A generation’s worth of gains in aerodynamics and aircraft engine technology have dramatically reduced the number of people exposed to high noise levels near U.S. airports, but future noise reductions will depend largely on advances being developed through the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), according to FAA officials. In the late 1970s, noise from […]
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A salute to those who ‘fly for life’
The good works accomplished by general aviation will be in the spotlight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, as a week-long “Fly for Life” program will recognize those who fly to serve others around the world. The 56th annual convention will be held July 27-Aug. 2, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Fly for Life […]
LiveAirShowTV to broadcast Hall of Fame ceremony
LiveAirShowTV will broadcast the National Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony from Dayton, Ohio, over the Internet. Long recognized as “America’s Oscar Night of Aviation,” this annual event honors the achievement of legendary air and space pioneers. This is the first time it will be broadcast live on the Intnet. “This is an event that […]
Forest Service backs backcountry airstrips
The chief of the U.S. Forest Service recently signed a directive that requires the maintenance of existing backcountry strips. Following years of work and discussions, Abigail Kimbell, Forest Service chief, signed the directive, which also acknowledges “the long and proud history of aviation use and airstrips on forest service lands.” It also asks Forest Service […]
No user fees in Senate FAA reauthorization bill
WASHINGTON. D.C. — FAA reauthorization has been introduced in the Senate for only a two-year extension, “so President Obama will have a chance to work out his program.” Reauthorization is usually approved for four years. If the Senate and House versions of the bill are reconciled, this means no user fees — at least for […]
Airpark slates fly-in
SilverWing at Sandpoint, an airpark in Idaho, has slated the Sandpoint Fly-In July 18, giving attendees the chance to tour is the site, as well learn more about the hangar/home sites available. Located at the Sandpoint Airport (SZT), the fly-in also will include aviation events, aircraft displays, food, fun and entertainment. Created by aviators, the […]
XL Insurance expands US aviation team
XL Insurance has expanded its US aviation operations with four new appointments to its New York-based underwriting team. New are underwriters Armand Ferranti Jr., Eileen Mitchell and Charles Koehler, and business analyst Isabel Marin. For more information: www.xlinsurance.com/aviation.
Green hangars for GEG
TechnoAviation, Inc. is set to build 13 T-hangar units at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Spokane, Wash. Hangar roofs will be fitted with solar panels that will feed electricity back to the power grid during sunny days. Construction will begin in August. “Putting solar panels on top of the hangars make perfect sense,” said Greg […]
CBS: Airports Land Stimulus Money
Watch CBS Videos Online A less than rosy report from CBS on a fraction of stimulus money being spent on “tiny airports”.