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March 24, 2009

FAA Implements Second Phase Of Houston Airspace Changes

Includes New Approach Routes, Inclement Weather Procedure

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it has implemented new airspace procedures in Houston designed to move aircraft in and out of the busy area more smoothly, helping alleviate air traffic congestion.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.24.09)

Aero-Linx!

The Skyhawk Association is an affiliation of individuals who have flown, maintained, (or who simply love) the "A-4 Skyhawk"; and who are dedicated to the perpetuation of the legend, history, traditions, and camaraderie associated with the greatest attack aircraft ever built.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.24.09): Baily's Beads

Aero-Terms!

Baily's beads (often spelled Bailey's beads) are bead-like bursts of light that appear about 15 seconds before and after totality during a solar eclipse. Baily's beads are caused by light shining through valleys on the edge of the moon. They were named for the British astronomer Francis Baily (1774-1844), one of the founders of the Royal Astronomical Society.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.24.09)

"When I hear the constant vilification of corporate America, I personally don’t understand it. I would ask a lot of our folks in government to stop doing it because I think it's hurting our country."

Source: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. With business aviation interest groups pushing back against this year's bizjet-bashing craze in Washington, it looks as though a big corporation is joining the movement. ABC News reports JPMorgan Chase is considering spending $138 million to buy new corporate jets and a hangar to house them, and keeping Washington's nose out of things by returning $25 billion in government bailout funds.

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