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FAA Announces ADIZ Public Meetings

Security officials will finally get to hear directly from pilots, airport managers, and others about the economic and operational impacts of the Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

AOPA Requests FAA To Withdraw AD Proposal For Certain Lycoming Engines

AOPA filed comments this week opposing a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) against certain Lycoming 360- and 540- series engines that have ECi connecting rods installed. AOPA requested that the FAA withdraw the AD and issue a special airworthiness information bulletin.

FH1100 Features Updated Panel

FH1100 MANUFACTURING CORP. of Century, Florida has announced the selection of the CHELTON FlightLogic Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) to be installed as standard equipment in all model-year 2006 FH1100 helicopters.

Thunderbirds Lose Team Member

A staff sergeant stationed at Nellis AFB with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, died in a San Diego house fire Dec. 8.

HSL-41 Receives Navy’s First MH-60R Helicopters

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 41 was the first squadron to receive two of the Navy’s new MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, Dec. 5. The MH-60R replaces the aging SH-60B and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters, providing significant capabilities and improvements to naval aviation.

November Flight Performance Compiled for Top 30 US Airports

FlightStats, a provider of real-time and historical flight performance information, has released an on-time performance report for the 30 busiest airports in the US. The data underscores the need for travelers to make informed flight purchasing decisions to reduce their travel frustrations.

NATA Efforts Help Mitigate SPCC Requirements

New Rules Still Leave Lingering Questions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week released two proposed amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, which are required at airports that provide and store aircraft fuel.

Aero-News Quote Of The Day (12.10.05)

"This represents the first time since 9/11 that security officials and the FAA will attend public meetings together about airspace issues... The government will finally hear it from the people in their own words."

Source: AOPA President Phil Boyer, speaking about the recently announced public meetings designed to offer pilots a chance to talk about the proposed changes to the Washington ADIZ.