GA News Today
International rookies eye Red Bull Air Race title
Four rookie pilots, one only 24 years old, will join the ranks of those competing for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship title in 2009.
Eclipse Meets Its Payroll
Eclipse Aircraft paid employees this week after failing to meet its payroll obligations on Nov. 13, and very light jet production is continuing at the company's Albuquerque plant.
Avidyne MLX770 approved for GA fleet
Satellite weather has become essential for many U.S. pilots--and Avidyne's MLX770 two-way datalink transceiver is meant to deliver similar capabilities overseas.
Van Nuys Noise reduction plan flawed, AOPA warns
A plan to set restrictions on the types of aircraft using Van Nuys Municipal will only shift operations from one community to another, AOPA told Los Angeles World Airports, which operates several airports in Southern California.
Diamond offers 'economic stimulus package'
With news of layoffs and production slowdowns dominating the general aviation industry, Diamond Aircraft has taken a different approach, using the down economy to try to sell airplanes.
Protecting airports good for economy
General aviation brings business to the communities where it is welcomed, but those economic benefits dry up without well-maintained airports.
Lockheed to focus on ‘flight service experience’
For most of 2008, Lockheed has met its performance standards for briefers to answer phone calls within 20 seconds and radio calls within five seconds, and file flight plans within three minutes. In addition, the flight service provider has indicated that it is emphasizing the quality of the briefings and expanding briefers' knowledge base.
Obama transportation transition team in place
President-elect Barack Obama's Department of Transportation transition team will be developing policy documents and information on positions of interest to the new administration, which will be important as selections are made for secretary of the departments of transportation and homeland security and for FAA administrator. AOPA will keep you up to date on the transition and what the key cabinet selections mean to GA.
Executive order focuses on NextGen
President Bush has issued an executive order in support of efforts to modernize the nation's air traffic control system and reduce air traffic congestion through the Next Generation Air Transportation System, commonly called NextGen.
TSA chief extends review period for GA security proposal
The Transportation Security Administration announced Nov. 10 that it would extend the comment period on its controversial Large Aircraft Security Program proposal.
