Craig Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), on Wednesday leveled sharp criticism at the sequestration cuts planned by the Obama administration and the FAA, suggesting that the decision to close control towers and scale back aviation services constitutes a risk to aviation safety. “The White House budget […]
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Pearson Field airspace issue resolved
Airspace operations at Pearson Field (VUO) and Portland International Airport (PDX) will remain unchanged, thanks to the efforts of Washington and Oregon elected officials, local pilot groups and the FAA. Pearson Field, located in Vancouver, Wash., six miles from PDX, is one of the oldest continually operating airports in the United States. On Sept. 20, […]
Amendment protects private airstrip owners in Arkansas
The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas recently passed House Bill 1020, which protects private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land. The bill added “aviation” to the other recreational activities listed in the state’s existing Recreational Use Statute. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett (D) of Clay […]
DuPage Airport completes runway extension project
WEST CHICAGO — After six months of construction and a five-year FAA approval process, DuPage Airport has completed construction to extend its secondary runway. The 1,343-foot extension strengthens capabilities at the general aviation facility that serves corporate flight departments and national security operations. Completed in January, the project brings the length of the airport’s secondary […]
Uncertainty stifling operations at VUO
Pilots and tenants at Pearson Field (VUO) in Vancouver, Wash., are wondering if the new year will bring a resolution to airspace safety concerns at the airport located northwest of Portland International Airport (PDX). In December a Safety Risk Management Panel made up of FAA representatives, air traffic controllers, airport tenants, and other airport stakeholders […]
GTU advisory board abolished
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Despite a good turnout from members of the Texas Aviation Association, AOPA, EAA and NBAA, the Georgetown City Council voted to abolish the GTU airport advisory board at the Feb. 12 meeting.
Aviation Business & Career Forum added to NW Aviation Conf.
PUYALLUP, Wash – The Northwest Aviation Conference is expanding to include a day for business and career sessions. Teaming with Pierce County Airport, Horizon Air, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Workforce Central, General Aviation News, Seaplane Pilots Assoc., King County Airport, Washington State Department of Transportation, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, FAA, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) and a multitude […]
Texas pilots asked to rally for GTU
The Texas Aviation Association is asking all Texas pilots — and their aviation friends — to pack the Georgetown City Council Chambers on Feb. 12 to fight against a proposal by the general manager of the Georgetown Utility Services (also known as GUS) to abolish the Georgetown Municipal Airport Advisory Board. In a recent vote, […]
Super Bowl Sunday super day for GA
While millions watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, the local FBOs at the Big Easy’s airports were gearing up for their own second half as many of the more than 800 private aircraft that flocked there departed soon after the game ended, […]