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The Path to Unleaded Avgas: A Critical Transition for Aviation – Fall 2024 Update

Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) Fall 2024 Update The aviation community has long recognized the need to eliminate lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft, a goal set to be achieved by the end of 2030 through the leadership of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative. This ambitious endeavor brings together government and industry partners committed to finding a safe and reliable unleaded aviation fuel that is viable throughout the aviation supply chain. As the general aviation community works toward this goal, the role of aircraft owners cannot be overstated. They are, after all, the ultimate end-users of any
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One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update

One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update ANCHORAGE, Alaska – One month since President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster in the State of Alaska for flooding on August 5-6, a total of 248 people in The City and Borough of Juneau have applied with FEMA for assistance as of November 19, 2024.  FEMA has approved $2,601,363.88 through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), consisting of $1,330,957.10 in Housing Assistance (HA) for home repairs, and $1,270,406.78 in Other Needs Assistance (ONA) for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related
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South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update

South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the two months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved more than $14.7 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery. To date, a total of 1,407 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8.6 million through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5.8 million in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2.8 million in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving
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Grand Canyon Airport (GCN) Runway Closures – Update

Dates: (Phase 1A) June 15, 2025 – July 14, 2025: Pre-closure Work Location: Construction will occur at Taxiway A / B. Airfield Closures: Nightly closures of Runway 3-21 (expected to be 8pm – 6am). Effects on NAVAID's: The plan is to have the NAVAID's stay on at night during the entire duration of pre-closure work (but will be NOTAM’d out). Dates: (Phase 1) July 14, 2025 – August 10, 2025: Closure: Expect Runway 3-21 to be closed to all aircraft operations with lighted X’s on the runway ends (excluding helicopters operating from their respective ramps). NAVAIDS and Lighting:  NAVAID's and lighting
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KAVL Runway Closures and Terminal Ramp Update

KAVL will have overnight runway closures beginning Monday night (Tuesday morning, June 17) through Thursday night (Friday morning, June 20), from 0400Z–0900Z. The following initial NOTAMs have been published, with additional notices expected in the coming days. Please monitor NOTAMs closely for updates: AVL 06/039 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2506170400–2506170900 AVL 06/040 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2506170400–2506170900 In addition, the micro-phasing plan is now underway, resulting in intermittent gate closures through the end of July. This includes the opening of new gates and renumbering of existing gates on the terminal ramp. If any concerns arise during this transition, please let
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Update Your FEMA Application as You Return to Your Property

Update Your FEMA Application as You Return to Your Property LOS ANGELES – As survivors return to their property, it is important survivors continue to update their FEMA application as they learn about the status of their property.  If you initially indicated to FEMA that your home was inaccessible or that the damage was unknown, you will need to update your application when you learn about the status of your property. Once you are able to confirm the status of your damage, update your application immediately via the FEMA hotline or at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Missing or outdated
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Update: HNL Arrival and eqparture Procedures

Update:  We've received feedback that the HNL North Six Arrival procedure could result in a challenging turn from Base Leg to Final Approach for RWY 4L or 4R. While the following Notice as originally sent addresses the current situation, we want to emphasize that safety is always THE most important concern - nothing else comes close.  Accordingly, pilots should consider requesting an alternate arrival or offshore vectors and must be cognizant of all potential risk factors, especially current winds. This is particularly true if there is a tailwind on the base leg before making the turn to final approach.On the North