Aviation Technology News

FAA helps aviation companies expand
January 31, 2012, 05:43 pm
The Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded three Washington aviation companies contracts worth about $400 million each to provide engineering, professional and technical services for the air traffic control system.
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Government key to growth of biofuel use
January 31, 2012, 10:28 am
Aviation experts all over the world are calling for an alternative fuel source to ensure price competition and supply security remains strong.
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Flight Planning News

Small plane skids off Indianapolis runway
November 18, 2011, 02:40 pm
A double-engine plane recently experienced brake problems when it tried to take off from Indianapolis International Airport.
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Richmond observes 50-year anniversary of fatal crash
November 11, 2011, 06:30 pm
Fifty years ago a four-engine airline crashed into Byrd Field in Richmond, Virginia, killing 74 soldiers and three crew members, just a mile southeast of a runway.
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Flight Safety News

Award winning aviation safety
January 24, 2012, 10:37 am
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit recently received the 2010 Admiral Flatley Memorial Award in Camp Pendleton, California.
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Near crash blamed on rebel air controller
January 23, 2012, 10:45 am
Last June, an air traffic controller instructed two planes towards each other near Gulfport, Mississippi, and was disciplined for his lack of safety precautions.
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General Aviation News

Agreement on aviation bill reached
February 3, 2012, 11:14 am
After four years of standoffs by congressional leaders, lawmakers recently came to an agreement on a four-year, $63.6 billion U.S. aviation bill to maintain current funding levels to help aid the development of new air traffic technology.
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GE Aviation opens repair facility in Brisbane
February 2, 2012, 04:23 pm
GE Aviation, an international company, recently opened a new repair facility in Brisbane, Australia, to support operators of the company's Bombardier Q400 aircraft in the country.
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Pilot Insurance News

Aviation insurers report profits as safety reaches all-time high
January 30, 2012, 10:24 am
Because aviation-related fatalities fell in 2011 to the lowest levels since 1984, aviation insurers are experiencing significant profits due to decreased claims.
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Fatal crashes highlight need for insurance
November 28, 2011, 04:51 pm
Unexpected problems and malfunctions occur in small planes, thus pilots should be prepared with adequate pilot insurance to protect against unfortunate events.
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Pilot Interest News

Aviation museum opens exhibit honoring Marine Corps history
January 19, 2012, 05:16 pm
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps aviation department with a new exhibit highlighting the history of aviation in the military.
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Students receive quick flying lesson at local center
December 23, 2011, 11:19 am
The Marietta Center for Advanced Academics in Georgia is offering for the fourth year in a row a three-day flying lesson for local students.
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Pilot Supplies News

Piper announces sale of training aircraft
October 12, 2011, 04:17 pm
Piper Aircraft reached an agreement with Airline Transport Professionals for the sale of 30 Piper Seminoles to bolster ATP's training fleet.
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Avgas problems reach a critical juncture
September 9, 2011, 04:49 pm
Recent fears over the shortage of 100LL fuel prompted President of the National Air Transportation Association Jim Coyne to reiterate that now was not the time to panic.
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