Lockheed Martin will close seven Flight Service Stations, starting in February, according to a report at AOPA.org. Locations on the chopping block are: Columbia, Mo.; Honolulu; Kankakee, Ill.; Lansing, Mich.; Nashville; Seattle; and St. Petersburg, Fla. This is the second consolidation effort since...
Evelyn Bryan Johnson, known affectionately as “Mama Bird” by her many flight students, turns 100 today. According to a report at AOPA.org, Johnson will be recognized today by Willard Scott on NBC’s Today Show. Johnson has logged more than 57,635 hours, qualifying her as the highest...
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association has only known two leaders during its more than 50-year history. The search for the third — and the first not named Poberezny — has lasted nine months and is back to square one, according to a report in the Green Bay Press Gazette. The story notes...
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association expects more than 1,000 aircraft and 10,000 people to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, which kicks off today and runs through Saturday in Tampa, Florida, according to a story in the Tampa Tribune. The story quotes AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy: “We traditionally...
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for American Champion Aircraft Corp.’s Champion, Citabria and Scouts manufactured before 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. The AD requires inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking and excessive elongation of the rear...
The FAA has rejected a proposed curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, California, with officials asserting it would harm the national air transportation system, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times. The story notes: “In a 42-page ruling, FAA officials concluded that the restriction...
AOPA at the Aviation Summit announced the 2010 sweepstakes airplane will be a 2009 Remos GX. The planes winner will be announced at the 2010 Aviation Summit in Long Beach, November 11-13.
For a limited time, Diamond Aircraft will match customer down payments with up to 10% of the actual purchase price and offer no charge Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology on selected models of new DA20, DA40 and DA42 aircraft (pictured). “Buyers are looking for an extraordinary bargain. With this program...
When USA Book News announced the results of its national “Best Books” awards for 2009, Sue Hughes was flying high. The author’s first publication was among the finalists in the national contest’s Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction category. Her book, “The Pilot Alphabet,&#...
Photo by John Dibbs The Flying Heritage Collection at Washington state’s Paine Field is hosting a special Veterans Day event Wednesday, Nov. 11. at 11 a.m., featuring remarks from Gov. Christine Gregoire, Congressman Rick Larsen and a panel of veterans recounting their use of modified fighter...
Dynon Avionics has unveiled SkyView, a new generation glass cockpit for experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. ... read the rest of Dynon debuts SkyView (149 words)
Certification testing will begin by year-end on demonstrator engines for GE Aviation’s new H80 turboprop engine. Derived from the Walter M601 engine series, the H80 engine will produce up to 800 shaft horsepower (shp) to power utility, agriculture and business and general aviation aircraft. ... read...
Jeppesen has been granted a certification by the FAA to design, flight validate and maintain public Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Special Aircrew and Aircraft Authorization Required (SAAAR) procedures in the United States. Jeppesen first applied to be part of this program in mid-2007, and to...
International Communications Group (ICG) has unveiled a new Cabin Telephony Unit (CTU), the AeroCom 1700. Designed to bridge the gap between analog and digital communication technologies, the small, lightweight AeroCom 1700 will operate with all legacy communications systems and support emerging communications...
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Learjet 55 Divan. The two-place side-facing Divan Kit includes seat belts and shoulder harnesses. It is delivered in “green” condition, without upholstery, and has the capability for an ample under-seat storage compartment. It also...
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON Lucky me. On a warm, sunny day I drove less than a mile to Spruce Creek Airport’s Downwind Cafe where I met the developers of MySky (the company) and the MS-1 (a new LSA model). After a tasty lunch we strolled over to the company’s facility and hangar. All the while...
A nationwide air traffic control computer system outage this morning snarled air traffic. ... read the rest of Glitch snarls air traffic (177 words)
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Eric Byer testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation this week to discuss emergency measures that Congress can take to assist the struggling aviation industry. The Republican leaders of the...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR As an “old guy,” who has been an active pilot for 56 years, I applaud Deb McFarland’s March 20 column, “The Land of Perfect.” Having been fortunate to learn to fly in J-3s/Cessna 120s/140s, I judge your article to be a breath of fresh air. My instructor insisted we...
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Officials at Cessna Aircraft Co. report an increase in piston aircraft sales over the past two months, thanks in part to sales programs and tax incentives set to expire at the end of the year. “Retail sales across our piston aircraft product line have been measurably stronger in September and October...
The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group has asked FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt to increase the priority for construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey. The current control tower at TEB was built in the early 1970s as a temporary facility and does...
Opening day of AOPA Aviation Summit in Tampa, Fla., kicked off with the unveiling of the association’s 2010 sweepstakes aircraft: A new Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). AOPA President Craig Fuller (pictured left), Remos Managing Director Corvin Huber, and Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association...
The FAA has denied a request to institute a night-time curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, Calif. The airport is owned by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, which proposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6:59 a.m. The FAA denied the request in part because the curfew would restrict...
Piper Aircraft Chief Executive Kevin Gould will assume the company’s presidency effective Dec. 1. Gould will add the president’s title and responsibilities to his current position as CEO upon Piper President John D. Becker’s resignation, also effective Dec. 1. Becker is leaving Piper to pursue...
Viking Series 400 Twin Otter certification work has entered the final phase towards the goal of achieving Transport Canada and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, expected in the next few months. ... read the rest of Viking in final phase of certification effort (148 words)
PS Engineering has introduced the retooled PMA6000B, an updated version of the PMA6000, an entry-level audio panel in production since 1995. The PMA6000B is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, using a single 44-pin connector for all aircraft and intercom interfacing, according to company officials...
ATP has entered the FBO business, opening ATP Jet Center at Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Florida. In addition to all the standard FBO amenities, ATP Jet Center provides an Internet pricing guarantee at ATPJetCenter.com for full- and self-serve avgas and full-service JetA. As a member of the...
Aggressive Insurance now offers a premium discount to the owners and pilots of general aviation aircraft with seatbelt airbags on board. A new participant in the aviation insurance business, Aggressive offers a 5% credit to the total premium of each aircraft equipped with seatbelt airbags installed...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University will operate a new federally funded facility to test aircraft engines and develop alternative fuels. The National Test Facility for Fuels and Propulsion is funded with a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Air Force and will be housed in the Niswonger Aviation...
