Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast

Airborne 09.21.26: Greedy Kissimmee, UND Under Fed Investigation, NBAA Reshuffle

Also: ATC Modernization Will Cost More, X-VOLT Returns, 415 Paper Airplanes, F-117 Nighthawk Joins NASM Kissimmee Gateway Airport is preparing to increase general aviation landing fees and expand its relationship with Vector Airport Systems, replacing ADS-B-based aircraft identification with a camera network. Shades of FLOCK, eh? Maybe, AERO-FLOCK? Items on the September 22 Kissimmee City Commission consent agenda would raise the fixed-wing fee 25 percent, from three dollars to three dollars and seventy-five cents per one-thousand pounds of maximum certified landing weight. Rotary-wing aircraft would pay a flat twenty-dollar fee per operation. The School of Aerospace at the University of North Dakota is under federal investigation and is being accused of submitting incomplete, inaccurate and untimely government disclosures, possibly in regards to investment from Chinese aviation companies. The U.S. Department of Education and the State Department announced the move in a press release. According to the departments, UND is a recipient of significant federal awards to its School of Aerospace’s “uncrewed air systems.” A major leadership change is unfolding at the National Business Aviation Association just weeks before its biggest annual gathering. Dan Hubbard is stepping into the association's day to day leadership role while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment. At the same time, Heidi Williams is moving into a newly elevated operations position that places her closer to NBAA's work with regulators and the wider aviation industry. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

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Kissimmee Proposes Cameras After ADS-B Billing Ban

City would add aircraft-identification cameras and raise fixed-wing landing fees.

AVweb•Matt Ryan21 Sept

Contract Tower Situational Awareness Bill Advances

Measure would expand access to ADS-B-based traffic displays and training at federal contract towers.

AVweb•Matt Ryan17 Sept

ALPA Renews Push for ADS-B In Mandate at Annual Safety Forum

ALPA renewed its call for Congress to require integrated ADS-B In technology on airline flight decks during its annual Air Safety Forum Tuesday.

AVweb•Amelia Walsh16 Sept

NTSB: Third of FAA DCA Safety Responses ‘Unacceptable’

Board says 11 of 33 FAA responses fall short, including its position on requiring ADS-B In.

AVweb•Matt Ryan15 Sept

• neutral toward National Transportation Safety Board · 94%

AvTalk Episode 386: The Miami runway overrun

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the more we learn about last Sunday’s fatal runway overrun in Miami , the more confusing the circumstances become. We break down what we know from the ADS-B data and the limited flight data recorder information released by the NTSB thus far. A computer failure at NATS leads to the cancellation of 1500 flights over two days in the UK, while Anak Krakatau’s eruption halts flights in Jakarta. One of only two active DC-8s suffers a runway overrun and gear collapse in Kinshasa. We learn about Honeywell’s Mag Mav, Italian passengers and the danger of steep stairs, and the Swiss transport museum needs to figure out where its going to put a retired A340. And United’s planned 9/11 flypast in Denver is getting push back. (Ed. note: the flypast was canceled after recording of this episode) Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2411 Sept

This 2005 Zenith CH 701 SP Is a STOL-Ready ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Genuine short-field performer features a 28 mph stall speed, ADS-B integration, and low total time.

FLYING Magazine•FLYING Staff10 Sept

California Pilots Challenge Use of ADS-B Data for Aircraft Taxes

Los Angeles County is using ADS-B data to identify aircraft for property-tax collection.

AVweb•Amelia Walsh12 Aug

Consumer Group Targets ADS-B Billing Restriction in ALERT Act

Section 105 would restrict the use of ADS-B data to identify aircraft for revenue collection without an owner or operator’s consent.

AVweb•Matt Ryan7 Aug

Archer launches AI model for aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. announced Zee, what it believes to be the world’s leading aviation-specific foundational model that delivers a unified aviation intelligence platform built on ADS-B, ATC communication, maps and charts, aircraft state, terrain and weather data. Zee is trained on real-world operational data, aggregated through Archer’s proprietary data pipeline and a global network of

HeliHub•Gwen Wilson20 Jul

K2 Airways Cargo 737 overdue in Karachi

Authorities have launched a search effort for K2 Airways Cargo 737 AP-BOI after the flight did not land as scheduled in Karachi. KTA1732 was en route from Sharjah to Karachi when contact was lost with the aircraft. Preliminary ADS-B data indicate a loss of altitude, followed by a climb, and then a second, sudden and […]

Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik7 Jul

Airports Object To ADS-B Landing Fee Limits In Safety Bill

The issue centers on House ALERT Act language included alongside broader ADS-B safety proposals.

AVweb•Matt Ryan23 Jun

Senate Hearing Focuses On ADS-B In Mandate

Lawmakers and aviation groups discussed ADS-B In, runway surveillance and ATC modernization during a hearing on National Airspace System safety.

AVweb•Matt Ryan23 Jun

Louisiana Governor Signs ADS-B Billing Ban

New law restricts use of ADS-B data for fee and tax collection from certain aircraft operators.

AVweb•Matt Ryan22 Jun