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Senate Passes FAA Continuing Resolution

Will Continue To Fund The Agency Through Mid-July

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a continuing resolution to extend funding for the FAA through mid-July as both chambers continue to try to hammer out a long-term funding bill.

U.K. CAA Announces Air Show Fees Decision

Fees To Be Phased In Over Three Years To Reduce Burden On Organizers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced the outcome of its consultation on charges for air displays. The regulator has reaffirmed its commitment to the air show industry and highlighted the importance of new safety enhancements being introduced. The CAA is not funded by the tax payer and therefore says these charges must be met by the industry.

East Coast GPS Testing May Cause Unreliable Signals

Interference Testing Scheduled For Late March Off South Carolina

The FAA has released a notice that GPS testing has been scheduled for the southeast coast of the U.S. on Monday and again March 30 and 31.

FAA Grants STC To Flightstar For Learjet 40, 45 ADS-B Out

Offers Two Distinct Options For Compliance On The Aircraft

The FAA has issued an STC to Flightstar Corporation for the installation of their ADS-B Out solution in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 series aircraft.

Southern Utah University To Add Frasca FTDs

Robinson R44, Cessna 172 Sims To Be Available For Fall 2016 Semester

Southern Utah University’s (SUU) School of Business has purchased Frasca FTD Flight Simulators for the Robinson R44 Helicopter with the Garmin G-500 avionics package and the Cessna 172 Airplane with the Garmin G-1000 avionics package, enabling students in the SUU Aviation Professional Pilot Program to take advantage of the valuable training benefits beginning fall semester 2016.

Global Vectra Helicorp, Era Sign MoU

Will Establish Helicopter Emergency Medical Services In India

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Global Vectra Helicorp and Era Group to jointly develop Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) for the Indian market.

NASA Invites Families To Learn How Agency Studies Clouds From Space

Event March 20 Designed For School-Aged Children ... But Adults Can Learn Too

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will host this month's Sunday Experiment on March 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. This afternoon of free activities gives elementary school-aged children and other family members a look into how NASA explores clouds and studies Earth from space using satellites.

P&W PurePower Engines Power Asia's First A320neo For IndiGo

Delivery March 11 Made Airplane The First Of Its Type In Asia

IndiGo's first Airbus A320neo, powered by Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan engines, arrived in India on March 11, making it Asia's first A320neo.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.19.16)

“We understand that people care passionately about air shows and we want all events to be a success. We are also very clear that we will not compromise on safety. Enhancing the safety of air shows is essential and this extra work must be funded.” Source: Andrew Haines, CEO of the CAA, announcing a phase-in of proposed fees to be paid air show organizers for safety enhancements.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.19.16): Runway Entrance Lights (REL)

An array of red lights which include the first light at the hold line followed by a series of evenly spaced lights to the runway edge aligned with the taxiway centerline, and one additional light at the runway centerline in line with the last two lights before the runway edge.