Jet Aviation Nassau, which opened its doors at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 1, held a grand opening celebration Jan. 23 with about 200 local pilots, politicians, embassy and consular officials and others. [Read more…]
The Wings Club writes next chapter
NEW YORK — The Wings Club has merged with The Wings Club Scholarship Fund, creating The Wings Club Foundation. [Read more…]
FAA correction opens door for lower-cost ADS-B
The FAA published a technical correction in the Federal Register Feb. 9 that allows future installations of ADS-B out equipment to meet performance standards of the appropriate Technical Standard Order (TSO) specifications without meeting the complete TSO requirements. [Read more…]
Air+Space Academy moves to Bowman Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Air+Space Academy is establishing the national headquarters for the program in the Hangar 7 complex at historic Bowman Field (KLOU). [Read more…]
Bob Hoover documentary to kick off museum film festival
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Museum of Flying will kick off of its Flying Film Festival Series with the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary, “Flying The Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project.” [Read more…]
Aviation exhibit opens at NH State Library
“A Focus on New Hampshire Aviation: A Photography Project” will be on exhibit at the New Hampshire State Library until Feb. 25. [Read more…]
No user fees in President’s budget proposal
For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation.
It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups.
How do astronauts log their flight hours?
Definitely not GA, but have you ever wondered how astronauts log their flight hours? That question is answered by astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 167 days in outerspace, in a post at Slate.com.
Vantage Plane Plastics awarded Textron contract
ALVA, Oklahoma – Vantage Plane Plastics has signed a long-term contract to produce Beechcraft and Cessna production and aftermarket thermoformed plastic parts and assemblies for its piston engine line-up. [Read more…]
Air Elite adds three FBOs to network
World Fuel Services has added three new FBOs to its Air Elite Network: YU Lounge, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao; and Ecuacentair, at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador. The Air Elite Network now has 37 locations worldwide.