The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case involving aviation products liability, an issue that could have a significant impact on the cost of flying. At the heart of the case is the question of whether juries can impose aircraft design standards at the state level […]
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Wilmington Air Park now certified at Cat III
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The most recent runway in the United States to be certified by the FAA as Category III is located at the Wilmington Air Park. The Clinton County Port Authority and LGSTX Services recently received word from the FAA that the Instrument Landing System (ILS) on Runway 22R has been officially certified at Category […]
Gulf Coast Avionics opens new shop at KTPA
Gulf Coast Avionics has opened its 19th satellite avionics shop and pilots store in the new Sheltair FBO at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “We’re very proud and excited about our new facility at Tampa International. Having the opportunity to be located right in the Sheltair FBO has already proven to be a fantastic benefit for […]
Advance tickets now online for Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping credentials are now available for the 65th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The week-long event will be held July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.Daily and weekly admissions are available, including the ability to join EAA and immediately receive the best […]
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) is teaming up with the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, Calif., for the 2017 restored aircraft competition. Dates for the 2017 event will be announced later this year, according to organizers. The invitational was formerly held at the Reno Air Races. “We are thrilled to partner with […]
Aspen Avionics’ latest ADS-B software upgrade certified
Aspen Avionics reports that FAA certification has been received for its latest software upgrade, which includes several additional ADS-B display features on its Evolution 500/1000 multi-function display (MFD). The latest software upgrade includes textual METARS information displayed on the MFD, which provides an intuitive display of subscription-free weather data in an easy-to-read format, company officials noted. […]
Sun Flyer sales and service center launches in Florida
NAPLES, Florida — Aero Electric Aircraft Corporation (AEAC), which is developing the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric training aircraft, and TC Aero Group, which offers maintenance, repair and overhaul with facilities in Florida and Minnesota, have launched a Sun Flyer sales and service center for the state of Florida. The operation, based in Naples, will be part of Prime […]
FAA dedicates new Tucson control tower
TUCSON, Ariz. — FAA Administrator Michael Huerta recently joined federal and local officials in dedicating the new air traffic control tower at Tucson International Airport (KTUS). The new tower is 252 feet tall, about double the height of the old tower, which served the airport for 58 years. It provides air traffic controllers with better airfield […]
FAA proposal designed to boost pilot professional development
The FAA has released a new proposal designed to enhance the professional development of airline pilots. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking notes the FAA wants to ensure that pilots adhere to standard procedures and prevent behavior that could lead to pilot errors. The rule would require leadership and command training, and mentoring training for pilots-in-command. It […]