News from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association

Report: TSA confirms LASP Changes

Based largely on the negative response from the general aviation community, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) signaled major changes to the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP), consistent with those EAA has been reporting, in an interview that aired Friday on National Public Radio. (05 Feb 2010)

Super Bowl XLIV Flight Restrictions

The FAA announced two-tiered airspace restrictions for Super Bowl XLIV, scheduled for February 7 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. (05 Feb 2010)

What Will You Do on International Learn to Fly Day?

When the new International Learn to Fly Day was announced last summer at AirVenture 2009, it was heralded as a way for all segments of the general aviation community to encourage others to become involved in aviation. The inaugural ILTFD event is scheduled for May 15, 2010, and EAA wants chapters and individual members to get involved with some kind of activity to introduce the general public to the idea of learning to fly. (05 Feb 2010)

User Fees Not in 2011 Proposed FAA Budget

The While House has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011 and unlike previous proposal, there is no call for a system of user fees to be imposed on general aviation. (05 Feb 2010)

FAA Budgets $1.1 Billion for NextGen

The Federal Aviation Administration has requested $16.5 Billion to support its current programs in the areas of air traffic controller and safety staffing, research and development, and capital investment. (05 Feb 2010)

Remembering Aviation Photographer Howard Levy

Accomplished aviation photographer Howard Levy, EAA 13730, died at his home in Freehold, New Jersey, on January 29. He was 88. (05 Feb 2010)

AirshowBuzz Debuts 'Mike Da Mustang'

AirshowBuzz, an aviation-themed multimedia company has launched a new animated series featuring the adventures of a Mike Da Mustang. (05 Feb 2010)

Concorde Court Case Begins a Decade After Crash

It was nearly 10 years ago, on July 25, 2000, that the supersonic Concorde suffered the only crash during its time in service (1969-2003). The tragic crash killed 113 people after a fire in the wing during takeoff from Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport, doomed the plane and minutes later it plummeted into a hotel, killing all 109 people on board and four more on the ground. (05 Feb 2010)