The National Alliance for the Advancement of NextGen (NAANG) has surpassed 1,000 members, signaling an “unprecedented support for improvements in air traffic systems among travel and tourism industry and business leaders,” according to alliance officials. In announcements across the country, officials highlighted that the benefits of NextGen are already being realized, adding there is a […]
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SC governor declares ‘Aviation Week’
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has declared Aug. 13-18 “Aviation Week” in the Palmetto State. The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, plays in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. Aviation in South Carolina provides thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, with general […]
Air Racers 3D to fly high in Reno theaters
3D Entertainment Distribution has inked an agreement to present “Air Racers 3D,” in Reno exclusively at Cinemark Century Theatres from Sept. 7-20. The two-week theatrical engagement will coincide with the 2012 National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport, which will see the young star of the 3D film, pilot Steven Hinton, in competition for the […]
UVair FBO network grows
The UVair FBO Network, an alliance between EPIC and UVair Fuel Program, has added two new member FBOs, bringing the total number of FBOs in the network to 16. The new UVair FBO Network members are Jet Source in Carlsbad, Calif. (CRQ) and Jet Center Los Angeles in Hawthorne, Calif. (HHR). UVair FBO Network fuel […]
Could NextGen be hacked?
Computer security experts worry that the Next Generation Air Transportation System, known as NextGen, is vulnerable to hackers. Reporters from NPR talk to one hacker who says he could place “ghost planes” in the system, essentially causing chaos. They quote him: “If you could introduce enough chaos into the system — for even an hour […]
New name for SLN
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas, has been renamed Salina Regional Airport “to reflect the airport’s growing influence on business and commerce in North Central Kansas,” airport officials said. “The Federal Aviation Administration encourages airport owners to use new categories of airport designations that fit appropriate business and activity profiles to help guide future system […]
Top GA names join kit association advisory board
Well-known names in general aviation, including Tom Poberezny, Dale Klapmeier and Frank Christensen, have joined the advisory board of the new Aircraft Kit Industry Association. AKIA was formed this past summer at AirVenture to provide corporations with a vested interest in homebuilding an opportunity to speak with a unified voice on issues of safety and […]
New layer of paperwork consequence of Pilot’s Bill of Rights
A consequence of the passage last week of the Pilot Bill of Rights is a new layer of paperwork regarding both pilot certification and FAA medicals, according to officials with the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The new law includes a requirement that applicants receive and sign, and records be kept, of notification that […]
Soloy tapped for AirVan assembly in North America
Soloy Aviation Solutions has been tapped to provide assembly, and technical support for GippsAERO’s Airvan for all North American orders. CEO Terry Miles comments: “We are strategically implementing Airvan maintenance centers to penetrate the market and ensure the Airvan is a viable aircraft for operators in the United States. Soloy is a welcome addition to […]