The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $157,700 during 2016 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community as pilots and as those who design, build and maintain the aircraft we fly. The Foundation has issued its most recent Annual Report, detailing activities and bequests during 2016 and may be seen online at SportysFoundation.org.
Seeks To Prevent Shortening Of The Runway While The Court Reviews The Settlement
Six aviation stakeholders have filed a motion before the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, requesting a stay against the FAA and an injunction against the city of Santa Monica, CA preventing any further actions to reduce the length of the runway, and to curtail aviation operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), while the court reviews an unprecedented settlement agreement between the FAA and the city.
Cites At Least 18 Accidents In New York In 2016, Several In Recent Weeks
With what he calls a spate of New York-area aviation accidents involving small aircraft continuing, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer is urging the NTSB to launch an in-depth investigation the accidents and determine whether additional steps are necessary to help ensure safe skies.
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