Tough times are helping Americans rediscover our local natural treasures. The late actor Paul Newman once quipped, “Why should I go out for a burger when I can have steak at home?” In the midst of the worst economic strife in decades, Americans have been taking this advice to heart when picking a summer getaway.America’s Best National Parks

Mainland Air Traffic accelerated at the fastest pace in more than three years last month, lifted by Beijing’s stimulus package, a rare bright spot for the debt-laden aviation industry.Mainland Air Traffic grows at fastest pace in 3 years

PROTEST groups are springing up all over the country as people get angrier and more frustrated with the amount of passenger jets flying over their communities.Protestors rally against drone of jets

Bridge Capital Holdings , whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service professional business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today it has provided financing to Metron Aviation Inc., to support the ongoing growth of the company’s industry-leading aircraft traffic flow management products and services.Bridge Bank Provides $3 Million Financing to Metron Aviation, Inc.

A sad Loop farewell to John Carr , president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, who was trounced last week in his bid for a third term.Prognosticating Below Par

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation announced today that the ATP Innovator is the first Gulf of Mexico offshore platform to install an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system for Air Traffic control to and from platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.ATP First in Gulf to Install ADS-B Air Traffic Control System

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee recently approved legislation to reauthorize programs within the Federal Aviation Administration .A The FAA reauthorization bill included provisions championed by Sen.Senate Panel Approves Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration

Honeywell today announced second quarter 2009 sales of $7.6 billion versus $9.7 billion in the second quarter of 2008 and earnings of $0.60 per share, compared to $0.96 per share in the second quarter last year.Honeywell Reports Second Quarter Sales of $7.6 Billion And Earnings Per Share of $0.60

It’s been a little more than a year since we first brought you news of the Monsters of Folk, the satirically-named supergroup of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, and M. Ward of She & Him/M. Ward fame.Monsters of Folk Announce Fall Charity Tour

If you’re in the air anywhere near the United States, Roger Caudill can most likely see you.March Air Reserve Base center helps Border Patrol to monitor air and sea traffic across the country.

Honeywell International, Inc. earned $450 million in the second quarter, a 37 percent decline from the $723 million profit earned during the same period in 2008, the company announced today.Honeywell’s profit dives in second quarterHoneywell International,…

Boeing announced it has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the cockpits of the service’s fleet of 59 KC-10 Extender tanker/transport aircraft.Boeing Submits Proposal for US Air Force KC-10 Cockpit Upgrades

Flying enthusiasts are soaring to Oshkosh for the annual e-a-a air venture show.Merrill Airport Expecting An Increase In Air Traffic Because Of EAA

July 27, 2009 Bitstream Inc. closed at $5.64 on a volume of 9,660 shares. In a press release out on July 28, 2009 BOLT Mobile Browser Renders Its 100 Millionth Page Significant milestone for Bitstream’s web browser for mobile phones of all types comes as daily use triples during first six months and adoption maintains steady double-digit growth …PicksThatMove: www.PicksThatMove.com: ‘Picks that move’ Alerts, July…

Mechanical errors, pilot mistakes and many other factors can be the cause of a helicopter accident.Helicopter Accidents in Arizona

As the economic downturn continues into the summer of 2009, there is a Minnesota company that is in the midst of a boom in business.Extra: Minnesota medical company finds virtual success