GA Shipments Up Nearly 10 Percent Worldwide, Billings Up 32 Perdent
There is some positive news in the first quarter shipment and billings report for 2013 issued Thursday by GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). In the first three months of 2013, total worldwide general aviation (GA) airplane shipments increased 9.6 percent, from 418 units in 2012 to 458 units this year. Billings for GA airplanes totaled $4.6 billion in the first three months, up 32 percent from the same period last year.
Proposed Wind Turbines In Litchfield, NY, Would Disrupt Air Traffic, Agency Says
The FAA has told Ridgeline Energy that its proposal for a wind farm in the upstate New York town of Litchfield east of Syracuse would pose a hazard to air traffic.
Says Bipartisan Legislation Would Cut Regulations On The GA Industry, Spur Innovation
Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS), has introduced the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act (SARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry and thereby improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation. The bill is cosponsored by Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Sam Graves (R-MO), Todd Rokita (R-IN), and Rick Nolan (D-MN).
Decision Affects 72 Facilities That Were To Lose Overnight Service
The FAA has reversed course on a plan to close 72 air traffic control towers and other ATC facilities at midnight in an effort to meet the automatic spending cuts that went into effect under sequestration.
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