The board of the National Aviation Hall of Fame has renamed the National Aviation Heritage Invitation Trophy to honor Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon and a hall of fame enshrinee, who passed away Aug. 25. Please... Continue Reading →
National Hall of Fame renames aviation heritage trophy to honor Neil Armstrong
Posted on August 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
General aviation in Alaska to be celebrated
Posted on August 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
General aviation plays an especially important role in Alaska, where state residents rely on it for medical evacuation, pipeline patrol, firefighting, wildlife surveys and search and rescue – not to mention the essential function that general aviation performs in the... Continue Reading →
Flight Design and Sandel Avionics join GAMA
Posted on August 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Flight Design and Sandel Avionics as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has 78 member companies worldwide. Continue Reading →
VA benefits now available for Jeppesen dispatcher training
Posted on August 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
For unemployed U.S. military veterans seeking a career in aviation, a new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) now available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allows veterans to participate in Jeppesen’s FAA Dispatcher Certification training program. Continue Reading →
FAA extends rTTF comment period
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The comment period on the FAA’s “Policy Regarding Access to Airports from Residential Property” (rTTF) has been extended to September 14, 2012. From the proposed rules summary, “This action proposes a policy, based on Federal law, concerning through-the-fence access to... Continue Reading →
General aviation an ‘economic powerhouse’
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Janice Wood
General aviation in the U.S. is an “economic powerhouse” that offers countries a model as they nurture their emerging aviation sectors, said Craig Spence, secretary general of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA), in a speech... Continue Reading →
AOPA launches Android version of FlyQ Pocket app
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the Android version of its FlyQ smartphone app. FlyQ Pocket, free to AOPA members, provides airport information, aviation weather, and flight planning capability. Continue Reading →
Armstrong memorialized at Purdue service
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Neil A. Armstrong, the first human to step foot on the moon, was lauded as “an exemplary Boilermaker and an extraordinary American” during a memorial service Monday, Aug. 27, at Purdue University. Continue Reading →
Harris Corp. awarded NextGen contract
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Harris Corp. has been awarded a 15-year, $291 million contract to provide the communications network that will serve as the cornerstone of NextGen — the FAA’s initiative to transform the U.S. air traffic control system. Continue Reading →
Pennsylvania invests in 19 airports
Posted on August 27th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has unveiled a $3.7 million state investment that will help 19 airports enhance their operations. Continue Reading →
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