The FAA is developing a program to conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments at approximately 2,000 general aviation airports. The FAA expects this program to begin later this year, in a phased-in approach that will take several years to complete because of the large number of assessments required. The FAA will make AIP funding available for these […]
TSA adds gateway airports for Olympics
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added gateway airports for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. In addition to the three gateway airports announced previously, Boise Airport (BOI), Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Spokane International Airport (GEG), the following are now gateway airports: Bedford Hanscom Airport (BED), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Dallas Love Field […]
Belite to debut two new models at Sebring
Belite Aircraft will unveil two new versions based on its existing Belite 254 FAR Part 103 compliant ultralight aircraft at the annual US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 21-24: The new Trike and Superlite models. “Many existing pilots don’t have the tailwheel skills, so the Trike solves the problem and opens up another […]
Salute to Veterans slated for AirVenture
Special programs and events honoring America’s veterans will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer, when the 58th annual event comes to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh July 26-Aug. 1. AirVenture’s “Salute to Veterans” is a national partnership led by EAA, the Warbirds of America, and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Activities will take […]
GlobalAir.com moves into former FSS at LOU
GlobalAir.com has moved into new offices beneath the Bowman Field (LOU) control tower in Louisville, Ky. Founder and President Jeff Carrithers says he wants the transition to spark more growth at the airport. The new offices will allow GlobalAir.com to expand, Carrithers said, spurring economic development in the Louisville area, a community where airports and […]
Associated Air Center receives ODA
Associated Air Center, the completions center for transport-category VIP aircraft, and a key business unit of StandardAero, has successfully transitioned its Designated Alteration Station (DAS) to Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) at its Dallas location. “This new type of FAA designation provides increased FAA delegation to our Dallas facility that will result in greater support efficiencies […]
Bodine named GM for StandardAero’s AGS facility
StandardAero has appointed Chris Bodine vice president & general manager of its Augusta, Ga. (AGS) facility. Bodine has been serving as the facility’s acting VP & GM since April 2009. StandardAero Augusta provides full engine-support services, including complete overhauls of Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines, TPE331 turboprop engines and GTCP136/150 series Auxiliary Power Units. In addition, […]
Hawker Beechcraft creates one-stop shop
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has united its Hawker Beechcraft Services, RAPID and Hawker Beechcraft Customer Support into one organization under Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support. Additionally, the company’s parts and distribution division, formerly known as RAPID, is now Hawker Beechcraft Parts & Distribution. “With seamless integration across the organization, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support is […]
Low altitude stall kills four
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 340. Location: Port Clinton, Ohio. Injuries: Four fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot’s logbook indicated that the pilot had logged […]