Posted by Janice Wood
General Aviation News
7/26/2010

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole
unveiled two GA security initiatives on opening day of AirVenture in
Oshkosh: The general aviation component of DHS’s nationwide “If You See
Something, Say Something” campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting
passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft on international flights.

By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER
Associated Press
3/24/2010

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization ruled that European governments
unfairly financed planemaker Airbus' battle against U.S. rival Boeing,
officials said, even as the France-based Airbus claimed the decision as a
victory.

Three officials with knowledge of the confidential WTO ruling Tuesday in
the long-running trade dispute said it upheld findings of an interim
decision handed down last September that faulted European governments for

San Antonio area leaders said they received assurances Tuesday that
aerospace work by private contractors at Port San Antonio was not under
threat by Tinker Air Force Base.

Senate GA supporters spoke out for industry in FAA bill
By AOPA ePublishing staff
AOPA Website
3/23/2010

As the Senate considered a bill that would set the course for the FAA over
the next two years, general aviation supporters in the Senate worked to
ensure that the final bill would include benefits for GA.

The $34.5 billion, two-year Senate FAA reauthorization bill, which passed
93 to 0, focuses on modernizing the air traffic control system. It would

By JOAN LOWY
The Associated Press
3/23/2010

WASHINGTON — Transforming the nation's air traffic system by replacing
World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology would be
accelerated under a bill approved Monday by the Senate.

The $34.5 billion bill funds the Federal Aviation Administration through
Sept. 30, 2011. It also addresses a series of safety concerns raised by the
crash of a regional airliner last year near Buffalo, N.Y., that killed 50
people.

From Staff and Wire Reports
Tulsa World
3/17/2010

Airlines and travel agents would have to disclose all fees for checked
bags, food and seating assignments before U.S. passengers purchase tickets
under a provision that may be added to aviation-funding legislation.

Sen. Robert Menendez, (D-N.J.), said Tuesday he is trying to add the
requirement to a $34.6 billion measure, now before the Senate, funding the
Federal Aviation Administration for two years.

Wildlife hazard assessments in works for GA
by Janice Wood
General Aviation News
1/18/2010

The FAA is developing a program to conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments at
approximately 2,000 general aviation airports.

The FAA expects this program to begin later this year, in a phased-in
approach that will take several years to complete because of the large
number of assessments required. The FAA will make AIP funding available for
these assessments, according to officials with the agency.

FAA Chief Discusses Looming Changes For Pilots, Airlines and Travelers
By Scott McCartney
The Wall Street Journal
1/15/2010

Randy Babbitt has been in charge at the Federal Aviation Administration for
about seven months, but his “to do’’ list filled up quickly. The next year
will be crucial for his tenure as the top aviation regulator, and is likely
to have a broad impact on air travelers.

Just as he was still settling in, several issues exploded in front of him,

by Janice Wood
General Aviation News
11/18/2009

Renowned airpark expert Dave Sclair recently posted on
LivingWithYourPlane.com a brief rundown of some of the discussions he had
with pilots at the AOPA Aviation Summit about airparks. The good news? The
airpark market seems to have hit bottom and is showing signs of recovery.

Here’s what he wrote: Fortunately, I was able to speak with a number of
airpark developers as well as individuals who are currently living on