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House leaders say no to user fees — again

Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by

Four congressmen have come together again to ask President Obama to refrain from seeking new fees on commercial and general aviation operators, according to a post at NBAA.org. Continue Reading →

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Flight Design expands

Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by

Kamenz, GERMANY — German Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturer Flight Design GmbH has expanded its operation to Kamenz (pronounced like “Commons”), Germany, and is now fully installed in new quarters. Continue Reading →

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Zenith to host ‘Engine Day’ at SUN ’n FUN

Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by

Zenith Aircraft Co. will host its first “Engine Day” at SUN ’n FUN on Friday, April 4. Continue Reading →

Danbury spins off Titan Aircraft Engines unit

Posted on February 27th, 2014 by

Danbury Aerospace has spun off their “completed engine business” into a new and separate company. Titan Aircraft Engines based in San Antonio is moving into its own facility and staffing up to meet current and expected demand. “It’s time that... Continue Reading →

FAA busting drone myths

Posted on February 27th, 2014 by

Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft” can be found on the FAA’s website. Seven myths in all are touted, then rebutted by “Fact”. For example: Myth #2: Commercial UAS flights are OK if I’m over private property and... Continue Reading →

Sponsor a WASP at SUN ’n FUN

Posted on February 26th, 2014 by

For the sixth consecutive year, Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum will work with the Ninety Nines and SUN ‘n FUN to organize a gathering of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) at this year’s SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, slated for... Continue Reading →

AOPA AV8RS program awards scholarships

Posted on February 26th, 2014 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) AV8RS youth membership program has awarded four scholarships totaling $20,000 to teens who are pursuing flight training in high school and college. Continue Reading →

Senator to be inducted into CAP Hall of Honor

Posted on February 26th, 2014 by

Before Civil Air Patrol’s Command Council convenes in Washington, D.C., this week for its annual winter meeting, it will gather on Capitol Hill for Legislative Day on Feb. 27 to brief Congress on the U.S. Air Force auxiliary’s missions of... Continue Reading →

Yingling Aviation to add Subway to FBO

Posted on February 26th, 2014 by

WICHITA — Since 2000 when Lynn Nichols acquired Yingling Aircraft, he has wanted to have a restaurant of some type within the facility. That goal was realized today with the announcement that Yingling has been awarded a Subway Cafe franchise.... Continue Reading →

Joe Foss honored in Arizona

Posted on February 26th, 2014 by

The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol reports that Joe Foss has been honored in Arizona. Continue Reading →