A nationwide air traffic control computer system outage this morning snarled air traffic. According to the FAA, the problem began around 5 a.m. (EST) when a router problem disrupted a number of air traffic management services, including flight plan processing. The problem was resolved at approximately 9 a.m. EST, according to FAA officials, who note […]
Search for new EAA president restarts
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association has only known two leaders during its more than 50-year history. The search for the third — and the first not named Poberezny — has lasted nine months and is back to square one, according to a report in the Green Bay Press Gazette. The story notes the first […]
Lockheed Martin to close more FSS
Lockheed Martin will close seven Flight Service Stations, starting in February, according to a report at AOPA.org. Locations on the chopping block are: Columbia, Mo.; Honolulu; Kankakee, Ill.; Lansing, Mich.; Nashville; Seattle; and St. Petersburg, Fla. This is the second consolidation effort since the company was awarded a contract in 2005 to provide flight services […]
Progress continues on electric aircraft, prototype expected to be unveiled in April
At this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Germany’s Calin Gologan introduced his new E-Plane line of electric powered aircrafts: the Elektra One (one-seater), Elektra Two (two-seater) and Elektra Four (four-seater). Just recently Gologan revealed that the molds of the fuselage and wings of the Elektra One are “as good as finished.” “At the end of November […]
Candy Bomber at First in Flight Festival
Elizabeth City , N.C. — Last December, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen had children jumping for joy when he sailed chocolates aloft on tiny parachutes from the “Spirit of Freedom,” a restored 1945 Douglas C-54 aircraft. The “Candy Bomber,” who piloted the famous 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, returns to Elizabeth City with more treats […]
SeaMax celebrates 10th anniversary
SeaMax USA is celebrating a milestone this year: The 10th anniversary of AirMax, the parent company that manufactures the SeaMax M22 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. This year, the 98th SeaMax rolled off the assembly line, according to company officials. The SeaMax has been certified in several countries and was the first S-LSA amphibious aircraft in […]
BOTH hangs aviation shingle
Looking to offer back of the office (BOTH) support to the myriad one-person businesses in aviation (instructors and mechanics particularly) BOTH introduced itself to the aviation world at AOPA’s Aviation Summit earlier this month. Most flight instructors and mechanics get into those professions because they want to teach people to fly, or turn wrenches, not […]
AeroRouter introduced
International Communications Group, Inc. (ICG) has developed a new data router for airborne applications. The AeroRouter 800, a line replaceable unit (LRU) that uses non-proprietary architecture, is designed to be compatible with any communications system or peripheral business device. The router provides connectivity to all common data circuits. It has two internal 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi […]
Global adds Grand Renaissance capability
Global Aviation Services, Inc. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH) in Houston, Texas, a factory authorized Twin Commander Service Center, has added Grand Renaissance completions to its list of capabilities. The Grand Renaissance is a completely inspected, overhauled, refurbished, and upgraded turboprop Twin Commander. More than 40 Grand Renaissance Twin Commanders are in service worldwide, […]