WASHINGTON, D.C.—The FAA will undertake a new program to raise interest in general aviation safety with the central elements being to gather more information on causes of accidents, conduct meetings on the subject throughout the country, and zero in on... Continue Reading →
FAA issues interim RTTF policy
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New requirements were unveiled Thursday, March 17, by the FAA for residential through-the-fence (RTTF) access agreements at federally-funded airports. Continue Reading →
NBAA chief calls for working together
Posted on February 28th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON D.C. — Transportation drives economies and aviation drives transportation, Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), told an audience here, adding that all groups in aviation need each other and must keep focused on... Continue Reading →
How the shift in magnetic north affects your flying
Posted on February 24th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Money is now and will be a major subject in the federal government for months to come as attempts are made to resolve at least some of the financial issues of the deficit, meaning general aviation has... Continue Reading →
GA sales down last year, but optimism up
Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Charles Spence
Manufacturers of general aviation aircraft saw a downturn in deliveries last year, but face the coming year with optimism, calling on governments not to stifle industry work to rebuild by placing new or unnecessary regulations which might have unintended consequences.... Continue Reading →
GA groups cross fingers for FAA reauthorization
Posted on February 20th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of general aviation groups here are quick to praise the speed with which Congress is moving to give the FAA its first long-term authorization since 2003, while at the same time crossing their fingers that differences... Continue Reading →
FAA forecasts some GA growth over next 20 years
Posted on February 15th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA’s annual forecast, released today, sees general aviation increasing over the next 20 years but at a rate of less than 1% a year. Fixed wing piston aircraft will have the slowest growth, increasing only 0.2%... Continue Reading →
FAA reauthorization introduced in House
Posted on February 14th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reauthorization of the FAA was introduced in the House of Representatives today calling for a four-year period, cuts in funding after fiscal year 2011, and a sunset time for the Essential Air Service to small communities. The... Continue Reading →
Congressman proposes guaranteeing NextGen equipment
Posted on February 13th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) issued a proposal Friday to have the U.S. government provide grants and loan guarantees to enable general aviation, airlines and other aviation participants to begin installing technology for NextGen (the next generation air traffic system). Continue Reading →
Congress asks aviation leaders to suggest ways to cut expenses
Posted on February 9th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of seven aviation organizations appeared before a House of Representatives subcommittee Wednesday and were asked to examine their requirements and see where money can be cut in the FAA’s budget that would not affect safety or... Continue Reading →
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