Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III was the first recipient of the Real People, Amazing Jobs Award at the opening of the new McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, N.H. earlier this month. The award recognizes people who offer inspiration and act as role models for the younger generation, inspiring them to choose careers in science, technology, […]
CAE branches out into healthcare
CAE is branching out into simulation-based healthcare training. “The aviation simulation-based training model is becoming universally recognized as one of the effective ways to prepare healthcare professionals to care for patients and respond to critical situations while reducing the overall risk to patients,” said Robert Brown, CAE’s president and CEO. “CAE has already applied its […]
Homeland Security committee chair calls for TSA to delay LASP
The Transportation Security Administration’s Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) is not suited to general aviation aircraft and should not go forward without industry input, said the chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, which has jurisdiction over the TSA. In a March 2 letter to the TSA, Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi called for […]
Plymouth Aero Club offers scholarships
The Plymouth Aero Club in Plymouth, Mass., is now accepting applications for this year’s aviation scholarships. The scholarships can be used towards post-secondary education or training in the pursuit of a career in aviation. Applicants must reside, work or attend school within Plymouth County. Recipients will be selected based upon academic standing, personal and professional […]
New facility for DAR Corp. in the works
Plans for a new facility for DAR Corp. at the Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) in Kansas are moving ahead. The new facility would be used by the aircraft design company to design and build prototype aircraft for other companies interested in manufacturing the aircraft. For the full story, go to: www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/mar/11/city-keeps-airport-proposal-radar/?city_local
Electric Aircraft Symposium slated
The CAFE Foundation is presenting an Electric Aircraft Symposium April 24 at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, Calif. Topics will include the latest in motors, PV technology, controllers, batteries, chargers, new designs, prototype performance, and the “100 MPG aircraft race.” Tuition is $249 before April 15; $310 after that date. For more information: 707-544-0141 […]
Work begins on new tower at OCF
Construction on a 91-foot-tall air traffic control tower at Ocala International Airport began Monday. For the full story, go to: Ocala.com/article/20090310/ARTICLES/903101009?Title=Airport-begins-work-on-new-control-tower
Industry groups lobby for boost in general fund contribution to FAA
A coalition of 17 industry and trade associations have sent a joint letter asking the House Transportation Committee to provide 25% of the FAA’s budget from the general tax fund. The letter states that General Fund money has long been used to bolster the FAA’s budget, noting that as recently as 2003, 25% of the […]
Elliott Aviation boosts fleet
Elliott Aviation has added an Astra 1125SP jet aircraft, based at Forest City, Iowa (FXY), to its charter certificate. Elliott Aviation operates a fleet of 15 jet and turboprop aircraft at its four full-service locations, which include its headquarters at Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, Ill., Omaha, Neb.’s Epply Airfield (OMA), Des Moines […]