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FAA to decide March 18 whether to close LAL tower

Posted on March 11th, 2013 by

The air traffic control tower at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, home to the SUN ’n FUN Fly-In, may close April 7 because of automatic federal budget cuts due to the sequestration. According to a report in the Lakeland Ledger, a decision... Continue Reading →

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AWOS now operational at Sporty’s

Posted on March 7th, 2013 by

As of March 7, 2013, an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) is operational at Sporty’s/Clermont County Airport (I69) in Ohio. Continue Reading →

FAA sequestration cuts not safe or sensible

Posted on March 6th, 2013 by

Craig Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), on Wednesday leveled sharp criticism at the sequestration cuts planned by the Obama administration and the FAA, suggesting that the decision to close control towers... Continue Reading →

Pearson Field airspace issue resolved

Posted on March 5th, 2013 by

Airspace operations at Pearson Field (VUO) and Portland International Airport (PDX) will remain unchanged, thanks to the efforts of Washington and Oregon elected officials, local pilot groups and the FAA. Continue Reading →

Amendment protects private airstrip owners in Arkansas

Posted on February 19th, 2013 by

The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas recently passed House Bill 1020, which protects private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land. Continue Reading →

DuPage Airport completes runway extension project

Posted on February 19th, 2013 by

WEST CHICAGO — After six months of construction and a five-year FAA approval process, DuPage Airport has completed construction to extend its secondary runway. The 1,343-foot extension strengthens capabilities at the general aviation facility that serves corporate flight departments and... Continue Reading →

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Uncertainty stifling operations at VUO

Posted on February 17th, 2013 by

Pilots and tenants at Pearson Field (VUO) in Vancouver, Wash., are wondering if the new year will bring a resolution to airspace safety concerns at the airport located northwest of Portland International Airport (PDX). Continue Reading →

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GTU advisory board abolished

Posted on February 14th, 2013 by

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Despite a good turnout from members of the Texas Aviation Association, AOPA, EAA and NBAA, the Georgetown City Council voted to abolish the GTU airport advisory board at the Feb. 12 meeting. Continue Reading →

Aviation Business & Career Forum added to NW Aviation Conf.

Posted on February 14th, 2013 by

PUYALLUP, Wash – The Northwest Aviation Conference is expanding to include a day for business and career sessions. Teaming with Pierce County Airport, Horizon Air, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Workforce Central, General Aviation News, Seaplane Pilots Assoc., King County Airport, Washington State... Continue Reading →

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Texas pilots asked to rally for GTU

Posted on February 11th, 2013 by

The Texas Aviation Association is asking all Texas pilots — and their aviation friends — to pack the Georgetown City Council Chambers on Feb. 12 to fight against a proposal by the general manager of the Georgetown Utility Services (also... Continue Reading →