October surprise: FAA does not care what your hangar costs
The FAA on October 7 effectively declared open season on hangar rent gouging, siding with a Denver FBO in a Part 13 complaint that the agency decided without…
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eFlyer 2 Completes First Flight
Bye Aerospace begins flight testing of its all-electric trainer following FAA approval earlier this month.
4-Seat All-Electric Cosmic One Embodies New Era of Light Sport Aircraft
FAA’s MOSAIC rule opened up a world of possibilities for light-sport aircraft. Cosmic Aerospace is exploring almost all of them.
Bye eFlyer 2 Gets FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate
Milestone sets the stage for flight testing.
FAA Seeks Members For Overdue Noise Panel
The panel’s recommendations could affect airport land-use policy, noise mitigation funding and environmental reviews.
Unleaded Avgas Airport Playbook Lands Before Final FAA Plan
June publications from the National Academies put the unleaded fuel transition in the hands of airport operators.
FAA Urges Mesa To Delay Implementation of Potentially Illegal Landing Fees
$20.35 fee for landings after 10 free ones per month raises host of legal issues. The post FAA Urges Mesa To Delay Implementation of Potentially Illegal Landing Fees…
New York Bill Would Ban ADS-B-Based Landing Fees
Measure would apply to smaller Part 91 aircraft operating in the state.
Longmont Weighs Airport Noise, FAA Funds
The city’s July 27 town hall followed a debated decision to accept federal money for airport repairs.
