WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation now seems to be getting more attention in Congress and from the FAA. This observation comes from the appearance of a Congressman and a deputy administrator of the FAA at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Homecoming Fly-In earlier this month. Michael Whitaker, FAA deputy administrator with the primary responsibility […]
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Group requests landing fee exemption for based aircraft at ISP
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks recently wrote to the Town of Islip, N.Y., requesting it drop recently imposed landing fees on based aircraft at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). The town imposed landing fees on all aircraft effective Sept. 1, 2014, and for the first time made them applicable to […]
Blue Angels highlight Wings Over Houston Airshow
HOUSTON — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Houston for the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 30th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, at Ellington Airport. Produced by the Commemorative Air Force, the non-profit airshow also will feature a tribute to Vietnam War veterans with a […]
Lightspeed Live Event lands in Orlando
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation will be bringing its Lightspeed Live interactive road show to the Mela Room in Orlando on Monday, Oct. 20. The event provides pilots with an opportunity to visit with Lightspeed Aviation executives in a casual, interactive setting and learn about the company, along with its line of aviation headsets and […]
Avidyne introduces MLB100 Datalink Receiver for ADS-B
Avidyne has introduced the MLB100 Datalink Receiver for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) IN. The MLB100 is designed to provide ADS-B traffic and Flight Information System-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather information for display on Avidyne’s new IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs, as well as EX600, EX500 and EX5000 Multi-Function Displays (MFD). “We are excited to bring the MLB100 to market […]
Cirrus runs out of fuel
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: None. Location: Parker, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Before the first flight of the day, the pilot visually checked the airplane’s fuel quantity through the fuel tank filler necks, noting what he believed to be full tanks. He subsequently checked the fuel gauges, which indicated that both wing tanks were less than […]
The battle of diversity vs. fragmentation
Election day is only weeks away across America. What used to be a one-day event has stretched into a weeks-long period of collecting absentee ballots by mail and voters streaming to early voting locations. We pick up sides vehemently, often characterizing our own friends and neighbors as the enemy, evil doers who are bent on […]
Do you know who you’re going to vote for in November?
With the midterm elections looming, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has made available a new “Election 2014” web resource designed to help the general aviation community be informed and involved in this year’s elections. “It is as important as ever that our industry’s voice is heard in the upcoming elections,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed […]
Quest expanding in China
Quest Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with SkyView Aircraft (Jiangsu) Industry Co. to represent Quest as the exclusive dealer for KODIAK aircraft in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The contract also outlines plans for limited assembly and eventual manufacturing of KODIAKs in China. “We are very excited about our partnership with SkyView,” said […]