Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has once again earned the top ranking in the annual “America’s Best Colleges” guide published by U.S. News & World Report magazine. In the category of “Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering Programs” at schools where the highest degree is a master’s, Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus took first place, followed by the U.S. Air Force Academy […]
Aircraft Electronics Association workshop
The Aircraft Electronics Association recently hosted a three-day workshop to establish educational standards for avionics technicians. The workshop, attended by officials from Duncan, Executive Beechcraft, Garmin, Higginsville Avionics Lab and Spirit Avionics, along with representatives from Eclipse Aviation, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, Delta, American Airlines, the University of Alaska, NASA and the […]
CJ14 to be introduced at NBAA
Cessna will introduce the CJ4, the newest member of the Citation business jet family, at the annual National Business Aviation Association convention in October. The new plane, which will seat seven to eight passengers, will be powered by two FADEC-controlled Williams FJ44-4A engines. First flight is scheduled for the first half of 2008, with first […]
New Yorkers submit to criminal background check before flight training
New York Governor George Pataki recently signed Assembly Bill 2122, requiring New Yorkers to submit to a criminal background check before starting flight training. Flight schools also must request criminal reports on any prospective student. Alphabet groups have already taken up the fight, saying the new law won’t stand up to a legal challenge. “Federal […]
FAA to hire nearly 12,000 new air traffic controllers
The FAA plans to hire nearly 12,000 new air traffic controllers over the next 10 years. The agency recently released an updated Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan designed to address anticipated retirement and replacement of controllers over the next decade. The revised document, based on updated traffic forecasts, experience with productivity increases and actual retirements, […]
Adam AC acclerates growth plans with new infusion of capital
Adam Aircraft, which makes the A500 piston twin and is in the process of certifying its A700 Very Light Jet, has raised $93 million in new funding, led by venture capital firm DCM. Other new investors include Mesirow Financial, W Capital Partners, D.E.Shaw Laminar Portfolios, LLC and Acadia Woods Partners, which joined previous investors Goldman […]
How safe are we, really?
One of our most avidly read features is Accident Reports. To put these together for every issue, reporter Meg Godlewski combs the National Transportation Safety Board’s database, choosing a wide variety of accidents to spotlight. We don’t do this to highlight bad news. In fact, we look at these reports as cautionary tales, presenting them […]
How does a lady-or a Scottsman in a kilt-enter a Symphony160?
Meg Godlewski’s piece on the Symphony 160 was an interesting read (Symphony 160: The next generation trainer, July 7 issue) and I noted with interest that the company is one that has at last recognized that many of us Americans are now a little (little?) broader in the beam. An almost mandatory requirement for two […]
One rogue pilot could kill VFR flight
I think VFR flight is worth saving and will fight to protect it (To build a fire…to save our airspace, July 21 issue). I am a member of several alphabet organizations that are leading the fight. As much as I want to protect it, however, we must realize that it will take only one rogue […]