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Organizing the airspace around Newark, NJ is a tough job, but it’s getting easier thanks to a NextGen technology called Adjacent Center Metering. Controllers at New York, Boston, Cleveland and Washington centers begin maneuvering aircraft to meet their scheduled times of arrival at Newark while the aircraft are still nearly 400 miles away.
NextGen Performance Snapshots - NextGen Uses Time to Minimize Delays at Busy Airports
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Ray LaHood: New Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Air Traffic Control Tower uses the latest radar and communications technology, including state-of-the-art equipment to enable future NextGen technologies.
The benefits of the new tower won't be limited to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. They will extend to eight regional airports in northeastern Pennsylvania. Area passengers will enjoy safer flying, and area businesses will benefit from increased competitiveness.
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We sent invitations to a sampling of aircraft owners to complete the 2011 General Aviation Survey. If you received one, please send your response by Nov. 30. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement and better serve the GA community.
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting the 34th annual General Aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey for calendar year 2011. Your participation will allow the FAA to measure the size and activity of the general aviation fleet and better understand how people use general aviation airc...
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“These investments will help us continue to develop a safe and robust commercial space industry in the United States,” said Secretary LaHood.
FAA Awards Nearly $500,000 to Strengthen Commercial Space Activities
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Oakland Center controllers aid Coast Guard rescue of downed floatplane
On Sept. 9, a Cessna 185 Skywagon en route to Los Angeles suffered an engine failure 1-mile off the Pacific coast, near Big Sur, California and the pilot executed a forced water landing...
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Pilots: TFR in Omaha/Council Bluffs, IA on Oct. 4. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/GY7f52cx
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See how NextGen uses time to minimize delays at busy airports #NextGen #AVGeeks http://t.co/YzU4W4fM
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Pilots: TFRs in Wilmington, DE on Oct. 1 and Charlotte & Asheville, NC on Oct. 2. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Ray LaHood: New Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Air Traffic Control Tower will promote safety, economic competitiveness http://t.co/RlxrDWGi
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Press Release – FAA Awards Nearly $500,000 to Strengthen Commercial Space Activities http://t.co/qHSvidX6
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@SpaceArtAl We're glad we could be of assistance! #spottheshuttle
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FAA chief pleased with NextGen rollout so far - Times Union cc @JetBlue http://t.co/uhau5hK8
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Pilots: Find out how MedXPress will make your life easier. Effective Oct. 1 it replaces Form 8500-8. http://t.co/sacWojrK #Aviation #Pilots
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Attention Pilots: TFR times in CA for the space shuttle Endeavor delivery today have been adjusted. http://t.co/GXqWbicK #Endeavor
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Pilots: TFRs - 9/22 in Milwaukee, WI and Wilmington, DE. 9/24 - 9/25 in Morristown, NJ and New York, NY. Check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: New TFRs TODAY, Sept. 21 - Sept. 22 in Manchester, Concord and Hanover, NH. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/7mi6CLfQ
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Pilots: 2 TFRs TODAY, Sept. 21 in Los Angeles, CA and Woodbridge, VA. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: If you received an invitation to take the 2011 General Aviation Survey, don't forget to respond by Nov 30! http://t.co/UJEBqTCU
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MedXpress: It's Easy
Video promoting use of the MedXPress application for pilot medical certification process. MedXpress replaces FAA paper form 8500-8. Effective 10-1-12.
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New York North Shore Helicopter Route Training
This training will help you identify and understand the procedures associated with new airspace rules in effect for certain helicopters operating along the North Shore of Long Island in New York. This training will also provide additional information related to the route in order to ensure pilots are knowledgeable of the rule requirements, recommendations to fly the route safely, and what deviation allowances maybe available to you.
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JetBlue NextGen GPS Arrival
JetBlue begins flying NextGen routes into John F. Kennedy International Airport. Watch the animation of this precision approach. Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/NextGen
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Installing a CARES Child Safety Device on an Airplane
Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/ The CARES Child Safety Device is the only FAA-approved harness-type restraint for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds. This type of device provides an alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved only for use on aircraft. The CARES Child Safety Device is not approved for use in motor vehicles. Learn more about CARES. If you're using a CARES child safety device, make sure it has "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only" on it.
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Installing a child restraint system (CRS) on an Airplane
Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/ A CRS is a hard-backed child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft. FAA controls the approval of some but not all CRSs. Additional information is available on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Not all car seats are approved for use in airplanes. Make sure your CRS is government approved and has "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" printed on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check the CRS as baggage.