WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA’s new David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center, located in Warrenton, Va., is now fully operational. “If you think of our national airspace system as an orchestra, the Command Center’s the conductor,” said Deputy Secretary John Porcari. “It’s a 24/7 operation where the traffic flow is set for […]
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Airport plans celebration
The folks at Oceano Airport (L52) in California are having a celebration May 14th and put the invitation on YouTube. The airport has been in danger of being closed after a developer decided a better use for the land was homes, not airplanes.
Bankrupt SJ30 manufacturer sold
Emivest Aerospace Corp., formerly Sino Swearingen, won approval from a bankruptcy court Thursday, April 7, to sell its assets to MT LLC at a deep discount, leaving the future of the struggling SJ30 business jet program temporarily in question, according to a report from AVWeb, which notes that speculation is high that the new owner […]
New website launches to help aircraft owners
Enhanced Aircraft Systems (EAS) has launched its new website, EnhancedAircraft.com, which features a search engine that allows airplane owners to search for improvement products such as STCs and PMAs for their specific aircraft or engine. Visitors can research a multitude of products, many sold by EAS and some that are endorsed but not sold by […]
Ban on 121.5 ELTs withdrawn
On March 29, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a final rule that indefinitely stays its original proposed rule mandating replacement of 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) with 406 MHz ELTs. The FCC will request further comment on the future of 121.5 MHz ELTs in a separate notice.
Embry-Riddle and Boeing create intern program
The Boeing Co. will offer internships each summer for business students who participate in a new Business Eagles Program created by Embry-Riddle’s College of Business. “Hiring a college student for three months is just a long interview,” said Mark Lyden, a lead recruiter for Boeing and an Embry-Riddle graduate. “We can evaluate them on the […]
Supporting the Franklins
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty and Hartzell Engine Technologies have teamed up to support Kyle and Amanda Franklin, a husband-and-wife airshow team who were injured last month during a show. Through June 30, a donation of $1 will be made to the Kyle and Amanda Fund for every Hartzell Engine Technologies oil filter that is purchased […]
Grand opening set for FBO
US Aviation Services will host ceremonies marking its Grand Opening at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas on April 15-16. The event will begin on Friday at 3 p.m. with speeches from CEO Mike Sykes, Mayor Mark Burroughs, Diane Helms from State Senator Estes’ office, and Airport Manager Quinton Hix. Immediately following will be a ribbon […]