WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael Huerta, the new administrator at the FAA, sees challenges ahead for all aviation, which creates the need for government and the private sector to work together to resolve those challenges “to achieve the opportunities the next... Continue Reading →
Time to get familiar with NextGen
Posted on January 28th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It has been said by FAA officials that moving from the present air traffic control system to a satellite-based one is like trying to replace a flat tire on a car while it is speeding down the... Continue Reading →
New chairs for House Aviation Committees
Posted on January 16th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Convening of the 113th Congress Wednesday, Jan. 16, brought new congressmen to the chairmanships of the primary committees with jurisdiction over most aviation matters. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) was confirmed as chair of the Committee on Transportation... Continue Reading →
Make way for the drones
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — You will be sharing the airspace with unmanned aerial vehicles more and more in the coming year and ahead. Continue Reading →
Huerta approved as FAA administrator
Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington aviation groups were quick to announce their approvals for the Senate confirmation of Michael F. Huerta as FAA administrator. Continue Reading →
What should GA expect in 2013?
Posted on December 27th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — What can general aviation expect in the coming year? That question has aviation-focused personnel in Washington wondering. Uncertainty is not limited to aviation. The grim financial situation of near $17 trillion debt and political debates on what... Continue Reading →
NextGen months behind schedule, fiscal cliff could push it even farther
Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is months behind schedule and FAA management faces many challenges before the massive project completes its movement from the planning stages to implementation. Continue Reading →
NATCA warns against sequestration
Posted on December 12th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation will feel the heavy impact of the mandated 8.2% sequestration funding cut for the FAA if Congress doesn’t act to avert the across-the-board cuts. A report from National Air Traffic Control Association (NATCA) says the... Continue Reading →
Nation’s money woes put GA in hot seat
Posted on December 3rd, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Money is the name of the game as the President and Congress wrestle over what to do with the massive debt the nation has accumulated and to consider a budget for the coming year. The Democratic-controlled Senate... Continue Reading →
Beware the 3 Rs
Posted on November 26th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots — as well as everyone else in the United States — can expect political turbulence over the next months and longer. In fact, what this lame-duck Congress can and will do in the weeks before the... Continue Reading →
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