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The new AOPA Medical Services Program
AOPA believes the health of general aviation depends on the health of our members. Pilots are a hearty breed, but even the heartiest among us can sometimes be grounded for medical issues. That’s why AOPA has created The AOPA Medical Services Program. This new effort has been designed to help pilots stay healthy, keep their medical certificates, and extend their flying years.
Mon, 9 Nov 09 14:07:34 EST

King Air 350ER crosses the pond, nonstop
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has said one of its modified King Air 350ER (extended range) turboprop twins made a nonstop trans-Atlantic crossing.
Fri, 20 Nov 09 10:13:12 EST

Voluntary noise abatement may ease tensions at Falcon Field
When the Sabena Airline Training Center moved to Falcon Field in Mesa, Ariz., the airport went from the twelfth busiest general aviation airport in the nation to the fourth. The airport's success, however, has caused strife with some of its neighbors.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 11:52:30 EST

'Do no harm,' industry leaders tell Congress
A roundtable for aviation industry leaders hosted by the Republican leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Nov. 17 said that lawmakers should resist calls for excessive taxes, fees, or regulations on the industry.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 12:09:05 EST

San Diego museum inducts honorees
The San Diego Air and Space Museum will induct another class of aviation legends into its hall of fame Nov. 21.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 15:03:22 EST

UAS not ready for civilian airspace, FAA says
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says unmanned aerial systems aren’t ready for “seamless or routine use” in the civilian airspace system.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 18:26:24 EST

FAA needs to provide continuous traffic uplink
AOPA has requested that the FAA make traffic information continuously available for all aircraft equipped with Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcast “in” technology.
Wed, 18 Nov 09 15:34:07 EST

A CJ4 is born
Cessna rolled the first production Citation CJ4 off the company’s Wichita, Kan., assembly line Nov. 17.
Wed, 18 Nov 09 12:36:22 EST

Lockheed announces FSS consolidations
Lockheed Martin has announced that effective Feb. 1, 2010, it will implement another round of flight service station consolidations.
Wed, 18 Nov 09 17:40:38 EST

TSA proposes security program for repair stations
FAA-certificated repair stations, whether in the United States or abroad, would have some new security measures to follow if a proposal by the Transportation Security Administration goes into effect.
Wed, 18 Nov 09 16:26:54 EST

Penn Yan offers discounts
Penn Yan Aero, a leader in engine overhauls, is offering discounted pricing on its Superhawk 180 horsepower STC.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 9:47:51 EST

Lycoming offers more power for Mooneys
Lycoming Engines has come up with a program that lets owners of certain Mooneys swap out their Lycoming IO-360 engines for a new Lycoming IO-390-A3A6.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 9:47:47 EST

AOPA takes airport message on the road
When dealing with local issues at local airports, closed-door meetings in Washington, D.C., just won’t cut it. For airport-specific concerns and successes, you have to go out to that airport and see for yourself or speak with local members who are familiar with what is occurring at their airport.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 17:18:05 EST

Power Flow tuned exhaust now available on Bonanzas
Power Flow recently announced its plans to develop a tuned exhaust system for the Beechcraft Bonanza. The system marks the first time Power Flow has developed an exhaust for a six-cylinder engine.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 10:33:44 EST

Unmanned CarterCopter could join the Army
A company with a long history in developing unmanned aerial vehicles will license technology from Carter Aviation Technologies.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 10:57:58 EST

Lawmakers target airline laptop distractions
In response to a recent airline incident where laptop use may have contributed to pilot distraction, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban certain electronic devices from airline cockpits.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 12:46:45 EST

Feed contents:

San Diego museum inducts honorees
The San Diego Air and Space Museum will induct another class of aviation legends into its hall of fame Nov. 21.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 15:03:22 EST

A CJ4 is born
Cessna rolled the first production Citation CJ4 off the company’s Wichita, Kan., assembly line Nov. 17.
Wed, 18 Nov 09 12:36:22 EST

Emergency AD issued for TCM lifters
The FAA has issued an emergency AD for all Teledyne Continental Motors 240-, 360-, 470-, and 520-series reciprocating engines, effective immediately.
Thu, 19 Nov 09 10:28:28 EST

Penn Yan offers discounts
Penn Yan Aero, a leader in engine overhauls, is offering discounted pricing on its Superhawk 180 horsepower STC.
Tue, 17 Nov 09 9:47:51 EST

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