The FAA has failed to make critical decisions and set clear goals for the development of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), according to a new government report. These failures threaten to stall the modernization of the nation’s aviation system, according to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) prepared […]
New CEO at Diamond Aircraft
Dr. Gerd Berchtold been named CEO of Diamond Aircraft GmbH, Austria, responsible for design, production and customer support. He will report directly to the former CEO and company founder Christian Dries. Marketing, distribution and aircraft finance will continue to report directly to Dries. “The Diamond Group has grown and diversified significantly in the last several […]
The dangers of in-flight icing
As winter grips most of the nation, pilots need to be aware of the dangers of ice. If the temperatures aloft are cold enough and there’s visible moisture ahead, it’s a safe bet you’ll soon be picking up airframe ice. Learn how to avoid icing conditions and what to do if you fly into them […]
Embry-Riddle president receives award
John P. Johnson, president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was recently honored with the John K. Lauber Award for Aviation Safety by the University Aviation Association. The Lauber Award is granted each year to the individual or organization who demonstrates a clear advancement in aviation safety. It is presented in honor of John K. Lauber, a […]
TYQ completes several upgrades
Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ) recently completed several construction projects as part of its 20-year Master Plan to update and improve its facilities. These improvements are designed to better accommodate business aircraft users, enhance airport safety and increase airport revenue, as well as prepare the airport for the anticipated uptick in traffic when the 2012 Super […]
EZ Flap STC expanded
The FAA has approved the addition of several remaining aircraft families to STC SA02246LA for the EZ Flap manual flap handle upgrade. The vast majority of Cessna, Piper, Beech, Maule, and Stinson aircraft with manual flap controls are now included in the FAA approval. EZ Flap is the first major safety and performance upgrade for […]
Oshkosh to commemorate centennial of Naval Aviation
Current naval aircraft in legendary paint schemes of their predecessors will be one of the highlights of the week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration at EAA AirVenture 2011, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Several featured attractions, appearances, and forums will highlight AirVenture 2011’s week-long commemoration of naval aviation’s […]
Bolt Extraction Kit debuts
Broken Bolt has launched a nationwide expansion of its Bolt Extraction Kit. “This particular tool has been very successful in its local market,” said Luke Dubay, partner at Minneapolis-based Broken Bolt. “It has proven to help the age-old problem of how to remove broken bolts.” Broken Bolt has developed a team to build marketing and […]
Lyon Air Museum kicks off holiday gift drive
Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., has joined forces with Families Forward, an Irvine-based nonprofit organization, to support the group’s annual Holidays Gift Drive for local families in need. The goal is to provide gifts — toys, books, games, gas and grocery cards, etc. — to thousands of children and their parents during the […]