Newly released audio recordings detail first-hand witness accounts of Sen. James Inhofe’s (R-Okla.) October 21 landing on a closed, marked and occupied runway in south Texas, and suggest runway workers may have had reason to fear for their lives, according to a report at AVWeb, which has taken three separate audio segments made available through […]
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A NextGen bonus: Reopened runways for GA
When GA pilots hear about the NextGen air traffic control system, the first thoughts are that it’s mainly for airlines, followed by how much is it going to cost? But blogger Scott Spangler at Jetwhine.com says there’s actually reason to rejoice: NextGen could actually open up hundreds of airports buried under Class B airspace to […]
New president for PAMA
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has a new president: Dale Forton. The selection of Forton as president comes after two years of reinvigorating the organization’s leadership structure and refocusing on the strategic plan, according to association officials. “The selection of Dale Forton as president completes the last remaining piece of PAMA’s new leadership structure,” […]
A dose of optimism for Wichita (and the rest of GA)
Aviation analyst Richard Aboulafia was the inaugural speaker when the Wichita Aero Club formed in late 2008. At that time, the industry decline was just beginning. More than two turbulent years later, Aboulafia made a repeat appearance at the organization’s monthly luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, and this time his presentation had a different angle. […]
Cessna continues to grow in China
Cessna Aircraft Co. opens its exhibit in China for the Shanghai International Air Show as one of the leading general aviation companies in the country in terms of deliveries, according to company officials. “The China market is very special to Cessna and we continue to focus our efforts here in terms of sales, manufacturing and […]
New law could lead to more airstrips in New Mexico
Governor Susana Martinez of New Mexico signed into law House Bill 12 on April 6, which adds “operation of aircraft” to the state’s existing Recreational Use Statute. “This is a great step for recreational pilots, the backcountry, and of course, the state of New Mexico,” said New Mexico Pilot Association (NMPA) President Joyce Woods. The […]
AERO kicks off today
Europe’s biggest GA air show, AERO in Friedrichsafen, Germany, kicks off today, with most of the movers and shakers in the United States’ GA industry attending. The show, which runs through April 16, features 550 exhibitors from 26 countries, as well as forums, product demonstrations, and more. Electric flight will be spotlighted at the show. […]
Job Shadow Day at VNY
On Thursday, 20 students enrolled at the North Valley Occupational Center, a division of the L.A. Unified School District that provides adults affordable technical and career training, will gain hands-on work experience shadowing Van Nuys Airport (VNY) employees engaged in a variety of trade and professional occupations, ranging from aircraft mechanic to accountant. The Job […]
New name for Aeroshell Square
ConocoPhillips has reached a multi-year agreement to be the sponsor of AirVenture’s “West Ramp” marquee attraction area, formerly known as Aeroshell Square, which will now be known as ConocoPhillips Plaza. EAA AirVenture will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Located at the center of the AirVenture grounds, ConocoPhillips Plaza is one […]