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Lindbergh Foundation to Lead 'Aviation Green' Alliance

New Program Highlights Aviation Industry's Environmental Progress

In a presentation to the Wichita Aero Club luncheon Thursday, the Lindbergh Foundation announced the Aviation Green Alliance ("AGA"); a new program that brings stakeholders together to address aviation's environmental challenges.

Tempest Extends Starter Warranty To 5 Years

Full Replacement Offered If Starter Does Not Make 5 Year TBO

The PowerFlite line of heavy duty starter motors from Tempest is now covered by a 5 year TBO warranty, the company announced Wednesday.

Aero-TV: So Long PiperSport -- Piper Still Remains High On LSA

Despite Having To Cease The PiperSport Program, Piper Still Thinks Highly Of Light Sport Aircraft

You have to hand it to Piper, even though they had to kill the PiperSport program after their dealings with the off-shore manufacturer started getting too flaky, they showed up at Sebring and acted like the pros that they are. They answered questions, continued the process of helping the PiperSport dealers band together to support the remaining aircraft, and showed the LSA industry what a serious aircraft manufacturer does... even when things don't go as planned.

Senators May Attempt To Attach Gun Magazine Ban To FAA Bill

Senator Frank Lautenberg Is Leading The Effort In Support Of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) has reportedly asked Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) to try to introduce her bill to ban gun magazines of over 10 rounds as an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill which is currently pending in the Senate.

Landing Fees In Spain Skyrocketing

Government Increases Minimum Landing Charges Some 300 Percent

GA pilots who want to put their wheels on the ground in Spain will find that minimum landing fees have increased some 300 percent, which AOPA's Spanish branch says is a blow to general aviation in a country where GA is grossly under-developed.