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AOPA: Future FAA Funding Questions Continue

In recent months, there's been no question that the FAA is seeking changes to the way it's funded. All this is counting down to October 2007, when Congress will — hopefully before the current system expires — make the final decision on whether aviation taxes and the trust fund continue or there is a switch to an alternative means of collecting money for the FAA.

AOPA To FAA: You've Got The MU-2 Problem ALL Wrong

FAA Addressing MU-2 "Problem" The Wrong Way, Says AOPA

The MU-2B turboprop does not need yet another certification review. The FAA, reacting to congressional pressure, is "rushing to fix a problem that has not even been quantified," according to AOPA.

FAA ON Service Difficulty NPRM: 'Never Mind'

The FAA is proposing to withdraw a final rule published on September 15, 2000 that would have amended the reporting requirements for certificate holders concerning failures, malfunctions, and defects of aircraft, aircraft engines, systems, and components.

NTSB Files Probable Cause Report On Blimp Bounce

The NTSB has filed a probable cuase report in the accident of a Goodyear Blimp last June 16th, resulting in the non-injury destruction of the aircraft.

Miss Champion Comes Home

Rare Pitcairn Gyro Makes Its Last (?) Flight

The historic Pitcairn PCA-2 Autogyro "Miss Champion" is in its new home -- the Pitcairn hangar at EAA's Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Steve Pitcairn had meant to have the historic aircraft at Oshkosh for Airventure, but family matters prevented it.

Prist And Hammonds Combine Forces

PRIST Aerospace has entered into an alliance with Hammonds Fuel Additives. Hammonds' additive injector systems and microbicide Biobor JF are now recommended for use with PRIST anti-icing fuel additive.