Dallas Airmotive to consolidate operations
Posted on March 8th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
DALLAS – Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company providing global MRO service and support for business aircraft turbine engines, has announced plans to begin a phased transition out of one of its three repair and overhaul locations in the Dallas-Fort... Continue Reading →
Aviation Triad and Purolator partner in promoting jobs in NC
Posted on March 8th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, three North Carolina cities known as the Piedmont Triad, have added a new partner to their Aviation Triad coalition. Purolator Advanced Filtration is now one of 17 businesses and organizations partnering to promote,... Continue Reading →
ASIG acquires Skytanking USA assets
Posted on March 8th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
ASIG, a BBA Aviation company, has agreed to acquire the assets of Skytanking USA, an independent provider of aviation fuel services. Continue Reading →
Cirrus Exec VP Todd Simmons next Atlanta Aero Club speaker
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
ATLANTA — Todd Simmons, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer support for Cirrus Aircraft, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club on March 20. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s launches Flight Instructor Rebate Program
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s Pilot Shop now offers flight and ground instructors a $25 Sporty’s Gift Card each time one of their students buys a Sporty’s complete pilot course — available for Private, Sport, Recreational and Instrument training. Continue Reading →
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
The March/April 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing takes a look at what it takes to “get back in the flying game.” Whether it’s transitioning to a new type of aircraft, or returning from a flying hiatus, the articles will... Continue Reading →
Landing stall for Piper
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at a private landing strip on his property. Continue Reading →
Fantasy of Flight to close as tourist attraction
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Drew Steketee
Kermit Weeks announced March 4 that Fantasy of Flight, his central Florida aviation-theme tourist attraction, will close to the public after April 6, the last day of this year’s SUN ‘n FUN airshow/fly-in just 20 miles down I-4. Continue Reading →
Aircraft Spruce contest winner to ride with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
Are you going to SUN ‘n FUN? Want a chance to win a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team? You’re in luck. Swing by the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty contest page, sign-up, like Aircraft Spruce on Facebook and get ready for... Continue Reading →
Drone research continues with South Texas test flights
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continues its preparations to be fully operational as one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with another series of test flight missions planned for the week of... Continue Reading →
AOPA president to speak to Wichita Aero Club
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker will speak March 11 to the Wichita Aero Club. Continue Reading →
Garmin upgrades G1000 in King Airs
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Garmin has introduced new capabilities for G1000-equipped King Air 200/250/300/350 series aircraft. Continue Reading →
Tempest teams with Rower Airshows
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) has teamed with Rower Airshows for SUN ’n FUN 2014. Continue Reading →
Aviation Safety Resources Introduces Life-Saving Smart Recovery System
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) has selected Pennsylvania-based Inteprod to design and fabricate the control panel for the prototype of its Smart Recovery System (SRS) for general aviation aircraft. The SRS-1 demonstration unit will be unveiled at the 57th Annual Aircraft... Continue Reading →
NASTAR camp registration open for summer
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by General Aviation News Staff
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. — The National AeroSpace Training And Research (NASTAR) Center, a commercial space training and research center, will once again host its NASTAR Camp program this summer for students in grades 2 to 12. Continue Reading →
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