AOPA has sent a letter to the FAA calling for “greater flexibility in the pending policy” regarding through-the-fence (TTF) agreements at public-use airports on a story posted today on its website. An excerpt from the story… “In many ways, residential airparks or hangar homes can provide security and economic benefits to the airport and support […]
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Want to be an air traffic controller?
The FAA is accepting applications from the general public for trainee air traffic controller positions through July 17. The job announcements include vacancies for both Terminal and En Route controller positions throughout the nation. The opportunity for the general public to apply for entry-level air traffic controller positions does not come along very often, according […]
FAA slates annual forecast conference
The FAA will hold its 34th Annual Aviation Forecast Conference March 31 and April 1 in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme is “Confronting New Realities: Energy, Economics and Efficiency.” At the two-day event, the FAA will release its Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years 2009-2025, which provides the latest data about activity and growth in aviation products […]
ASTM guide in works for LSA manufacturers
ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft is at work on a guide to help LSA manufacturers. ASTM WK22124, Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Airplane Standards, is designed to aid the industry in understanding how to use LSA standards to meet regulatory requirements, according to the FAA‘s Thomas Gunnarson. Current FAA regulations require […]
FAA names safety executives
FAA Acting Administrator Lynne Osmus recently made several key personnel changes in the agency’s aviation safety organization. Peggy Gilligan was named the new associate administrator for aviation safety. Gilligan has served as deputy assistant administrator for aviation safety since July 1995. Previously, she was chief of staff for four FAA administrators, served in the chief […]
AMT Awards Program to go on-line
A new on-line FAA Aviation Maintenance Awards Program soon will be available on-line. The revised program makes it much easier for aviation maintenance technicians to participate in the program, which mirrors many of the processes used for the FAA’s Wings safety program for pilots. Training received can be recorded in the on-line program, according to […]
FreeFlight Systems’ ADS-B solution
FreeFlight Systems has unveiled a new solution for pilots looking to incorporate ADS-B into their aircraft. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, is the cornerstone of the FAA‘s NextGen air traffic system which takes advantage of the ongoing advancements in satellite-based navigation. FreeFlight Systems’ ADS-B Out System combines a 978 MHz data radio with its TSO-certified […]
Global Jet’s e-learning takes off
Global Jet Services, a maintenance training provider, has launched its first online training course for maintenance technicians. The course teaches technicians the fundamentals of pitot-static systems and how to use Barfield’s 450 pitot-static test equipment to conduct static/altimeter system tests, according to company officials. It also demonstrates how to set up test equipment based on […]
URS designs Bell 407 panel
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has designed and fabricated an extended instrument panel for the Bell 407. The panel can be built to any customer’s specifications, according to company officials. URS will cut, paint and silk screen the panel so it goes out as a finished product. The only thing left to the customer is installation […]