The U.S. Senate passed an appropriations bill on Nov. 1 that includes language reinstating the Block Aircraft Registration (BARR) program, which the Department of Transportation began dismantling last summer, according to a report at EAA.org. The bill, which passed by a 69-30 vote, now returns to the House of Representatives for final consideration. In September, […]
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Aviation’s economic impact in Pennsylvania
An economic impact study commissioned by PennDOT reveals that Pennsylvania’s aviation industry is creating jobs and significant revenue that reinforces the impact of airports on local economies. “This study proves that investments we’re making in aviation in Pennsylvania are paying dividends for Pennsylvanians,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “Airport access stimulates businesses, supports 5% […]
Jet Aviation debuts mobile app for FBO pre-arrivals
Jet Aviation has launched a new mobile app to provide FBO pre-arrival forms and other services by smartphone or tablet. Once downloaded to the mobile device, Jet Aviation’s FBO app provides access to the company’s FBO locations and services. Customers can create a profile and complete pre-arrival forms in advance, company officials said. They can […]
Cutter Aviation to deliver its first Kodiak next month
Cutter Aviation, the newest dealer for the Quest Kodiak, will make its first delivery in December. The Phoenix-based company is the Authorized New Aircraft Dealer for Quest Kodiak for the Southwest U.S. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 turboprop engine, the Quest Kodiak can take off in under 1,000 feet at full gross weight and […]
UAA presents Laursen Award to Prather
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its V. L. Laursen Award for 2011 to Dr. C. Daniel Prather of Middle Tennessee State University. The award, presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Prather for teaching excellence in collegiate aviation education. The Laursen Award honors former Trans World Airline Captain […]
Gasper to manage FBO at UNU
Wisconsin Aviation Inc. has appointed Mary Gasper as the new facility manager at the Dodge County Airport (UNU), in Juneau, Wisconsin. Gasper brings with her experience as interim manager and several aeronautical ratings, as well as being an owner of a general aviation single engine aircraft, company officials said. For more information: WisconsinAviation.com
New owner of SJ30 unveils new logo
SyberJet Aircraft, the new owner of the SJ30 jet project, has unveiled its new brand logo and website. The new brand logo symbolizes the SJ30’s around the world range and reach, officials with the Cedar City, Utah-based company said. The logo also shares its color sets with its sister company Metalcraft Technologies, Inc. SyberJet’s website […]
Whiteside’s world speed record
LiveAirShowTV has posted a story about Will Whiteside’s world speed record in his YAK3U Steadfast. In an interview with Mark Allen, via Skype, Will talks about how the record attempt came about, and what they did to make it happen following the events at Reno. The location was certainly appropriate, just a few miles west […]
Garmin to stop production of GNS530 series
In the wake of this year’s introduction of the GTN 600 and GTN 700 series touch-screen navigators, Garmin International will discontinue production of the GNS 530W and GPS 500W series products effective Nov. 30, according to a report at EAA.org.