Congress passed a new long-term funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration Wednesday afternoon, ensuring the agency’s continued operation for the next five years. President Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law imminently. The previous five-year funding bill expired on Sept. 30, and Congress has been supporting the agency with short-term measures in […]
Increased consumer protections may be on the way for airline passengers after a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill was passed by the Senate last week. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced the Senate’s passage of the five-year, $105 billion bill Friday. “It’s a win-win-win: a win for our Upstate NY airports, a win for safety and win […]
Worries about chronic safety problems at Boeing have mushroomed since a door panel blew off on one of its jets in January — kicking off investigations, congressional whistleblower hearings and the resignation of its CEO. Four months later, Congress is poised to pass a major aviation bill that does little to increase oversight of the […]
May 12—GRAND FORKS — The Senate passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill means good things for the region, according to members of the North Dakota and Minnesota congressional delegations. The legislation will next go to the U.S. House of Representatives for a final vote. “Passing this legislation provides support to the wide array […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Four historic aircraft will visit the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach this Sunday for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. According to a release from the museum, the C-47 war veterans ‘That’s All, Brother’ and ‘Placid Lassie’ will be joined by a Navy R4D ‘Ready 4 Duty’ and a civilian […]
An Army AH-64 Apache crash at Fort Riley, Kansas, on Tuesday left two pilots injured, marking yet another aviation incident in a string of crashes for the service. The pair of soldiers with the 1st Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade were being treated for injuries after the crash, which occurred during gunnery training, according to […]
May 4 (UPI) — An AI-piloted experimental fighter gave Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall a glimpse of the future during a relatively low-speed demonstration flight this week. Kendall was aboard the VISTA X-62A experimental craft Thursday at Edwards Air Force Base in California when it undertook several tactical maneuvers while responding to simulated […]
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The Biden administration spelled out guidelines Tuesday for tax breaks designed to boost production of sustainable aviation fuel and help curb fast-growing emissions from commercial airplanes. The Treasury Department actions would clear the way for tax credits for corn-based ethanol if producers follow “climate-smart agriculture practices,” including using certain fertilizers and farming methods. The announcement […]
Apr. 25—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority will receive $2,918,323 for the reconstruction of 4,206 feet of airport runway. The reconstruction will help maintain the pavement’s structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, according to a press release from U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration recently […]
(Adds comments from CFO) By Pratyush Thakur and Mike Stone April 23 (Reuters) – Aerospace and defense major RTX on Tuesday beat first-quarter earnings estimates, helped by demand for missile defense systems and strength in the commercial aftermarket business. The aftermarket business gained as airlines had to extend the service life of aircraft to keep […]
By Pratyush Thakur and Mike Stone (Reuters) – Aerospace and defense major RTX on Tuesday reported a 20% jump in its first-quarter profit, helped by robust commercial aftermarket business and military equipment demand. The Arlington, Virginia-based company reported net income of $1.71 billion, or $1.28 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with […]