Major Infrastructure Project Could Create Hundreds Of Jobs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta joined federal and local officials Monday in breaking ground for a new, NextGen equipped air traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).
Planemakers Say Certification Process Needs To Be Streamlined
A combination of a flood of new aviation products and a flat or shrinking FAA budget has caused a massive bottleneck in the certification process, and aviation company officials in Wichita say it is stifling innovation for and production of new airplanes and products.
Completes First Over-Water Flight For The Solar-Powered Airplane
After a flight that was particularly challenging from a tactical standpoint, the Solar Impulse aircraft landed at Madrid-Barajas International airport in the early-morning hours Saturday. The flight completed the airplanes' first over-water flight, which was considered something of a dress-rehearsal for an around-the-world attempt planned for 2014.
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