On The Fly…
Another light jet, a five-seat single-engine Sport-Jet, in the works…FAA to test ADS-B weather datalink with 100 aircraft on East Coast…NATA has launched a new Web site: www.nata.aero…Peru airline Aero Continente blocked from U.S. airspace…DOT announced $307 million to combat airport noise pollution.
Another light jet enters the race, as Bob Bornhofen, designer of the Maverick kitbuilt twinjet, is reportedly working on a five-seat, single-engine Sport-Jet that would be certified. It's expected to be flying by the end of this year. The jet will feature a standard ballistic chute, according to AOPA...
The FAA will test ADS-B weather datalink with 100 aircraft on the U.S. East Coast this year...
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has launched a new Web site with a new domain name: www.nata.aero. The new Web site includes an expanded Press Room with biographies and pictures of key NATA staff, a NATA fact sheet, statistical information on the industry and archived press releases…
Peru's largest airline, Aero Continente, was blocked from U.S. airspace; FAA cites safety concerns...
To celebrate Earth Day, Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta announced that the Bush Administration will provide $307 million in grants this year to soundproof homes and schools and combat noise pollution near airports in at least 29 communities across America.
