Air Traffic Control Facilities Staffed By Employees Of Private Companies
The FAA has resumed accepting applications to the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program, as called for under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Contract towers are air traffic control towers that are staffed by employees of private companies rather than by FAA employees.
Has Taken Delivery Of A Frasca RTD Simulator For Lisle, IL Training Center
Pilot Proficiency, a new pilot training business providing 24/7 simulator access has taken delivery of a Frasca RTD simulator and is open for business at their first pilot recurrency training center located in Lisle, IL.
Announce A Collaborative Effort To Counter The National Aircrew Shortage
The Air Force and the FAA have announced a collaborative effort to counter the national aircrew shortage, May 31. This effort aims to ensure the continued and long-range health and safety of the aviation industry by collaborating to inspire a passion for aviation in the next generation.
Drop-In Flight Display Appropriate For Both Helicopters And Airplanes
Astronautics Corporation of America has received FAA Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) for its AFI4700 RoadRunner electronic flight instrument (EFI), available for retrofit on helicopters and airplanes. FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval is expected and product shipments will begin immediately thereafter.
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