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August 30, 2014

House GA Caucus Seeks Speedy Medical Reform

Members Call On DOT To Expedite The Review

Thirty-two members of the U.S. House of Representatives General Aviation Caucus are asking the Department of Transportation to speed up the review of an FAA proposal to reform the third-class medical process.

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FAA Issues Emergency Order Of Revocation Against MARPAT Aviation

Alleges The Company Conducted Operations It Was Not Qualified To Perform

The FAA has issued an Emergency Order of Revocation against MARPAT Aviation of Switzer, WV for allegedly violating Federal Aviation Regulations related to holding a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate.

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Maryland Town Seeks To Limit Aircraft Operations

Ordinance Would Prevent Aircraft From Landing Within The City Limits

Occasionally the governing body of a small town starts to think it can take the place of the FAA in regulating where aircraft can operate in the national airspace.

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Google Eyes UAVs For Package Deliveries

'Project Wing' Could Provide Disaster Relief, Product Deliveries

Google X ... the company's tech research division, is conducting tests of a UAV developed to deliver packages autonomously.

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Experimental Solar Airship Down In Canada

Two Seriously Injured In The Accident

An experimental, solar-powered airship went down in a tobacco field near the Brantford, Ontario Canada airport Friday morning, resulting in the serious injury of the two people on board.

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Malaysia Airline Announces Major Restructuring

Will Be De-Listed From Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange

Troubled Malaysia Airline will make extensive route cuts and eliminate some 6,000 jobs in a major restructuring announced Friday by its majority shareholder.

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Toronto Star Columnist Rips Annual Airshow

Says 'It's Time To End The Celebration Of Death'

Toronto Star columnist Joe Fiorito thinks the Canadian International Air Show, being held this weekend in Toronto, should be grounded.

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American Airlines Flight Diverted Due To Reclining Seat Row

Paris-Bound Passenger Dropped At Logan Airport

A passenger on a flight from Miami to Paris found himself the unwilling guest of the  U.S. Justice Department after he created a scene over a reclining seat.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.30.14)

“For the past two-and-a-half years, the FAA has extensively reviewed this issue and enthusiastic pilots in our congressional districts have become frustrated with the lack of progress on reform.” Source: Excerpt from a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation by the House General Aviation Caucus.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.30.14): Ground Communication Outlet (GCO)

An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.30.14)

International Comanche Society

The International Comanche Society exists to serve its membership by supplying information and know-how to support good maintenance, safety, and affordable flying of Comanche type aircraft.

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