WASHINGTON. D.C. — The Aug. 8 collision between an airplane and a helicopter over the Hudson River, which resulted in nine deaths, has generated much public and media attention. On the same weekend this accident happened, two autos collided on... Continue Reading →
The importance of GA to Arkansas
Posted on August 12th, 2009 by Charles Spence
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and two of its member companies held a forum Aug. 12 at the Little Rock Airport in Arkansas to stress the importance of general aviation to employment in the state. Arkansas’ two senators, along with... Continue Reading →
Capital Comments: Bizjets for Congress?
Posted on August 12th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Summer in Washington usually is a time for visitors to take over the city to see the monuments, archives, and famous places, while the federal government slows down with legislators away and government offices shuffling along with... Continue Reading →
FAA reauthorization after summer vacation?
Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Charles Spence
Congress will have a full plate when members return from their summer vacations. Reauthorization of the FAA will be there, but probably way down the list for discussion or rushed through to leave time for health care, stimulus, and other... Continue Reading →
ADs going electronic
Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Charles Spence
The FAA is moving to distribute all Airworthiness Directives (ADs) electronically. In September 2007, the FAA stopped mailing paper copies of ADs and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs) to owners and operators of transport aircraft. A schedule released Aug. 5... Continue Reading →
Controller negotiations continue
Posted on August 7th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For nearly three years, air traffic controllers have been working under imposed work rules after they failed to reach a contract agreement with the FAA. Now that a new administrator has taken office — and an arbitration... Continue Reading →
No user fees in Senate FAA reauthorization bill
Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON. D.C. — FAA reauthorization has been introduced in the Senate for only a two-year extension, “so President Obama will have a chance to work out his program.” Continue Reading →
Florida’s controversial use tax clarified
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by GAN Staff
By Jennifer Renner-Gowan The Florida Department of Revenue has given the green light to visitors to bring their new airplanes to the state. The state has a long-standing statute that requires sales tax to be paid on new aircraft purchased... Continue Reading →
Bill Introduced to Give GA Direct Input to TSA Rulemaking
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Charles Spence
General aviation interests will have a direct say into the security measures for large aircraft if a bill introduced by a Pennsylvania Representative moves its way into law. Continue Reading →
FAA Administrator Shows Pilot Knowledge at Congressional Hearings
Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ten days after being sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, J. Randolph Babbitt appeared as a witness at two Congressional hearings, providing an opportunity to judge how he will approach the job. His testimony and responses... Continue Reading →
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