Question of the Week

Question of the Week: User Fees Again?

This time, instead of incremental fees for flying the system, it looks like some of your elected representatives think a $25 “departure fee” is in order. What do you think? What’s your opinion on the latest user fees proposal? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take […]

Question of the Week: Going to Oshkosh?

The big show is 10 days away. Is it on your calendar? Are you going to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. What’s On Your Mind? Have […]

Question of the Week: Sophie’s Choice – GPS or Internet?

The dispute over the potential disruption of GPS by LightSquared’s broadband network will likely have a complex and expensive resolution that will preserve both – but we’re not going to give you any shades of gray this week. What would you prefer, cheap fast broadband or GPS? What would be more important to you if […]

Question of the Week: Tax Breaks and GA

President Obama pretty much sealed the fate of bonus depreciation on GA aircraft in a press conference Wednesday. Is the general aviation industry too dependent on tax breaks? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can […]

Question of the Week: Upgraded 737 or New Airplane?

The big question in the commercial airplane business – and one that wasn’t answered at the Paris Air Show – is whether Boeing will upgrade the 737 at great cost (because of design issues) or create a whole new airplane. If you were Boeing’s CEO, what would you do in the single-aisle market? Should Boeing […]

Question of the Week: To Fly or Not to Fly – That Is This Week’s Question

The loss of an antique aircraft like Liberty Belle, the B-17 that burned on the ground near Chicago on Monday, raises the question of whether we should fly these rare museum pieces. How would you decide whether an aircraft should be flying or a static museum piece? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want […]

Question of the Week: Loosening Temporary Flight Restrictions

Aviation groups are lobbying to allow much easier GA access to VIP-inspired TFRs. Is that a good idea? Should security around TFRs be loosened up? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. […]

Question of the Week: Advice for Cessna’s New CEO

Scott Ernest was named Cessna’s new CEO this week after replacing the well-respected and occasionally outspoken Jack Pelton. What’s your advice for Ernest? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. What’s On […]

Question of the Week: Fly the Airplane?

According to the Wall Street Journal, the crew of Air France 447 got so wrapped up in the management of systems they forgot to “fly the airplane” as so many of us had drummed into us. Has automation made us safer – or more vulnerable? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see […]

Question of the Week: How Much Help Should Aviation Companies Get from Government?

Canada just turned down Diamond Aircraft’s request for a $35 million repayable loan. Was it the right decision? How much help should aviation companies get from government? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view […]