Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) issued a proposal Friday to have the U.S. government provide grants and loan guarantees to enable general aviation, airlines and other aviation participants to begin installing technology for NextGen (the next generation air traffic system). “We can’t handle the air traffic tomorrow with technology that dates back a half-century,” he said. […]
Regional GA award winners named
The National General Aviation Awards Committee has named this year’s regional General Aviation Awards winners, who are also finalists for the national awards. The mission of the General Aviation Awards program is to recognize individual aviation professionals on the local, regional, and national levels for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety. The program […]
New facility for DeltaHawk; certification of diesel engine expected this year
DeltaHawk Engines Inc. has been cleared for landing in a new manufacturing plant in Racine, Wis., according to a report at JournalTimes.com, which notes the city and state have both offered financial help to the start-up company, which is developing a GA engine that burns diesel fuel. The city gave the company $1.2 million in […]
Details about new Learjet emerge
It has been more than 10 years since a new Learjet platform was introduced to the general aviation market. The latest, the Learjet 85, is featured in February’s issue of Manufacturing Digital. Expected to be ready for the market in 2013, the mid-range business jet will be built primarily from carbon composites. Ralph Acs, vice-president […]
Most memorable records of 2010
Each year, the National Aeronautic Association tracks dozens of world and national record attempts. New U.S. records are certified and those qualifying as world records are then ratified with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). At the end of each year, under the direction of the Contest and Records Department, a list of the “most memorable” […]
Sun ‘n Fun unveils evening programs
This year’s line-up of evening programs at Sun ‘n Fun ranges from a panel of Navy pilots commemorating the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation and one of the most recognized names in general aviation for more than a half century — Paul Poberezny — to a look into the future of aviation by the world’s […]
World’s smallest transponder takes off
It’s the size of a business card. Weighing less than a cell phone, it’s the world’s smallest aviation transponder — and it’s on board Kansas State University’s unmanned aircraft vehicle. The XPS-TR transponder was developed by Sagetech Corp., Hood River, Ore., and has shattered size records with a footprint smaller than that of a standard […]
Burnum joins Business Jet Access
Business Jet Access at Love Field (DAL) in Dallas has named John Burnum, Jr. as Director of Business Development, responsible for growing the company’s maintenance capabilities. He previously was regional sales manager for King Aerospace. A 22-year aviation services veteran, Burnum also held key management positions with Gulfstream Aerospace, including completion sales executive, and has […]
Jet blast tips Cessna
This February 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Tucson, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Following an uneventful landing, the student pilot and flight instructor were […]