Aero Linx: Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation Welcome to the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation. The foundation was created to improve aviation safety in Alaska through education, advocacy and research. We are a non-profit  membership organization, established as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt corporation. Some of our activities include organizing  safety seminars, hosting a  segment on public television, and participating in a variety of forums and working groups to promote aviation safety.

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) GNSS refers collectively to the worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing determination capability available from one or more satellite constellations. A GNSS constellation may be augmented by ground stations and/or geostationary satellites to improve integrity and position accuracy.

“After an initial review of the pre-planning and coordination for the U.S. Army Golden Knights flight and parachute demonstration, we have confirmed that the parachute team filed all appropriate and required Federal Aviation Administration documentation and received FAA approval prior to operating within the National Capital Region’s airspace. The team also confirmed the pilots established and maintained communication with the FAA prior to and throughout the operation.” Source: Kelli LeGaspi, public affairs director for the US Army Recruiting Command -- via a statement regarding its role in the April 20 false alarm that led to the evacuation of the Capitol. The demonstration and airshow team was d