NASA is applying space technology to a decidedly down-to-earth effort linking the production of algae-based fuel with an inexpensive method of sewage treatment, according to recent news reports. The space agency is growing algae for biofuel in plastic bags of sewage floating in the ocean. Just imagine flying your airplane on fuel derived from the […]
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Aircraft Electronics Association joins bizjet perception battle
In this month’s issue of the Aircraft Electronics Association‘s monthly magazine, Avionics News, columnist Ric Peri, who is the vice president of government and industry affairs for AEA, weighs in with his thoughts about the use of general aviation aircraft to conduct business. The following, in its entirety, is Peri’s “The View From Washington” column […]
Girls With Wings trains to inspire
Girls With Wings is looking for women who are active in aviation, professionally or as an avocation, to participate in a training session to be held at Andover Elementary School, near Minneapolis, on May 26. Attendees will learn how to present interactive and inspirational events for girls in the 1st thru 12th grades, while sharing […]
GAMA’s Bunce to address Atlanta Aero Club
Pete Bunce, president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, will be the featured speaker at the May 21 meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club, where he will discuss the global outlook for general aviation manufacturing Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Bunce and his staff travel worldwide to promote general aviation to national leaders and […]
An LSA Jamboree for the mid-Atlantic
The Mid Atlantic Pilots Association of Little Falls, NJ, is sponsoring an “LSA Jamboree” at Essex County Airport (CDW) in Fairfield, NJ, on July 17 and 18. This is the second LSA Jamboree to be held by the 52-year-old organization. On the Friday, starting at 4 p.m., the Jamboree will feature LSA exhibits, a buffet, […]
AOPA warns user fees on Obama agenda
Information about the Obama Administration’s budget proposal for the FAA, released May 13, makes it clear that the White House seeks a fundamental change in the funding of our nation’s aviation system, an AOPA news release warned. While seeking authority to spend billions of dollars from the general fund for other modes of transportation, the […]
NASA selects Aeronautics Scholarship recipients
NASA has chosen 25 graduate and undergraduate students to receive the agency’s Aeronautics Scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year, it said on May 12. The recipients were selected from hundreds of applications to the program, which is in its second year. The scholarship program is designed to aid students enrolled in fields of study with […]
Cessna’ Pelton says ‘Our focus stands firm’
Cessna Aircraft chairman, president and CEO said the current meltdown in business aviation activity is the most profound in many years but it must be kept in perspective when discussing the global role of business aviation, according to an article by Molly McMillan in The Wichita Eagle, May 12. Pelton’s remarks were made on the […]
Oprah says “It’s Great To Have A Private Jet”
A piece in the May 12 issueof The Wall Street Journal suggests that “The private-jet industry may have finally found its savior.” Journal reporter Robert Frank wrote: “During a speech to Duke University’s graduating class, Oprah talked about the secrets and joys of success. Among them: owning a mansion and a jet.” “It’s great to […]