Federal

Industry, We Have Funding

Congress finally passes long-term FAA/system reauthorization ... ... let’s run through the highlight reel of H.R. 658-FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, as approved on Capitol Hill and sent to the President. • Authorizes FAA’s Airport Improvement Program at $3.35 billion for FY2012-2015, and FAA’s Research Engineering and Development account at $168 million annually during the period. • PFCs: Makes permanent a pilot program to streamline the process, but fails to...
More

First « Previous 1 2 3 Next » Last

Act Allows FAA to End Furloughs and Keep Control Towers

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that DOT has determined that the recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 will allow the FAA to transfer sufficient funds to end employee furloughs and keep the 149 low activity contract...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013
GAMA Welcomes Legislation to Improve General Aviation Safety and Development

Bipartisan group of U.S. House members supports bill to double safety, cut costs in half

Press Release • May 8th, 2013
Aircraft repair tax break set to become law

The aircraft maintenance and repair bill languished in the Legislature for several years.

News • May 5th, 2013
Boeing: Aircraft Part Found Near Ground Zero Not Landing Gear

Debris found on Friday was part of a flap actuation support structure from a Boeing 767.

News • May 1st, 2013
FAA: Air Traffic Control Resumes Full Operations

The FAA said Saturday it has suspended all employee furloughs and traffic facilities will begin returning to regular staffing levels over the next 24 hours.

News • April 29th, 2013
Pilots Oppose Attempted Cuts to Key Safety Program

The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is calling on Congress to oppose efforts to eliminate funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program.

News • April 29th, 2013
NATA Applauds Senate on Sequestration Fix

Senate passed legislation provides the Secretary of Transportation the funding flexibility

Press Release • April 26th, 2013
FAA Takes Heat Over Controller Cuts

A top House Republican accused the FAA of a "shocking lapse of management" in giving the airlines just "hours" notice before furloughing air traffic controllers, leaving the industry struggling to adjust to major flight delays.

News • April 25th, 2013
Airlines for America Attempts to Halt FAA Furloughs to Protect Passengers and Shippers

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for U.S. airlines, filed legal action to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from furloughing air traffic controllers and from implementing widespread ground stops that the...

News • April 24th, 2013
Waiver of Fines for Sequester-Related Tarmac Delays Sought

Two major trade groups representing U.S. airlines have asked the Department of Transportation for a temporary reprieve from huge fines for passenger delays just days after federal budget cuts reduced the nation's air traffic controller staffing.

News • April 24th, 2013
Nation's Rules in Plane Cabins Ease This Week

TSA's new security rules went into effect this week. Pocketknives? Hockey sticks? No problem!

News • April 22nd, 2013
Assembly Directs Brown to Engage in Drone Test Site Bid

The state Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to direct Gov. Jerry Brown to attempt to consolidate two California efforts, including one led by Ventura County, to become one of the nation's six test sites for the development of unmanned aerial...

News • April 19th, 2013
Washington: Obama Budget Proposes Changes for Transportation Funding

The budget proposes to cut the federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program funding from $3.35 billion to $2.9 billion. The administration, however, also calls for increasing the Passenger Facility Charge fee cap from $4.50 to $8.00.

News • April 19th, 2013
NBAA Joins In Launching 'Farm To Fly' 2.0

Initiative builds on efforts to develop a biofuel for jets that requires no major aircraft engine modifications.

News • April 19th, 2013
DHS: Travelers Will Face Security Squeeze Again

A day after the attack on the Boston Marathon, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced she is stepping up security at transportation hubs nationwide "out of an abundance of caution," using "measures both seen and unseen."

News • April 17th, 2013

First « Previous 1 2 3 Next » Last

Sign Up

for FREE newsletters

Events

05/19/13 - 05/22/13

85th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition 2013

Conference/Expo, Reno, NV
05/21/13 - 05/23/13

EBACE2013

Conference/Expo, Geneva,
05/21/13 - 05/22/13

FAME in Jet Measurement and EI Aviation Fuels Test Method Conference

Conference/Expo, Teddington,
06/03/13 - 06/03/13

Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 Course

Training, Lewistown, PA
06/03/13 - 06/06/13

ACI-NA Marketing & Communications and JumpStart & Air Service Development Program

Conference/Expo, Atlanta, GA

AMT Tools & Equipment

AMT's Tools & Equipment (AMT T&E) supplement focuses on new equipment for the aircraft technician with articles on new technology or best practices concerning aviation maintenance.
2012 Going Green Supplement

The Airport Business Going Green Supplement is a collection of products and solutions related to incorporating sustainability in areas of airport business operation and project development.
Airport & Airfield Operations

A joint publication of Airport Business and Ground Support Worldwide, the Airport & Airfield Operations Supplement includes company information and/or products.
Going Green - Sep 2011

This supplement is a vehicle to share your company's marketing message and present the products and services you offer that are environmentally friendly.
NBAA Supplement

AMT's NBAA Maintenance Focus gives corporate aircraft maintenance professionals a maintenance-oriented preview of events at NBAA.

1 of 5
2 of 5
3 of 5
4 of 5
5 of 5

Federal

Industry, We Have Funding

Sign Up

Events

supplements