CARBON NEUTRAL PLANE?
The controversial subject of "offsetting emissions" is not foreign to aviation, and for Jeffrey Witwer it's more than a hot topic; it's a business. Witwer runs Carbon Neutral Plane, a carbon offset program for general aviation. In this podcast, AVweb sits down with Witwer and asks him to explain the program and answer the concerns of some of its critics.

Click here to listen. (10.6 MB, 7:47)

GAMA AND NBAA TEAM UP TO FIGHT NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS
WITH NO PLANE NO GAIN PROGRAM
The General Aviation Manufacturers' Association (GAMA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined forces Tuesday to fight the negative perception of business aviation among some leaders. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with NBAA President Ed Bolen about the new No Plane No Gain program.

Click here to listen. (9.2 MB, 5:41)

SPECTRUM FREEDOM S.40: A TRUE NEXT-GEN JET?
Linden Blue's Spectrum Aeronautical may be the first non-Honda company to fly the GE Honda HF-120 fanjet, and, when they do, it may be in the most structurally advanced design available. Mr. Blue recently accepted the Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year award, and it's the particulars of his company's Freedom S.40 jet that may carry his company through the economic downturn and land it in the winner's circle on the other side. Find out why in this podcast.

Click here to listen. (11.9 MB, 8:41)

THINK THE TSA'S LARGE AIRCRAFT SECURITY PROGRAM
DOESN'T AFFECT YOU? THINK AGAIN, SAYS DOUG MACNAIR
You might think the TSA's proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) won't affect you, but Doug Macnair, EAA's vice president of government relations, explains why the proposal is in fact "an enormous threat" to every GA pilot. Everyone can submit their comments to TSA by February 27; click here for all the details.

Click here to listen. (9.6 MB, 8:22)