Aviation News

The Web of legal intrigue surrounding Epic Air continues to grow in complexity – and monetary value. New lawsuits filed against the company have been filed, and charges leveled at principals of the company. Epic had developed sophisticated kit planes designed to be built on a company site by customers. It is estimated that Epic […]

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is the target of a lawsuit alleging illegal use of intellectual property. The plaintiffs include Sandy and JoAnn Hill, two former directors of NAFI, who claim the association is using instructional materials they created. Also listed as a plaintiff is Rich Stowell, who created the aerobatic section of […]

The FAA has approved a letter of qualification for Naverus to move forward with developing flight paths consistent with the developmental NextGen air traffic control system. Headquartered in Kent, Washington, Naverus specializes in implementing performance-based navigation (PBN) and required navigation performance (RNP) procedures. Past customers include Southwest Airlines, and Naverus has already developed more than […]

The National Business Aviation Association is asking members to join in and offer their opinions of Membership programs, share ideas of potential benefits and services and provide membership feedback at The Member Discussion during this month’s NBAA Meeting & Convention in Orlando, Florida. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10:30 am to […]

A pair of Maryland State Police troopers have received Rotor & Wing magazine’s 2009 Helicopter Heroism Award. The crew of the AS365 Dauphin responded to a December 2008 emergency involving a broken water main in Bethesda. At least seven cars were stranded by the fast moving water, with frigid temperatures and depths of up to […]

The House of Representatives has passed legislation extending short-term funding for the FAA through the end of this year. The previous extension expired yesterday. Any hopes for a long-term legislation are on hold, as the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (passed by the House) awaits attention from the Senate Committee on Finance. That group of […]

A coalition of more than 25 associations has sent a letter to the Senate highlighting the need for prompt legislation to fund the FAA on a long-term basis. The letter reads, in part: “Investments in our national airspace infrastructure will enable the U.S. aviation system to improve its already enviable safety record as well as […]

Late last week, the FAA granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for Aspen Avionics’ EFD500 and EFD1000 multifunction displays, as well as the company’s EWR50 weather radar receiver. With the approval, aircraft owners can now install all three units along with the already approved Evolution EFD1000 primary flight display. Together, the four components from Aspen […]

A Sept. 17 front-page story in USA Today has general aviation advocates up in arms. The article, with an accompanying television piece aired on NBC’s Today show, advanced the argument that thousands of airports not served by airlines are being unfairly subsidized by airline ticket taxes. According to the print and television stories, airline passengers’ […]

“Anyone conducting an aviation/aerospace research project that balances technological advancements with the preservation of our environment” is encouraged to petition the Lindbergh Foundation for up to $10,580 in grant funding. That’s the amount it cost Charles Lindbergh to build the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927. Recent grants have gone to projects such as electric […]