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March 17, 2008
Long Term, Biz Av will Flourish
High fuel prices and concerns about the economy are dampening the near-term prospects for the general aviation industry, but the long-term outlook remains favorable, according to the 2008-2025 FAA Forecast released last week. “We see a strong growth in...
March 10, 2008
Industry Questions NPRM on ADS-B Out
Business aviation interests joined airline industry associations in questioning the FAA’s NPRM on requiring ADS-B Out saying the equipment is too expensive and the FAA provides little or no incentives for voluntary equipage. Industry also questioned the...
March 10, 2008
AOPA Objects to Re-Registration Charge
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said the re-registration requirement called for by FAA to bring the U.S. aircraft registry up to date, includes large fee increases from the current $5. The FAA would raise that to $130 for initial registration and $130...
March 10, 2008
PATA Launches to Advance Personal Transportation Technology
The advent of very light and advanced technology aircraft is not only spawning new business models but at least two new organizations to represent them. The Air Taxi Association (ATXA) was founded in 2007 to promote market development and The Personal Air...
March 3, 2008
Calendar: NATA Leadership Conference March 17; IAOPA/Eurocontrol April 4
FBO’s of the Future at Leadership Conference The National Air Transportation Association will highlight the emerging business models during a session on FBO’s of the Future at its upcoming Leadership Conference March 17-20 in Dallas. Moderated by...
March 3, 2008
Commentary: Premature to Change Funding Mechanism
While the air traffic control system may have long ago broken down, it is premature to change the funding mechanism, especially when it results in fewer funds. More troubling, perhaps, is the industry and government attitude that users can be their personal...
March 3, 2008
FAA to Install Runway Safety Warning System at LAX
After several recent gate accidents, last week’s runway excursion of a United 737 at Jackson Hole and protestations that runway safety is improving, the FAA is continuing with its runway safety efforts and is now installing technology that warns pilots...
February 18, 2008
Interesting Sidelights – Congestion Pricing, New PAMA Cert Program, New Grob MD
Congestion Pricing Delayed Industry opposition to plans allowing airports to charge different landing fees based on congestion, resulted in a delay in implementation of the program, after Air Transport Association was granted a 30-day extension in the comment...
February 18, 2008
Leadership Still Lacking at FAA on Runway Safety
After a rise in runway incursions in Fiscal 2007 owing to poor FAA leadership, malfunctioning technology and overworked controllers, the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee called hearings last...
February 18, 2008
House Passes FAA Funding Bill
Following Senate action, the House of Representatives passed yet another continuing resolution last Tuesday, affording FAA funding through June 30 which includes $2.76 billion in contract authority for the Airport Improvement Program which has been suspended...
February 11, 2008
Transportation Budget Draws Industry Ire
The budget for the Department of Transportation has raised such industry concerns that at least one organization – the International Brotherhood of Teamsters – has launched an campaign to get Secretary Mary Peters fired, charging she has spent...
February 11, 2008
Calendar – Taking VLJ Cos Public, Accident Criminalization Meeting, NATA Town Meetings
Taking VLJ or Air Taxi Company Public A Middle East conference will not only discuss how to take a VLJ or air taxi company public, it will also examine which air taxi model is best for serving the local market. Conference attendees will also learn how VLJs...
February 4, 2008
Eurocontrol Planning for Sustained Expansion in VLJ Market
In order to understand how VLJs will impact air traffic in Europe, EUROCONTROL is preparing a simulation that will assess the impact of VLJ operations as part of a plan to smoothly integrate the new craft into a complex air traffic control system. The...
February 4, 2008
New Avionics Technology Generates Uncertainty
As major avionics-related initiatives come to the fore, questions about the new technology and its ramifications are causing uncertainty among decision makers in aviation. How organizations will cope with the wholesale change will be the overriding theme of a...
February 4, 2008
New Panama City Airport Cleared for Takeoff
The Panama City - Bay County International Airport and Industrial District, which runs the Panama City Airport, said the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its stay that limited construction for the relocation of the Panama City-Bay County...
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