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May 17, 2012

FAA Steps Up Enforcement Of Laser Penalties

The Number Of Laser Incidents Rose In 2011

The FAA has directed its investigators and staff to pursue stiffer penalties for individuals who purposefully point laser devices at aircraft. “Shining a laser at an airplane is not a laughing matter. It’s dangerous for both pilots and passengers, and we will not tolerate it,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “We will pursue the toughest penalties against anyone caught putting the safety of the flying public at risk.”

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Senator Inquiring Into Google Use Of Gov’t Facility

Internet Giant Bases Its Aircraft At Moffett Airfield

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) wants to find out if Google is getting a sweetheart deal on its lease of an airfield operated by NASA. The senator inquired about “troubling allegations” regarding the small fleet of aircraft owned by Google that are based at Moffett Airfield in California, a former Naval Air Station now operated by NASA.

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New Efficient Aircraft Design Seeks Public Funding

Winner Of NASA’s Green Flight Challenge Continues Development

A new design in private aircraft might offer fuel efficiency better than many automobiles. Synergy Aircraft is developing a single-engine design that carries up to five passengers with a fuel efficiency of 40 miles per gallon, according to a posting on the EAA’s site. The aircraft’s designers say it can achieve ten times the economy of a small jet at ten percent of the cost.

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SAFE Membership Elects Three Directors

One Incumbent, Two New Directors Chosen

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the results of its annual election to fill three seats on its nine-member Board of Directors.

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NC DOT Awards Grants To GA Airports

Funds Can Be Used For A Wide Range Of Projects

The NC Division of Aviation has awarded $9,639,270 for Vision 100 funds from the FAA to several general aviation airports across the state. Airports can use the funds for general airfield improvements, runway safety, runway extensions or even build a new terminal.

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FAA Issues General Aviation Airports Study

Document Designed To Assist In Airport Planning Decisions

The FAA has released a report called 'General Aviation Airports: A National Asset', which was compiled following an 18-month study to capture the many diverse functions of general aviation (GA) airports. As a result, the general public will have a better understanding of GA airports in the community and within the national air transportation system.

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Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Passes The Senate

Measure Called Critical For GA Manufacturers

GAMA on Tuesday praised the Senate's passage of H.R.2072, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization. The bi-partisan legislation extends the bank’s charter into 2014 and grows its authorized lending cap to $140 billion, an increase over the current $100 billion.

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FAA Says Whistle Blower Response Improving

Agency Speeding Up Complaint Investigations

FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta has responded to allegations that his agency ignored or took years to respond to safety concerns raised by employees. He cites as evidence the FAA's 2009 creation of a separate office to respond to whistle-blower complaints.

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