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 the goals to achieve the benefits not only for the United States but for world […]
How the shift in magnetic north affects your flying
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 a direct interest in attempts to pass a long-term FAA reauthorization bill, as well as […]
GA sales down last year, but optimism up
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. At the annual “State of the Industry” report by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), […]
GA groups cross fingers for FAA reauthorization
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 between Senate and House bills won’t again prevent agreement on a bill that both Houses […]
FAA forecasts some GA growth over next 20 years
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% a year, the forecast predicts, while fixed wing turbine aircraft are forecast for the biggest […]
FAA reauthorization introduced in House
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 bill saves $4 billion compared to current funding levels, requiring the agency to do more […]
Congressman proposes guaranteeing NextGen equipment
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). “We can’t handle the air traffic tomorrow with technology that dates back a half-century,” he said. […]
Congress asks aviation leaders to suggest ways to cut expenses
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 efficiency. Members from both sides of the aisle expect cuts in appropriations for both the […]
House Committee starts FAA reauthorization hearings.
WASHINGTON. D.C. — A House committee held its first hearing Tuesday afternoon about FAA reauthorization, with several members wanting to roll back funding to 2008 levels while others and Senate leaders want full financing to speed the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Both Senate and House Aviation Committee members say reauthorization of FAA is […]