven-letter mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that would create serious headaches for the aviation maintenance industry. The group, which includes the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, Airlines for America, the Cargo Airline […]
Rescue animal airlift featured at Southeast Aviation Expo
On Saturday, Sept. 27, a special air caravan containing rescued animals will depart from the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina as part of the Southeast Aviation Expo. Their destination? New homes and non-kill shelters throughout the U.S. Each year, Pilots N Paws holds a large rescue flyway event. This event has never taken place […]