The FAA plans to install 400 Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) ground stations by 2014, calling the satellite navigation capability the “backbone” of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS). NGATS is a makeover of the ATC system, designed to triple air traffic capacity in the next 20 years. ADS-B will ultimately replace the FAA’s […]
AirVenture NOTAM released
The FAA has released the NOTAM for the 54th annual EAA AirVenture, slated for July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. The NOTAM is in effect from July 22-31.
AirsideTV launches website
AirsideTV, an online aviation video channel, recently launched its newly enhanced website at AirsideTV.com. New content is being constantly updated, including highlights from the Sport Pilot TV television program broadcast to more than 60 million households nationwide.
Poe, Besenyei win
Greg Poe won the second round of the eXtreme Airshow Challenge, held at Smith-Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, N.C. The challenge, dubbed NASCAR of the air, continues this weekend in Denton, Texas. Meanwhile, Peter Besenyei beat 10 other pilots in the second leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Series on May 6 in Barcelona, […]
Sportair USA adds two LSA dealerships
SportairUSA will distribute the Parrot and SportCruiser certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) via its North American dealer network. Manufactured in the Czech Republic by Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW), the SportCruiser and Parrot recently attained S-LSA certification.
Eclipse rolls out #5
Eclipse Aviation has rolled out a fifth jet for flight-testing in pursuit of certification. According to the Albuquerque-based company, certification of the Eclipse 500 is expected by the end of June. Customer deliveries could begin as soon as July.
Iowa creates state av fund
The Iowa state legislature has created a dedicated state aviation fund. Revenues from aircraft registration and aviation fuel taxes will begin to flow into the fund beginning in July 2007, and will be subject to annual appropriations by the legislature. In FY2008, 50% of the registration and fuel tax revenues will flow into the fund […]
Boom times reported by GA manufacturers
GA manufacturers recorded the highest first quarter billings in history, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Billings for the industry totaled $4 billion, an increase of 39.7%, compared to $2.9 billion for the first quarter of 2005. Shipments for the first three months of 2006 totaled 845, a 34.1% increase over the 630 […]
What’s in a name?
Does your aircraft have personality? “They all do,” insists Danny Groggins, an official with Legend Aircraft Co., as he taxied the Texas company’s latest plane, a Cub Special named “Baloo,” to a display area at Sun ‘n Fun. “We named this one Baloo because it’s blue and because of the cartoon character. Baloo was the […]