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October 01, 2015

Airborne 10.01.15: FAA Funding Extension, Gary/Chi Int'l Airport Sued, GA Safety

Also: Marine Aviation Suffering, AEA, Cessna FAA SAIB, WOW Conference Cancelled, Virgin Galactic, Aspen Promotion, Poland's First Piper M500

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S Senate passed a measure to extend Federal Aviation Administration funding through March 31, 2016. The “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015,” was passed on September 28 by a voice vote in the House, and the Senate approved the bill by unanimous consent the next day. The bill extends the FAA’s authorization, which was set to expire today, and allows the agency to continue operating for six months. The Gary Jet Center, a tenant at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, has apparently taken the attitude that, ‘A deal is a deal.’ They have filed a lawsuit aga

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Gulfstream Recognized For Sustainability Initiatives

‘Aviation Climate Solutions’ Highlights Company's Green Teams And Renewable Fuels Agreement

Two Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. sustainability initiatives have been recognized in Aviation Climate Solutions, a collection of 100 examples highlighting how the aviation industry is collaborating to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce the industry’s impact on climate change. The publication includes Gulfstream Green Teams and Gulfstream’s recent renewable fuels agreement with World Fuel Services Inc.

Spirit Aeronautics Authorized To Upgrade Systems

The FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allowing Spirit Aeronautics to install Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A capability in Bombardier’s Challenger 604 aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.

Financing Completed For Expansion Of Aerial Data Service

The 'Drone as a Service' company Measure and 32 Advisors have completed a significant capital raise to make Measure an independent entity. The company provides turnkey solutions to acquire, process, and deliver cost-effective, actionable aerial data to enterprise customers. The round was led by Hudson Bay Capital with participation from a large sovereign wealth fund.

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Will Speak At The Second Day Opening General Session November

Hailed as a hero after successfully landing his crippled Airbus in New York's Hudson River and saving all passengers on board, retired US Airways Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III will be a featured speaker during the second-day Opening General Session at NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015), taking place Nov. 17 to 19 in Las Vegas, NV.