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 Worth area. The move will allow the company to consolidate portions of its turbine engine repair and overhaul (ERO) activities and build a state-of-the-art test facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Aviation Triad and Purolator partner in promoting jobs in NC
March 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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, build and support the Triad’s aviation industry, including maintenance, supply chain, and flight training opportunities.
ASIG acquires Skytanking USA assets
March 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
ASIG, a BBA Aviation company, has agreed to acquire the assets of Skytanking USA, an independent provider of aviation fuel services.
Cirrus Exec VP Todd Simmons next Atlanta Aero Club speaker
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
Sporty’s launches Flight Instructor Rebate Program
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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 provide safety and training advice and help you finetune your plan for returning to the skies.
Drone research continues with South Texas test flights
March 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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 March 10 in South Texas ranchland.
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AOPA president to speak to Wichita Aero Club
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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker will speak March 11 to the Wichita Aero Club.
Garmin upgrades G1000 in King Airs
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Garmin has introduced new capabilities for G1000-equipped King Air 200/250/300/350 series aircraft.
Tempest teams with Rower Airshows
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Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) has teamed with Rower Airshows for SUN ’n FUN 2014.
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