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Life After The NTSB: John Goglia Joins PAMA

Named SVP of Government and Technical Programs

John Goglia, the first and only Airframe and Powerplant mechanic to receive a presidential appointment to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has joined the leadership of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) as Senior Vice President of Government and Technical Progra Goglia, who retired from NTSB last week following nine years of service, will spearhead PAMA’s efforts to increase the public’s recognition and respect for the individual aviation maintenance technician.

Silver State Helicopters Launch Customer for Frasca’s TruFlite-H

Orders Ten Sims

Silver State Helicopters, headquartered in North Las Vegas will be the launch customer for Frasca International’s new single engine helicopter flight training device, the TruFlite-H. Silver State has placed an order for ten devices which will be used for flight training at various locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

FAA Redesigning Airspace

Working With Canada, Mexico, On RVSM

Hoping to stay ahead of the workload once RVSM is enacted, the FAA is reportedly rolling out new technology and new techniques in an airspace that will look very different after January 20th.

DOT Study: Airports Must Act Now to Meet Growing Demand

Mineta Outlines Plans to Add Capacity, Calls Communities to Action Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta Thursday released a new study predicting which airports and communities will need to expand their capacity by the year 2020. Speaking at a news conference in Atlanta, Mineta said airports in growing cities like Las Vegas, Tucson, Albuquerque, Birmingham and Palm Beach will need to expand their ability to handle more air passengers over the next 16 years. He also listed dozens of projects underway to meet that growing demand for air travel, and urged more communities to get involved now in the push to add capacity.

AOPA To Security Officials: Stop Making GA The Scapegoat!

Boyer Blast Aimed At FAA

Stop blaming general aviation pilots for government security communication lapses. That was the angry message AOPA President Phil Boyer fired off to the FAA Monday following the Washington (DC) Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) notam issued late Friday.