Now Says The Legislation Would Increase The Federal Deficit Almost $100 Billion

The Congressional Budget Office has released a revised scoring of the 21st Century AIRR Act (H.R. 2997), and the news is not good for supporters of the bill and its plan to separate ATC from the FAA.

Rejects Appeal By The Airport For An Earlier Closure Date

The FAA has rejected an appeal by Santa Monica city leaders to push up the closing date of Santa Monica Airport (KSMO), citing AIP grants the city accepted back in 2003.

Many Airports Anticipating Significant Traffic Increase

If you're planning to fly your aircraft on August 21 during the solar eclipse, you’re not alone. Several airports located in the path of the eclipse have notified the FAA that they are anticipating a significant increase in air traffic before and during the eclipse. Many of these airports are non-towered and have limited capacity to accommodate an increase in traffic.

Honors Long-time Member Central Flying Service

NATA Executive Vice President Tim Obitts on Wednesday commemorated Arkansas-based Central Flying Service’s (Central) milestone of reaching 475,000 flight training hours.

Mark 35 Years Of Delivering Class-Leading Aircraft And Support

Textron Aviation  and longtime channel partner TAM Aviacão Executive are marking 35 years of successfully delivering world class aircraft and support solutions to customers in the region during the 2017 Latin American Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (LABACE) at the Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Throughout the three-day event, Textron Aviation and TAM are showcasing the business jet, turboprop and piston platforms best suited for the Latin American region, including the Cessna Citation Latitude, Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation M2, Beechcraft King Air 350i, Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Beechcraft Baron G58.

Tailored Specifically For European Operators

Garmin is pleased to announce an expanded feature set, an enhanced user interface and additional wireless connectivity solutions for its popular GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. New GTN enhancements include pinch-to-zoom and Flight Stream 510 integration, which supports wireless Database Concierge between the GTN and the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device. Flight plan transfer, as well as traffic, weather, GPS information and more also display on select mobile devices when paired with Flight Stream 510.

Says Agency Disregarded Statutory Requirement When Entering Into The Agreement With The City

The NBAA joined five other stakeholders to filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, challenging the legality of a "settlement agreement” between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica.

Designed For New Students Entering FlightSafety Academy In Vero Beach, FL

FlightSafety International has started a new Integrated Growth and Achievement Preparation Program for students entering the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.

Awarded To 72 Airports In 31 States

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants to 72 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).