Thu, Mar 05, 2015
AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases New Course To Help Pilots Avoid Runway Incursions
Runway and taxiway incursions by general aviation aircraft continue to be a top priority safety issue with the FAA. It’s easy to think that, “It will never happen to me,” but the fact is, it can happen and it does happen.
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Thu, Mar 05, 2015
Asks Huerta For 'Full Accounting" On Status Of GAO Recommendations
U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, have sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta and the DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx regarding a recent GAO report that identified vulnerabilities to FAA information systems.
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Wed, Mar 04, 2015
Holds Initial Hearing With FAA Administrator Michael Huerta As The Only Witness On The Agenda
The House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee on Tuesday heard from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta as it began the process of crafting legislation to reauthorize the agency.
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Wed, Mar 04, 2015
GA Pilots Will See Changes In Services Provided By FAA Flight Service Because Of Increased Use Of Online Computer Services
Recognizing a shift in users' preferences for automated services, the FAA is changing its Flight Service operation to make it more efficient and reduce costs. The agency says it will continue to maintain the highest level of safety.
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Wed, Mar 04, 2015
Finds Weaknesses In Controls Designed To Prevent Unauthorized Network Access
In a recent report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that while the FAA has taken steps to protect its air traffic control systems from cyber-based and other threats, significant security control weaknesses remain, threatening the agency's ability to ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of the national airspace system (NAS).
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Wed, Mar 04, 2015
Mother Daughter Team From Waco, Texas Among Those To Be Honored At Annual Conference
Women in Aviation International has announced the induction of mother daughter team, Deanie and Nancy Parrish of Wings Across America; Priscilla (Pat) Blum, founder of the Corporate Angel Network; and Phoebe Omlie, extraordinary aviation trailblazer, into the Women in Aviation International’s prestigious Pioneer Hall of Fame.
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Wed, Mar 04, 2015
Former CIO At Whole Foods To Join Redbird Management Team
Redbird Flight Simulations of Austin, Texas announced today a key addition to its executive leadership team with the hiring of Michael Clifford as Chief Operating Officer.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds
Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace produced a detailed report that forecast steady global helicopter demand for the next 5 years. Overall, five-year demand for turbine-powered, civil helicopters remains steady versus the 2014 five-year forecast, with moderate improvement in new helicopter purchase plans reported, offsetting the short-term uncertainty of large-fleet operators
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA
Six instructors have received for the first time or renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of February.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Now Approved For European Installation, FAA Certification Pending
EASA has certified Continental Motors Group CD-155 hp Jet-A diesel engine option for installation in the Diamond twin-engine DA42 TDI. FAA validation is pending.
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