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September 07, 2017

U.S. Senator 'Demands' FAA Safety Action

Senator Blumenthal Writes Letter To The FAA Following A Perceived Rise In Small Aircraft Accidents In Connecticut

In a letter to FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called for stronger safety measures to curb what he says is a deadly trend in small aircraft accidents. Connecticut has seen eight small aircraft accidents and six fatalities in 2017, he says on track to be the worst year for plane accidents in over a decade.

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NavWorx ADS600-B 2.0 System Now Flying

FAA Installation Rebate Deadline Looms

NavWorx is now shipping its ADS600-B 2.0 System for installations in experimental aircraft only. The first aircraft are flying this week. ADS600-B 2.0 is a 2nd generation version of the company's remote mounted Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). It provides 2020 compliance with ADS-B Out and all the advantages of ADS-B In.

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Operation Airdrop Continues To Deliver Relief Supplies To Texas Coast

Has Already Established A Reputation For Delivering Supplies To Hard-To-Reach Areas Of The Texas Gulf Coast In A Week Of Operation

An all-volunteer group of General Aviation pilots and planes dubbed Operation Air Drop (OAD) was established in late August to fly critically-needed relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. In only a few days, it has grown to more than 150 planes and delivered countless tons of supplies, mostly to smaller airports in coastal Texas.

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Self-Serve Fuel Now Available At Eastern Iowa Airport

Will Help Reduce Operating Expenses For Pilots Based At KCID

Pilots can now pump their own 100LL fuel at Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) in Cedar Rapids, saving nearly $2 per gallon.

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San Carlos, CA Airport Renamed For Local Pilot

Half Moon Bay Airport Renamed For The Late Eddie Andreini Sr.

Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) in San Mateo County, CA has been renamed for well-known local pilot Eddie Andreini Sr. in a ceremony held August 26th on the field.

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AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2017-18-10

PRODUCT: Certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 42 NG airplanes.

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NASA Astronauts Oppose ATC Privatization In ICAS Video

Four Cite Potentially Catastrophic Impact To America's Transportation Infrastructure

Four veteran NASA astronauts are featured in a 98-second video encouraging citizens to contact their congressional representatives to oppose the privatization of U.S. air traffic control (ATC) services.

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Arizona Aircraft Broker Indicted For Possessing Firearms As A Convicted Felon

DOT IG Finds Bryan Strelski Also Falsified Logbooks, Presented Himself As An FAA Certified Mechanic

An aircraft broker in Arizona who is also a convicted felon has been indicted on charges of possessing firearms, according to the DOT Office of Inspector General.

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Santa Monica Airport Will Host Two Events September 9

Angel Flight Meet-And-Greet And 'Kids In Planes' Events Planned For Saturday

Two events are planned for Saturday at the embattled Santa Monica Airport that will allow the public to see some of the many benefits of the airport to the community.

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