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Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement On FAA Funding

But Bill Will Only Carry The Agency Through September 2017

It's not exactly a long-term funding bill, but the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today announced they have reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension through September 30, 2017, that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.

Airborne 07.06.16: AK Tire Slashing, Gulfstream G280, Stratus Transponder

Also: NASA's Juno, Inhofe and PBOR2, Aviation Skills, Canadian Airports Council, DOT Awards, Marijuana Accident

We have previously reported on the vandalism to 87 airplanes parked on the ramp at Merrill Field, Alaska on June 2nd that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the aircraft. Other than the establishment of a Go-Fund-Me site to aid in the replacement of the tires, no further news about the vandalism had been heard until now. Last week, the Anchorage Police Department released images captured by closed-circuit television cameras that show a "person of interest" connected to t

Biplane Makes Emergency Landing On Port Townsend, WA Beach

Airplane Experienced Engine Problems But Pilot Landed It Safely

A pilot from Port Townsend, WA landed his Renegade Spirit biplane on a beach at Irondale Beach Park Saturday after the airplane experienced an engine problem, and the landing was captured on video by a visitor to the park.

Vintage Aircraft Damaged At Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Pilot, Passenger Uninjured When Fleet Finch Flipped

Two people aboard a Fleet Finch 16-B were uninjured when the airplane flipped over during an emergency landing at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, NY on Saturday.

Father, Son In Armed Drone Case Subpoenaed

But Bret And Austin Haughwout Are Refusing To Appear

A case involving a father and son, drones armed with a pistol and a flamethrower, and the FAA is headed to court to determine if Austin Haughwout, 19, of Clinton CT and his father Bret will be required to comply with a subpoena demanding they be deposed by federal court.

Mike Trout Is Engaged -- by Air!

Trout Uses Skytypers To Pop The Question

California Angels slugger Mike Trout and Jessica Cox and have been an item for some time, but Saturday, the pair made if official.

Airborne 07.05.16: Wipaire ADS-B Program, Heliport Ban, Send Solutions STC

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Trying to establish the best way to comply with the 20/20 ADS-B Out requirement can be a hassle. Now, Wipaire has announced the establishment of a program designed to take the hassle out of ADS-B compliance for general aviation aircraft owners and operators. The program features a quoting process with a simple questionnaire. Interested owners and operators need only fill out a form on the Wipaire website, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, or other events. Based on the information sub