WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has approved Honeywell’s Smartpath Precision Landing System, clearing the way for increased safety and efficiency at airports by providing precise navigation service based on the global positioning system (GPS). The first U.S.-approved system, located in Memphis, Tenn., will become operational early next year. “The approval of Honeywell’s system marks the […]
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‘The First Thing I Knew, I Was Flying’
The first in a series of events to celebrate Wisconsin’s Centennial of Flight is slated for Sept. 29. On Nov. 4, 1909, Arthur Pratt Warner flew a Curtiss aircraft from a farmer’s field in Beloit, Wisconsin, bringing Wisconsin into the age of aviation. To celebrate this history-making flight, the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame has […]
MSP launches Facebook page
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has launched its own Facebook Page, giving customers, employees and neighbors easy access to the latest airport news and information. You can become a fan of MSP Airport on Facebook at Facebook.com/MSPAirport. You also can sign up to receive tweets at Twitter.com/MSPAirport.
Aspen’s MFDs, weather receiver get FAA nod
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization for Aspen Avionics’ EFD500 Multi-Function Display (MFD); the EFD1000 MFD; and the EWR50 Evolution Weather Receiver. With certification and production authority in hand, Aspen will begin shipping its newest products to dealers immediately, company officials said. The Aspen Evolution Flight Display System is an expandable and […]
FAA amateur-built policy delayed
The FAA published the findings of its Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on amateur-built aircraft in the Federal Register Sept. 16. Contrary to previous indications from the FAA, the agency did not publish a comprehensive final policy, but piecemeal revelations are on the way, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association. In an report on […]
Columbia Helicopters receives Production Certificate
The FAA has awarded Columbia Helicopters Inc. a Production Certificate for the Columbia Model 234 and Columbia 107-II helicopters. This step follows Columbia’s acquisition of the Type Certificates for both aircraft in December 2006. The issuance of the FAA Production Certificate will enable Columbia Helicopters to manufacture and certify parts for the Columbia 107-II and […]
Flying Saints: Who is watching over pilots?
I was glad to find out who’s on my team. I safely finished my trip and decided to thank the patron saint of my profession by learning more about her.
FAA launches accident prevention office
As part of a strategy to reduce emerging aviation risks using national safety data, the FAA’s Office of Aviation Safety launched a new Accident Investigation and Prevention Service that integrates the work of the Offices of Accident Investigation and Safety Analytical Services. “This program give us better tools to spot potential safety problems and head […]
First production Skycatcher flies in China
Cessna’s first Skycatcher fabricated and assembled on production tooling flew Sept. 17 at the factory in Shenyang in northeast China. “The Skycatcher program continues to make significant progress, today with the first flight of our very first aircraft produced on production tooling, following closely on the heels of our announcement in July of ASTM compliance […]