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April 04, 2014

FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility

New Facility Better Equipped To Handle Expected Growth In Flight Operations In Houston Area

The FAA this week dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area.  Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation for the Houston Airport System.

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NBAA 'Encouraged' By FAA Outreach On Sleep Apnea Screening Proposal

Says Seeking Industry Input Is The Correct Process

The NBAA says it welcomes a step taken by the FAA to open a dialogue with industry stakeholders about the agency’s pilot-screening proposal for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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FAA Issues Finding Of Operational Suitability For Jeppesen EFB Solutions On iPad

Finding Confirms Usability Of Jeppesen Apps And Content On 7.9 inch iPads

The FAA recently issued Jeppesen a letter of operational suitability confirming the form and functionality of iPad mini for use in the cockpit when paired with Jeppesen's electronic flight bag (EFB) solutions. Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, worked with the FAA Seattle Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) to evaluate the usability of Jeppesen charts and enroute map on iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display.

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NBAA, GAMA Welcome FAA Move On 3rd Class Medical

Bolen: Move 'Could Save The FAA Significant Resources', Helping The Budget

The NBAA and GAMA both issued statements supporting the FAAs announcement Wednesday that the agency will begin a formal rule-making project to consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use a driver’s license in lieu of an FAA medical certificate.

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McCauley Showcases Clean Sheet Composite Propeller At 2014 Sun ’n Fun

Expected To Receive FAA Certification Later This Year

McCauley is showcasing the Blackmac Carbon Series constant speed composite propeller at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo.

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Australian Flight Training Rules Simplified

New Rules Could Save $2 Million (AU) Across The Industry

New regulations covering a large number of flying training organizations in Australia are being simplified, according to that country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The agency says the move follows a review of its Part 141 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.

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Open Airplane Claims To 'Shake Up' Airplane Ownership

Aircraft Owners Get A New Way To Offset Costs Through Collaborative Aircraft Rental

OpenAirplane announced a new service which helps aircraft owners join the sharing economy. "Collaborative Aircraft Rental" is a new twist on aircraft ownership in private aviation according to the company. OpenAirplane says they now make it simple and affordable for owners to make their privately owned airplanes available to be rented by well qualified pilots everywhere.

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