An investment of $3.8 million in federal and state funds will improve operations at eight Pennsylvania airports. “I support creating and sustaining jobs across all sectors of our economy, and transportation is no exception,” Governor Tom Corbett said. “The aviation industry employs more than 290,000 people statewide, which is nearly 5% of the state workforce. […]
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Zenith guitar to be auctioned off for Young Eagles
As part of the “Zeniths to Oshkosh” festivities for AirVenture, a one-of-a-kind handcrafted guitar will be auctioned to benefit the Young Eagles program. The electric guitar will be on display at the Zenith Aircraft booth during AirVenture, which kicks off July 25 and runs through July 31, and may even be playing in a concert […]
GPS a side issue in high-stakes broadband battle
Although the FCC’s rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared’s multi-billion-dollar business plan appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and the potential destruction of the GPS system, according to a report at AVweb. Read it here.
FAA reauthorization bill stumbles again
WASHINGTON, DC – Even though the U.S. House of Representatives cancelled its scheduled recess this week, it is evident that the long-stalled FAA reauthorization bill will not be completed by the expiration of the 20th short-term extension on July 22. On July 15, House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) and House Ways and […]
User fee alert
NBAA officials are warning the GA community that it has cause for alarm as Congress and the White House negotiate over the nation’s deficit and debt ceiling. In a missive to members, Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, warns: “As the debate continues, some policymakers insist that any debt-ceiling deal must include new revenues, while […]
AirVenture kicks off in one week
In just a few days, more than 10,000 aircraft and hundreds of thousands of attendees will descend on Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2011, which begins Monday, July 25, and runs through Sunday, July 31. The 59th annual Fly-In Convention will once again become the epicenter of the aviation world. Highlighted events […]
Four new degree programs at K-State
Aviation education is taking off at Kansas State University Salina this fall, with new bachelor’s degree options: unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, airport management and air traffic control. The university already offers bachelor’s degrees in professional pilot and aviation maintenance. The new degree options came about from the growth of the certificate programs K-State Salina already […]
Maule celebrates its 50th — this year and next
Maule Air is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary — twice. This year the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of founder B.D. Maule receiving the Type Certificate for the Bee Dee M-4. Next year the company will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first delivery. So how has Maule survived 50 years in […]
New House FAA extension introduced
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 21st extension of FAA programs was introduced in the House Friday, July 15, by Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-Wis.), and Ways & Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.). It has been over 7 ½ years since the last FAA reauthorization was signed […]