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March 17, 2016

Senate Commerce Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill

Bill Does Not Privatize ATC, Has Provisions Beneficial To General Aviation

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday approved a bill providing long-term funding for the FAA.

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FAA SAIB Focuses On Continental Engines Sealants

Multiple Engine Failures Related To Improper And Unauthorized Uses

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin prompted by multiple reports of engine failure related to the improper and unauthorized use of certain sealants during engine case half assembly and/or cylinder installation.

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Canadian TSB Releases Report From November 2014 Accident Near Whitney, Ontario

Faulty Navigation Equipment And Limited Visual Reference Led To Fatal Cessna 150 Accident 

In its investigation report (A14O0217), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that a faulty navigation receiver and difficulty holding aircraft heading while flying in conditions of limited visual reference, led the pilot of an aircraft to become lost, and eventually collide with terrain near Whitney, Ontario. Both occupants were fatally injured.

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NASAO Announces 2016 Aviation Art Contest National Winners

Category This Year Was 'Air Sports In Harmony With Nature'

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has revealed the U.S. winners of the 2016 International Aviation Art Contest. The winning artwork, with this year's theme of "Air Sports in Harmony with Nature", will be forwarded to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in Lausanne, Switzerland to be included in the international judging this coming April.

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Pilot, Camera Operator Fatally Injured In 'Amazing Race' Accident

Accident Occurred In Australia During 'Amazing Race Vietnam' Filming

The pilot of what appears to be a two-place weight-shift trike and a cameraman passenger have been fatally injured during the filming of "Amazing Race Vietnam" in Victoria, Australia Sunday.

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House GOP Budget Includes Placeholder For ATC Privatization

Budget Committee Introduced Bill Tuesday

The budget introduced by the Republican majority in the House Budget Committee contains a placeholder for ATC privatization.

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ICAO Honors Adventurous Young Female Pilot

Plans Ambitious Round-The-World Solo Flight To Promote Girls' Access To STEM

To help commemorate International Women’s Day 2016, and in support of its Next Generation Aviation Professionals programme, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sponsored a flight to Montreal this past Sunday by Captain Shaesta Waiz, a 28 year-old pilot from Afghanistan who the UN agency is supporting on her courageous ‘Dreams Soar’ 2016 round-the-world flight.

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International Women In Aviation Conference Opens Doors, Provides Opportunities

Organizers Say Event Accomplished Goals To Connect. Engage. Inspire

The 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference accomplished its goal to Connect. Engage. Inspire. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 10-12, 2016.

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Avidyne Announces Wireless Connectivity With ForeFlight

ForeFlight iPad App Now Able To Interface Wirelessly With Avidyne IFD540 & IFD440

Avidyne Corporation and ForeFlight have announced that the Avidyne IFD540/IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems can now interface to ForeFlight via wireless connectivity. 

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