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All News

June 27, 2015

NBAA Issues 'Call to Action' Against Proposed ATC Privatization, User Fees

Bolen: 'The Potentially Dire Consequences From Such Actions Cannot Be Overstated'

The NBAA is calling on its more than 10,000 Member Companies to make their voices heard in strong opposition to any legislative proposal that would strip congressional oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) network in favor of a private entity funded through user fees.

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FAA Implements Safety Reporting Program

Eighteen-Month Pilot Program Intended To Protect  Aircraft Certification Service Employee Whistleblowers From Retaliation

The FAA, in partnership with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), has initiated a safety reporting program called the Safety Review Process (SRP).  The 18-month pilot program, which is open to all bargaining-unit employees, allows FAA employees who work in the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) to elevate safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

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Transport Canada Launches National Campaign On Laser Safety

Goals Is Helping Canadians Better Understand The Dangers Lasers Pose To Aircraft

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, has launched the Government of Canada's safety awareness campaign for lasers. The national campaign will help Canadians better understand why pointing a laser at aircraft is not a bright idea.

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Schumer: FAA Should Butt Out Of East Hampton Helicopter Noise Debate

Says The Agency Does Not Have Standing In A Legal Fight Over Airport Use

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has told the FAA they should drop their temporary restraining order to prevent the implementation of new noise restrictions on helicopters at the East Hampton airport. 

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Aspen Avionics’ ATX100 ADS-B Transceiver Available

Transceiver Now Integrates With Garmin GNS 430W/530W Series Navigators

Aspen Avionics' ATX100 ADS-B transceiver will now interface with the Garmin GNS 430W/530W series of GPS navigators, the company announced Thursday. Deliveries begin immediately.

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SpaceX: The Why And How Of Landing Rockets

Next Attempt Planned After Dragon Launch Sunday

SpaceX says that there is a solid business case to be made for its reusable boosters as it works to make a fully and rapidly reusable rocket system; it will dramatically reduce the cost of space transport.

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Wipline 10000 Receive Chinese Approval

Validates FAA STC For The Water-Scooping Floats

China has validated FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SA01795CH for the installation of water-scooping Wipline 10000 floats on the Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802A.

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Pratt & Whitney, Levett Engineering Continue F135 Partnership In Australia

Sign Long-Term Agreement For Manufacture Of Critical Engine Components

Pratt & Whitney has signed a long term agreement (LTA) with Levett Engineering for the manufacture of critical F135 engine components. This LTA has an estimated value of more than $4 million over a five year period.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.27.15)

“The potentially dire consequences from such actions cannot be overstated." Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, in a "Call to Action" to members concerning user fees for a privatized ATC proposed by House Transportation Committee chair Bill Shuster (R-PA).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.27.15): Cleared As Filed

Means the aircraft is cleared to proceed in accordance with the route of flight filed in the flight plan.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.27.15)

L-39 Enthusiasts

The Czechoslovakian L-39 was built as the successor to their earlier trainer, the L-29 Delfin. Design work began in 1966, and the first prototype made its initial flight on 4 November 1968.

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