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August 19, 2015

EAA Chairman On National Aviation Day: ‘Celebrate Freedom. Go Fly.’

August 19 Commemorates The Birthday Of Aviation Pioneer Orville Wright

Too many people look at aviation today within a narrow scope, while it is actually an amazing expression of our freedom, according to Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) of Oshkosh, WI.

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Aviation Leaders Meet In Kansas City

Committee F46 On Aerospace Personnel Will Develop Training Standards For Airplane Technicians

On Wednesday, a group of aerospace and aviation experts will launch an effort to create global training standards for technicians and other industry workers. The group meets at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This is the first new committee launched this year by ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards development organizations.

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Academy Of Model Aeronautics Launches UAS Competitive Education Program

Will Provide Students With Training, Equipment, Licensing For SAR Competition Challenges

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has launched a new program to encourage teamwork, competition, and success through a STEM-based education platform. The new UAS4STEM program will provide student teams of four to eight people with training, insurance, licensing, and equipment to compete in search-and-rescue challenges. Kits for the program will be available in the fall of 2015.

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FAA Upgrades Frasca Simulators

Oklahoma City Facility Adds Features To Three FTDs

The FAA Academy at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK has upgrades their three Frasca Flight Training Devices (FTDs).

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FAA: Automation Problems At Washington Center Caused By Software Upgrade

Glitch In Latest ERAM Software Caused Processors To Slow

The FAA identified a recent software upgrade at the Leesburg, VA, high-altitude radar facility as the source of Saturday’s automation problems. The agency is working closely with its contractor, Lockheed Martin Corp., to prevent future occurrences.

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National Aviation Day To Honor Bob Hoover

Harrison Ford And Sean D. Tucker Recognize Pilot Bob Hoover For His Contributions On National Aviation Day

On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Bob Hoover will be recognized for his contributions to aviation for this year’s National Aviation Day event at the U.S. Capitol. The event, beginning at 7PM in the U.S. Capitol’s Visitor Center Theater, will showcase a documentary highlighting Hoover.

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Gatwick Officials: Airports Commission’s Findings Simply Don’t Add Up

Traffic Forecasts Don’t Take Into Account Commission's Own Night Flight Ban, Report Says

Gatwick Airport has published a full and detailed response to the Airports Commission Final Report pointing out what Gatwick officials say are key errors, omissions, and flaws as Sir Howard Davies’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion continues to unravel.

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