A new rule that would allow anyone to access the flight plans of private aircraft would constitute an “unnecessary and undesirable invasion of privacy, hampering the mobility of citizens and companies,” according to officials with the Aerospace Industries Association. “The Block Aircraft Registration Request program functions much like a ‘Do Not Call’ list for private […]
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Coalition to save GPS launched
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives from a wide variety of industries and companies have joined together to form the “Coalition to Save Our GPS” to resolve a serious threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The threat stems from a recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a conditional waiver allowing the expansion […]
R&D bill boon to GA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The introduction of H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011, a bipartisan bill that will strengthen the research and development (R&D) tax credit from 14% to 20%, is being lauded as a boon to GA. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the bill, which was cosponsored by Representatives John Larson […]
Hypersonic jet engine to be unveiled Monday
Aerospace engineering researchers and students at the University of Virginia are helping to create a hypersonic “scramjet” engine that can travel at five times the speed of sound — or 3,700 mph. That’s about twice the speed of a bullet, and it’s technology that could one day allow a plane to fly from New York […]
World’s largest air show team to perform at Sun ‘n Fun
Team RV, the world’s largest air show team, will fill the sky at Sun ‘n Fun with 11 homebuilt aircraft in a display of close formation, formation aerobatics, and difficult rejoins on March 30. “At Sun ‘n Fun, pilots from all over the world converge to kick off the flying season, and Team RV intends […]
Destination: SLR
Way back on May 19, 1938, the first landing was made at what was to become Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Texas by an air mail pilot. Fast forward to modern days and the airport has begun preparations for its 75th anniversary in 2013. By then, airport officials hope SLR will be a destination […]
Launched on the same day…
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. Some of my era’s inspiration for strong participation in GA came from military aviation. Adding to the […]
Equity infusion brings new opportunities for Quest
Quest Aircraft Co,, manufacturer of the KODIAK, has completed a financing transaction for recapitalization and new investment. The additional funding is from private investors and will provide the company with continued financial stability, as well as allow it to ramp up production, according to company officials. “The last two years have been extremely challenging for […]
Air Force Museum virtual tour wins award
The U.S. Air Force recently recognized the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Virtual Tour with its 2010 Best Innovative Program Award in Public Affairs. The award followed requests from online visitors which prompted staff to move forward with uploading panoramic photos of all galleries, making the museum fully virtual. The tour is located […]