CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) has been chosen as the exclusive seller of a new commemorative patch created in honor of Astronaut Peggy Whitson. The patch, designed by artist Tim Gagnon of Titusville, Florida, depicts the history and records of Whitson and her missions in space. Whitson recently returned […]
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FAA proposes $3.7 million fine against NavWorx
The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $3.685 million against NavWorx of Rowlett, Texas, for allegedly producing and selling ADS-B navigation units that did not meet FAA requirements and for allegedly misleading customers about those products. “The FAA has strict requirements for navigation units to ensure the reliability of the information they provide both […]
Aircraft certification courses launch in January
SALINA — Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its offerings to provide much-needed education for professionals in the field of aircraft certification. Kansas State Polytechnic is launching a professional development program centered on the understanding and application of FAA regulations and processes used in aircraft type and production certification. The courses will be taught […]
JSfirm.com scholarships awarded
Three students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been awarded the first JSfirm.com scholarships. JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, established the scholarships because of the need in the industry for more aviation professionals, especially pilots and mechanics, according to company officials. “ The scholarships were developed to target three high-demand aviation-related programs: Aviation Maintenance Science, Aerospace Engineering and […]
StandardAero expands PT6A services at KHOU
StandardAero has expanded its PT6A turboprop engine field services at its Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU) location. The expansion includes PT6A engine “on-wing” repairs, borescope inspections, hot section inspections, engine removal and installation.
Bremerton Aviation Center for Education in the works
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 406 in Bremerton, Washington, and the Port of Bremerton have signed an agreement to use the former Bremerton National Airport firehouse as an aviation education center. The Bremerton Aviation Center for Education (BACE) will provide an opportunity for hands-on learning for young people interested in a future in aviation. The facility […]
Oklahoma boosts aircraft registration fees 50%
A 50% increase in aircraft registration fees, a new aviation-themed license plate, and a new airport inspection program go into effect Nov. 1, 2017, in Oklahoma as part of an effort to provide “fiscal stability” to the Oklahoma Airport System. During the 2017 state legislative session, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) prepared a “flight plan” to […]
Smithsonian unveils plans to revitalize National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian has unveiled plans to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum and transform its exhibitions. The project, which will take approximately seven years, will be done on a phased sequencing schedule that will keep many exhibitions open during the construction process, according to officials. The building will undergo complete refacing of the exterior, […]
Safety Alert: Use all available runway for takeoffs
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued Safety Alert 071-17, to highlight the potential hazards associated with conducting intersection takeoffs and the need for general aviation pilots to use all the runway available to them for takeoff. It also has posted a video (below) to accompany the safety alert. Intersection takeoffs — where only a portion […]