WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders in the Senate and House Tuesday reached agreement on long-term FAA legislation providing a four-year funding authorization, ending a series of 23 short-term extensions. Please share: Continue Reading →
Senate passes FAA extension; schedules hearing on long-term authorization
Posted on January 30th, 2012 by Charles Spence
Passage by the Senate of the 23rd extension of funding for the FAA keeps programs going until Feb. 17. The House had passed its short extension Jan. 24. Both Houses will now get busy on a full-term authorization. Continue Reading →
FAA extension proposed to clear way for long-term bill
Posted on January 24th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives will consider a bill to add another short extension of FAA programs to provide time to continue negotiations for a long-term extension. This extension will be very short, only until Feb. 17. The... Continue Reading →
In the spotlight: NTSB holds hearing on air races and airshows
Posted on January 17th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Airshows and air races are safe in the United States, but can be made even safer. That was the conclusion of the National Transportation Safety Board after a nearly day-long meeting Jan. 10, which was scheduled following... Continue Reading →
White House says $100-per-flight fee is needed
Posted on January 16th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation groups are gearing up for another fight against the $100-per-flight charge for use of air traffic services after the White House rejected a petition calling for dropping the proposal. Continue Reading →
How much control should other nations have on U.S. pilots?
Posted on January 3rd, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation pilot who fly frequently to Europe are finding problems that can make flying expensive, as well as more difficult, and are raising questions about just how much United States aviation should be controlled by other... Continue Reading →
Looking ahead to 2012: What to expect from lawmakers next year
Posted on December 29th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new year approaches, pilots should fasten their seat belts. It could be a bumpy ride. Next year’s election is expected to be one of the most volatile in decades. It will keep the President, Congress,... Continue Reading →
Holiday gift-giving, Washington-style
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reaching reliable sources of information here can often be confusing and frustrating. I sought to interview someone about the Christmas holidays and wanted to go directly to the source for gift giving. Knowing the problems of getting... Continue Reading →
GA groups oppose latest LightSquared offer
Posted on December 18th, 2011 by Charles Spence
LightSquared’s recent offer to give up a few frequencies does not satisfy the Global Positioning System and its users, including the airline industry and general aviation. Continue Reading →
FAA administrator resigns after DWI
Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Following his Dec. 3 arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI), Randy Babbitt resigned as administrator of the FAA and his deputy has taken over as acting administrator. Michael Huerta is expected to remain in the post until after next year’s... Continue Reading →
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