Agency's Goal Is To Further Define The Role And Benefits Of GA Airports
The FAA is beginning the second phase of its general aviation (GA) study issued last spring, General Aviation Airports: A National Asset, to further define the role of GA airports. In the original study, the FAA captured the critical and diverse roles of the nation’s 2,952 general aviation airports, which resulted in four new categories — national, regional, local, and basic.
Airborne special mission systems company AeroComputers has hired former Glasair Aviation president and CEO Mikael Via to fill the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Via will assume responsibility for marketing/sales, R&D, engineering, operations and customer service.
Legislature Added Aviation To List Of Recreational Activities
The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas passed House Bill 1020 on February 7, essentially protecting private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land. The bill added “aviation” to the other recreational activities listed in the state’s existing Recreational Use Statute.
Validation Tests Conducted In Conjunction With Hartzell Propeller
Engineered Propulsion Systems of New Richmond, Wisconsin, has validated its innovative 4.4-liter, "Flat-Vee" Vision 350 weight-competitive aero-diesel engine design for General Aviation (GA) and military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) markets, following extensive testing at Hartzell Propeller headquarters in Piqua, Ohio.
AOPA, UAE To Hold First Meeting With International Associations During The Show
Following the launch of the United Arab Emirates branch of the Airline Owners and Pilots’ Association (AOPA) at last year's Abu Dhabi Air Expo, the President of AOPA UAE, Yousif Al Hammadi, has invited representatives from international AOPA branches to attend a workshop dedicated to discussing and debating General Aviation issues in the region.
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