WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA reports it has received 10 replacement fuel proposals from producers Afton Chemical Company, Avgas LLC, Shell, Swift Fuels and a consortium of BP, TOTAL and Hjelmco, for further evaluation in the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), an industry-government initiative designed to help the general aviation industry transition to an unleaded aviation gasoline. […]
SkyCraft finishes ASTM compliance, opens new factory
SkyCraft Airplanes has declared to the FAA that its SD-1 Minsiport is compliant with all ASTM regulations for Light-Sport Aircraft one year after publicly announcing it would be producing the airplane ready-to-fly. SkyCraft now awaits an FAA audit, after which it will be able to make its first aircraft deliveries. The FAA has scheduled SkyCraft’s audit […]
Airshow star Michael Goulian to serve as AOPA ambassador
Legendary air show and racing pilot Michael Goulian will serve as an AOPA Ambassador, according to officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “Nobody conveys their passion and enthusiasm for flight quite like AOPA’s newest ambassador, Michael Goulian,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “His unique flying style epitomizes the freedom, fun, and challenge of […]
New flight school opens at SNA
It has been more than 34 years since a helicopter flight school has opened its doors at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. In fact Revolution Aviation is the first flight school locally to offer crossover training in helicopter, plane and UAV equipment, according to company officials. The school was started by Mark Robinson, […]
West Star Aviation named East Alton Rotary Business of the Year
The Rotary Club of East Alton, Ill., recently recognized West Star Aviation as its Business of the Year. Brad Lavite, incoming East Alton Rotary Club president, applauded West Star for keeping its national headquarters at St. Louis Regional Airport and adding a 47,000-square-foot maintenance facility, which was dedicated on May 13. Total facility space in this community […]
New features unveiled for Flying Eyes Sunglasses
AUSTIN, Texas — Patented Flying Eyes Sunglasses are being updated with an even thinner set of temples to make them easier to wear under a headset. The Flying Eyes strap system is already designed to be comfortable with an aviation-style headset, according to company officials. Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include a 1mm, super thin set of […]
AeroBase Group now distributor for Checkers
MELBOURNE, Florida — AeroBase Group has become an authorized distributor for Checkers Industrial, a supplier of aircraft chocks and cable protectors. Products include not only aircraft chocks and cable protectors, but also warning whips and warning lights. AeroBase Group owner Tom Corrao said, “The addition of Checkers’ products to our lineup fills a void in our […]
World War I aviation experts featured at museum symposium
SEATTLE — On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, a one-day symposium at The Museum of Flight on Saturday, July 26, brings together the leading experts on World War I aviation to show how recent investigations are revealing surprising new information. Speakers include Javier Arango, who uses his […]
SUN ‘n FUN Summer Camps take off
LAKELAND, Florida — Destination Aviation and STEMtastic summer camps have started at the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) on the SUN ‘n FUN Campus. SUN ‘n FUN’s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. This year, after a renovation of seven learning […]