WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced in Congress May 6 requiring the FAA to set a date for implementing changes in Part 23 is only a part of major changes for certification of aircraft and aircraft products. For the past... Continue Reading →
Challenges ahead for NextGen
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is entering its midterm implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and, while advances have been made, there remain many issues and challenges. That is pointed out in a new report put together... Continue Reading →
The impact of controller furloughs
Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — There is a growing concern here that furloughing of air traffic controllers by the FAA is a political move by the Obama administration to put the spotlight on sequestration and get Congress to take action to eliminate... Continue Reading →
Allies in the fight for GA
Posted on April 21st, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although many in Washington have the mistaken idea that everything of importance takes place here, that is far from the case. More and more in recent years, general aviation interests are recognizing that although much affecting flight... Continue Reading →
Senate committee questions tower closings
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of 30 senators have sponsored a bill to prevent the FAA from closing any air traffic control tower in fiscal years 2013 or 2014, while the chairman of the Senate committee concerned with aviation... Continue Reading →
Getting GA’s message to lawmakers
Posted on April 1st, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When lobbyists want Congressional help on issues, they usually seek out members with interests in that issue in a caucus. The informal, bipartisan groups are found in both the House and Senate. But until recently, there were... Continue Reading →
Why get upset about towers closing?
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by Charles Spence
Starting April 7, the FAA will close 149 contract air traffic control towers to help reduce expenditures as required by sequestration. General aviation uses thousands of airports that do not have towers, so why are GA advocates getting upset over... Continue Reading →
Lackluster growth predicted for GA
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation will grow over the next 20 years, but at a rate of only 1/2 of 1% a year, according to the FAA. Continue Reading →
NTSB preparing videos on GA safety alerts
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is preparing short videos about five safety alerts for general aviation covering the most frequent types of GA accidents. The videos will be available this spring and feature regional air safety... Continue Reading →
Some question FAA’s selection of sequestration cuts
Posted on March 11th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sequestration hasn’t caused the sky to fall in Washington, but there are indications some efforts are being made to pull it down to meet the dire threats of disasters that have been put forth. Continue Reading →
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