WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate and House are expected to not complete agreement on reauthorization of the FAA before the temporary extension expires April 30, so Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced legislation Wednesday to again extend federal aviation operations and programs through July 3, 2010. “We […]
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Remos closes another round of investment
LSA manufacturer REMOS Aircraft recently completed another round of investment, designed to help the German company expand and roll out its global marketing strategy, company officials said. Founded in 1994, REMOS manufactures the REMOS GX, an all-composite LSA sold worldwide. Along with the new round of investment is a new CEO for the company: Edward […]
Tecnam taps California distributor
Tecnam North America has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with West Coast Sport Aircraft, Inc. to provide sales and service support in California. The agreement expands support for existing owners of Tecnam’s Light Sport Aircraft, and for new P2006T light twin aircraft. Located in the San Francisco Bay area, West Coast Sport Aircraft has established […]
Air Zoo to hold Model Aircraft Day
The Kalamazoo Air Zoo in Michigan has slated Model Aircraft Day on May 1. During Model Aircraft Day, guests will learn all about radio control and line control aircraft, and they’ll get the chance to experience flight, firsthand. Guests will have the chance to fly line control aircraft during the West Michigan Smoke Rings’ free […]
GAMA names Sambiase manager of airworthiness and maintenance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named Joe Sambiase manager of airworthiness and maintenance. In this new position, Sambiase is responsible for GAMA’s activities related to regulatory requirements governing the airworthiness, production and maintenance of general aviation airplanes. He brings more than 10 years of technical experience in aviation, specifically regulatory […]
NextGen delays continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NextGen (the Next Generation Air Transportation System) is running into problems, causing delays, which mean the program might not be fully operational before the half-century-old radar-based system is scheduled to be replaced. Seven government agencies and offices are involved with the FAA in developing NextGen. The House Subcommittee on Aviation recently held […]
NTSB to open docket on Hudson River midair
Washington, D.C. — In its continuing investigation of the midair collision of an air tour helicopter and a small plane over the Hudson River, the National Transportation Safety Board will open the public docket on Wednesday, April 28, at 10 a.m. On Aug. 8, 2009, at 11:53 a.m. EDT, a Eurocopter AS 350 BA (N401LH) […]
There’s a new game in town
Now playing is WINGsReality, America’s only online aviation reality game show. WINGsReality is an interactive game show where contestant “pilots” take to the skies on flights that are assigned to them by the WINGsReality host. For the online viewing audience, WINGsReality pilots provide a fun and realistic flight experience. All WINGsReality pilots are FAA certified […]
Arizona Flight Training Center slates open house
Arizona Flight Training Center, in conjunction with the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), is hosting an open house at the main terminal building, on Saturday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Arizona Flight TrainingCenter is a new flight school that commenced operations Feb. 1. In addition to AZFTC’s fleet of aircraft, Warbirds, Light Sport, […]