ATC Reform: As sides are drawn, AIA adds concrete content
The AIA explanation of its position creates a menu of concrete examples of what is needed to make the Reauthorization, if not ATC Reform, WORK.
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Air Traffic Control Reform: The Washington Drama BEGINS
President Trump is calling for the separation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) from the FAA. This is the beginning of a legislative marathon.
Celebrity Aviation News: one retro-forward (Sergey Brin) & one historic (John Travolta)
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is building an airship of the future. John Travolta is donating a B-707 to Australia’s Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).
Here come Russia & China into the World Aerospace Market; threat or need to correct basics?
Russia and China constitute a massive market. If the governments declare their carriers to be a captive market, it will impact the future of all aerospace companies.
Florida Institute of Technology & other aviation universities as sources of future aviation professionals
Perhaps a simple, tax deductible approach to solving the projected deficit of future mechanics and pilots would be for airlines, repair stations and aviation manufacturers to sponsor scholarships at F.I.T. and other well regarded aviation education institutions.
ARSA provides the #s needed for stimulating AMT qualifications
ARSA conducted a survey to quantify the extent of the impact of this technician deficit plus it cast the personnel problem into revenue loss.
Aviation as a Stimulus for Students to take STEM courses
These examples of STEM education in aviation are replicable at other schools around the country. Aviation can be uplifting in many ways.
Sir Richard Branson’s Graphene Speech Heralds FAA certification challenge
Graphene may generate a new aircraft design. The research needed to translate this exciting concept into practical application will require years. The FAA must prepare for this impending challenge.
EU targets South Asia & FAA focuses on Caribbean
Europe is partnering with South Asia to meet the opportunities and challenges of the region, while the FAA is focusing on the Caribbean to increase airport safety and certification.
Common sense changes to increase flow of private capital into airport infrastructure
Secretary Chao’s infrastructure initiative holds great potential. Here are changes which the Secretary may implement without a long NPRM process.