Red Bull Air Race rookies

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. Photo Credit: Red Bull Air Race/Daniel Grund

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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.

GA travel rule debuts with mixed reviews

Customs and Border Protection officials listened, in part, to general aviation pilots’ concerns regarding its proposal for advance information on private aircraft arriving and departing the United States.

AOPA raises top member security concern with DHS

AOPA members don’t mind letting Customs and Border Protection officials know when they are planning a border-crossing flight, but they need reasonable options in order to comply.

Major win promises millions for embattled airport

A 50-year “development lease” by Airport Property Ventures could turn California’s Oceanside Airport into a thriving facility for decades to come. The company has promised to spend $21 million on airport improvements over the next 25 years.

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.

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.