Will Assume New Role At The Aviation Accreditation Board International In The Fall

The Board of Trustees of the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) recently selected Dr. Gary Northam, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus, as the new AABI president, effective fall 2013.

Took Sleeping Pills Soon After Takeoff, Survives Desert Crash

An NTSB preliminary report from a accident in Nevada earlier this month includes a statement by the pilot of the Cirrus SR22 that he took sleeping pills shortly after takeoff in an attempt to commit suicide. He was seriously injured, but survived when the airplane came down in the desert near Silver Peak, NV.

Pilot Reports of Worrisome ATIS Transmission Confirmed by FAA, Feds

After a tumultuous few days involving threats, real and potential, to events, transportation systems and a number of North American targets, it appears that aviation has not escaped the ire of erstwhile terrorists. ANN has received and confirmed multiple reports late Wednesday about the content of at least one ATIS transmission reporting the potential of a MANPADS threat to aircraft in the LA (Los Angeles) area. MANPADS are otherwise known as man-portable air-defense systems and can take the form of portable, often shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles often used to target aircraft and associated airborne targets.  According to one ANN Reader report, the KTOA ATIS reported

Taking General Aviation Back

On August 6, 2012, Gene Yarbrough wrote a fantastic editorial on "Can We Afford Ultimate Safety". In that editorial he asked would could be done. This editorial will put forth some ideas for thought, discussion, and dialog.

Republicans Skeptical About Cuts Made By The Agency

The House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Wednesday that did little to convince some members of the committee that cuts in staffing that are causing airport delays and other issues were the only available option.

Police Asking For Help From The Public To Catch Person Or Persons Responsible

Panchito, a B-25 which is often seen at airshows around the country, was damaged during the Sun 'n Fun Air Show at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport last weekend, and police are hoping someone has evidence that will help them catch the culprit.