The national airspace system will face serious congestion in the near future unless the Federal Aviation Administration does more to utilize regional airport planning to help address system delays, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Commenting on the report, Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) said Next Gen “is not a silver bullet […]
FAA to restrict flights over Pro Bowl
The FAA will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) surrounding Dolphin Stadium in Miami for the Pro Bowl game Jan. 31. The TFR will cover three nautical mile area surrounding Dolphin Stadium from the ground up to 3,000 feet, from 6:30 pm until midnight. Military or law enforcement aircraft may intercept aircraft that violate the […]
L-3 delivers medical supplies to Haiti
L-3 Avionics Systems’ chief pilot, Todd Scholten, and Mark Linsley, aftermarket business development representative and pilot, flew to Haiti Jan. 25 to deliver medical supplies for the earthquake relief effort. They flew L-3 Avionics’ company King Air C90 aircraft. L-3 Avionics and sister division ACSS donated $25,000 for fuel and aircraft expenses to conduct six […]
NATA releases video briefing: ‘Hypocrisy’
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has issued the third release in its video briefings series. Titled “Hypocrisy,” in this video, NATA President James Coyne asserts that the best way to get the economy moving is to get America moving. Coyne points out that in his first year as president, President Barack Obama has used […]
FBO Manager software now available
FBO Plus, the parent company of FBO Manager, and Eastern Aviation Fuels, the exclusive distributor of branded aviation fuels for Shell Oil Products, U.S., have launched a program to offer FBO Manager software to all FBO locations in the U.S. “We are very pleased to have formed a strategic alliance with Eastern Aviation Fuels to […]
National Jets offers bonus points for big game
Flying into South Florida’s National Jets FBO at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) for the upcoming pro football all star and title games could earn pilots, plane owners and schedulers up to 10,000 bonus WingPoints from Phillips 66 Aviation. From Jan. 27 through Feb. 10, transactions made at National Jets with a WingPoints Rewards Card […]
Sporty’s Fly-In set for May 15
May 15, 2010, will be a big day at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) in Ohio. Not only is it Sporty’s Annual Fly-In, but it’s also the celebration of International Learn to Fly Day. “We’re challenging pilots to come to our Fly-In and bring at least one friend who may be interested in flying,” says […]
Schweiss debuts new design hydraulic doors
Schweiss Doors recently introduced a new series of hydraulic doors featuring a specially-designed self-supporting framework. Contractors appreciate the ease, convenience and engineering strength of these new hydraulic packages, say company officials. “Building a better door is what drives our business,” relates Mike Schweiss, CEO. For more information: Bifold.com
Poor choice of runway for Cessna pilot
This January 2008 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 170A. Location: Ellsworth, Maine. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot elected to attempt a landing at a private airstrip […]