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City eyeing major improvements to OCF

Posted on November 21st, 2013 by

The Florida city of Ocala has completed about 90% of its master plan for Ocala International Airport (OCF). According to a report at Ocala.com, the city has already invested $5 million in infrastructure — water, sewer, electric, telecommunications and roads —... Continue Reading →

New Jersey airports get improvement grants

Posted on November 21st, 2013 by

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has unveiled three airport grants totaling $80,064 in state funds to support airport improvement projects. These funds, which leverage federal funding, will support a total of $1.6 million worth of work. Continue Reading →

Signature Flight Support raises money for Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on November 21st, 2013 by

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Signature Flight Support at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) raised more than $3,100 for the Wounded Warrior Project over Veterans Day weekend. Continue Reading →

Video chronicles Build A Plane contest

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association just released a 5-minute video on its Build A Plane STEM competition this summer — eight high school students building two airplanes in two weeks. It follows the competition from the announcement of the winners... Continue Reading →

AOPA insists FAA withdraw new sleep disorder policy

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Wednesday sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta insisting that the FAA withdraw its new policy on obstructive sleep apnea or go through the rulemaking process. Continue Reading →

Recommendations to improve pilot training and testing released

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

A joint industry-FAA working group has issued recommendations that will offer clearer written and practical test standards for student pilots and those pursuing advanced certificates. Continue Reading →

M08 adds mogas

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Mogas has been added as a new product line at the Hardeman County Airport (M08) in west Tennessee, otherwise known as Whitehurst Field in Bolivar. Continue Reading →

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CubCrafters updates Carbon Cub SS and Sport Cub

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

YAKIMA, Wash. — CubCrafters has unveiled a range of updates for the Carbon Cub SS (pictured) and Sport Cub S2 LSA aircraft for the 2014 model year. Continue Reading →

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Toys for Tots returns to Ramona Airport

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

POWAY, Calif. — Airport tenants, local families, San Diego County Airports and Delkin Devices are once again partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to bring the event back to Ramona Airport (RNM) for the seventh time. Continue Reading →

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Orders now being taken for next batch of factory-built RV-12s

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by

Now that Synergy Air has delivered its first dozen factory RV-12s, the company has begun taking orders for another batch, according to a report at AOPA.org. The story notes that Synergy Air expects to build about 30 RV-12s in the next... Continue Reading →