The FAA reports that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) in Texas is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation System, which is used for controller training on airport operations.
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Stubbs Aviation Advisors launches
Nel Stubbs, an expert on aviation taxes and corporate aviation business structures, is launching a new consulting and advisory business to assist aircraft owners and flight departments.
Signature opens new facility at KEYW
The new 4,500-square-foot terminal adds 3,300 square feet of additional space compared to Signature’s previous facility, company officials noted.
FAA study demonstrates effectiveness of runway guard lights
The survey showed that 75% of participating pilots and drivers had encountered either embedded or elevated runway guard lights (RGL) and 60% had encountered both types. Most said the lights increased the awareness of hold short markings. They also reported embedded RGLs were more likely to increase awareness than elevated RGLs.
Honeywell expanding Kansas manufacturing facility
The 560,000-square-foot facility currently manufactures components for Honeywell’s avionics, safety and flight control systems, and radio frequency systems for traffic collision avoidance, radar altimeters, and weather radar.
Legislation paves the way for flying cars
Elected officials across the United States are working on laws to ensure flying cars can be easily registered and licensed in all 50 states.
FAA expands B4UFLY services for drone pilots
The FAA has approved four companies to provide B4UFLY services through desktop and mobile applications. These companies offer multiple ways to access B4UFLY and bring recreational flyers the latest airspace awareness information directly from the agency.
Registration opens March 1 for museum summer camps
The Museum of Flight’s popular summer camps, Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE), are open to children in grades K through 9, with sessions running from June 24 through Aug. 23, 2024.
Piper unveils the M700 Fury
At a 301-knot max cruise speed, the M700 FURY is the fastest single-engine aircraft in Piper’s 87-year, 134,000 unit production history, Piper officials said,