245-171 Vote Fails To Attain 2/3rd's Majority Needed For Extension

In a Monday vote to authorize a six-month extension of funding for the FAA, something strange happened... With a September 30th deadline for the required extension just days away, Senior Democrats expressed disapproval for a distantly related part of the bill that concerned flood insurance and tax credits for hurricane victims and voted against the whole effort... failing in the latest attempt to keep the FAA fully operational by a vote of 245-171... less than the required 2/3rd’s majority needed to see passage in the current ‘Fast Track’ effort to see the bill through to completion. The next step is likely to be a bit simpler effort that will require but a basic majority... though that effort may see serious opposition, as well...

But Airport Association Says The City Is Stretching The Truth

The City of Santa Monica has officially notified residents, businesses near Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) as well as airport users of plans to start shortening the airport's only runway from 4,973 feet to 3,500 feet in accordance with an agreement struck between the FAA and the city late last year.

Established A Petition To Fight Closure And Development

The Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey south of London is the proposed site of a development that would add some 4,500 home sites to the area. But the development would cause the closure of the airport.

Will Spend Three Years In Federal Prison

A pilot from Austin, TX has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for an attempt to transport and distribute marijuana using his private plane.

Improves Flight Planning, Maps, Weather Displays

ForeFlight has released several new features for both its mobile apps and web-based platforms.

Bob Carpenter To Be Inducted At Gala Ceremony In October 2017

Carpenter Avionics, an award-winning aviation services company based in the Nashville area, announced today that its founder, Robert L.  “Bob” Carpenter, has been selected for enshrinement in the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame at its next annual Gala event in October 28, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Three others also will be enshrined during the event.

Concentrated Laser Beam Takes Down Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Quickly And Decisively

A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.

Things To Know When You Send A News Release

Aero-News gets hundreds of releases every week, ranging from industry giants like Boeing and Cessna to the smallest of flying clubs and the most quaint of air shows. After having seen the best and the worst in press releases over the years, we have some ideas to help companies do so much more to help themselves, both with ANN and with the general media.