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No user fees in President’s budget
The White House on Monday released a budget that avoided user fees, provided funding to advance NextGen modernization, and set aside money specifically for improvement projects at general aviation airports, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). “This is a long and extraordinarily complex document, and a complete review of all the language […]
Bids being reviewed for Florida’s state planes
The agency in charge of selling Florida’s two executive airplanes hasn’t decided if the bids received for the aircraft are too low, considering the “soft market” for private planes, according to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat. Gov. Rick Scott ordered the state’s 2003 Cessna Citation Bravo jet and 2000 King Air 350 put up […]
GA could lead the way in doubling exports
An FAA official says general aviation can take the lead in helping the U.S. achieve President Barack Obama’s goal of doubling exports over the next five years, according to the Wichita Eagle, which reports that FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta told Wichita’s aviation leaders that “Aviation can do an awful lot… to lead the way.”
Celebration of 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation kicks off
The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation kicked off a year-long celebration in honor of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s 100th anniversary of flight this weekend. The Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-Off Gala, held Saturday, Feb. 12, was part of the weekend-long celebration in San Diego. Known as the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation,” […]
NTSB now on Twitter and YouTube
The National Transportation Safety Board has established a Twitter account and a YouTube channel as the safety board broadens its communication efforts by moving into social media. The handle for the Twitter account is “ntsb” The YouTube channel is “ntsbgov” “Transparency and open government are key components of NTSB’s agenda to improve transportation safety,” said […]
Flying high in the Islander
By JIM OLTERSDORF, For General Aviation News Located by the small village of Nikiski, Alaska, is a tiny dirt and gravel strip that you could easily miss if you were driving by. But flying over it is another story. A plethora of aircraft are tied down, including Super Cubs, Huskys, Cessna 180s, 206s, and a […]
Alphabet groups ask FAA to make it easier for sport pilots to pursue additional certificates
Four of GA’s alphabet groups are calling on the FAA to change the rules and make it easier for Sport Pilots to pursue additional training and higher level pilot certificates. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) petitioned the […]
Regional GA award winners named
The National General Aviation Awards Committee has named this year’s regional General Aviation Awards winners, who are also finalists for the national awards. The mission of the General Aviation Awards program is to recognize individual aviation professionals on the local, regional, and national levels for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety. The program […]