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February 10, 2012

First Kill Scored For AeroNav Money Grab -- RunwayFinder Calls It Quits

RunwayFinder Announces Imminent Shut Down

The recent announcements by FAA's AeroNav for more funding to "pay for" an already tax-payer funded program has scored its first kill as one well-known and much-used web-based flight planning resource has announced it can't survive the FAA money grab. In an announcement posted to their website, RunwayFinder blames the AeroNav Fee demand as sufficient reason to throw in the towel.

Dollars Available For Youth Interested In Aviation Careers

The deadline to apply for several EAA scholarship and internship opportunities for youth interested in pursuing aviation careers is coming up fast. The EAA Scholarship and Internship program encourages, recognizes, and supports excellence among EAA members who are studying the technologies and skills of science and aviation.

Samuel Hill Held Positions With Embraer, HondaJet, Consulting Firms

Samuel Hill, former U.S. Embraer President and Vice Chairman and recent Honda Jet Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has joined the Strategic Advisory Council for Bye Aerospace, Inc.

Premiums Reduced Five Percent With Enhanced Vision System Installed

Max-Viz and Aggressive Insurance of Irving, Texas are offering a 5% discount on aviation insurance policies written through Aggressive Insurance for the entire premium of any aircraft equipped with a Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS).

Also: More DA40s!, SpaceX Tests Draco, NATA Hates Legal Abuse, AEA Talks Rotors, Schumer Hates Helo's, Global's CH11, and M.I.T. In Space!!!

Whew... we thought it might never happen... but the FAA funding bill, a REAL funding bill is on its way to the President's desk where we expect he may actually sign the thing. After years of politics and infighting, the FAA has a smoother multi-year ride ahead of it in which to put forth an agenda that many suggest is getting a little long in the tooth... but better late than never, we suppose. On other fronts, times are a little difficult for HBC as CEO Bill Boisture gets replaced and Sierra-Nevada responds with some fighting words over their protest of the LAS decision-m,aking process. Boeing has some delamination issues to work out, but

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Subcommittee Hearing Examines GPS Use In Aviation Industry

FCC Strongly Criticized For Lack Of Leadership On The Issue

The House Subcommittee on Aviation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI) held a hearing Wednesday to review the Global Positioning System (GPS) as a critical part of transportation infrastructure. "(The) hearing brought focus on the importance of the Global Positioning System to aviation and the broader economy. Witnesses’ testimony further underscored the vital nature of GPS as an element of transportation infrastructure, ensuring the safe and efficient use of the aviation system,” said Chairman Petri.

NTSB Issues NPRM To Revise Rules On Enforcement Appeals

Proposed Rule Would Amend 49 CFR Parts 821, 826

The NTSB announced today that it has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment regarding amendments to 49 CFR parts 821 and 826, setting forth rules of procedure for the NTSB's review of certificate actions taken by the FAA and applications for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).

Aviation Foundation Of America Applauds New Amendment That Protects The Design Data Of More Than 1,000 Different Aircraft Types

In what one group is calling a landmark victory for the preservation and accessibility of historic aircraft data, the recently passed long-term FAA authorization bill contains an amendment that requires the FAA to protect aircraft technical drawings and other design data from the beginning of civil aviation in the United States.