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August 25, 2004

NC MOA Draws Fire

Formal Notification Lacking

Say, is the FAA trying to slip one past us? That's the question on North Carolina's Pamlico Sound, where notification of the public comment period regarding two newly proposed MOAs has been somewhat lacking.

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Small Business Administration To FAA: Do Your Homework

Says Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing Will Drag Small Shops Under

The Federal Aviation Administration "lacks a factual basis" to support the expansion of substance abuse testing, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Under the FAA's proposed rule, thousands of metal finishers, machine shops, dry cleaners and other small businesses would have to perform mandatory alcohol and drug testing of employees if they perform maintenance, even as subcontractors, for a commercial air carrier, no matter how far removed contractually from the air carrier they may be.

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Aero-News Picture Of The Day (08.24.04)

At The Junction Of Water And Sky

Every once in a while -- when we see a picture that strikes our fancy -- we put it up on the web as the Picture Of The Day. In this case, our picture takes us up north, where the weather is certainly cooler and the waters are calm this time of year. ANN Contributor Rose Dorcey sent us this great shot of a Piper Cub on floats. We can't think of anywhere we'd rather be.

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Beefing Up Aviation Security Down Under

Australia Targets Regional Airports

Australia is beefing up aviation security at regional airports throughout the country, according to ABC Radio. The $35 million (US) package includes funding for four rapid-deployment federal police squads and closed circuit TV security systems for some airports.

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South Dakota Governor Flies Himself

Saves State $40,000 A Year

In South Dakota, aviation is a good thing. So says Governor Mike Rounds, a pilot since the age of 17. Whenever he takes the state's 1988 Beech King Air -- he flies the aircraft as part of the crew. Not only does the governor get some stick time, but he saves the state the cost of another crew member.

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Alaska TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8867 Issued: 08/23/2004 21:17 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AK Facility: ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK. Type: HAZARDS Description: TOK, ALASKA.

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Alaska TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/8868 Issued: 08/23/2004 22:31 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AK Facility: ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK. Type: HAZARDS Description: DELTA, ALASKA.

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