The facility will enhance FJC’s maintenance, avionics, and special mission modification services, while also providing much-needed aircraft storage space.
Work begins on new terminal for KWWR
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Woodward, recently celebrated the groundbreaking for a new terminal at West Woodward Airport (KWWR).
Picture of the Day: Electric airplane wows Aviation Weekend visitors
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Recently, I co-organized ‘Aviation Weekend’ with Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. We were lucky enough to have the world’s first FAA certified all-electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, on hand for an up lose look, courtesy of Lincoln Park Aviation.”
Last video in Taming the Twin series released
In collaboration with Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the last of five videos in its Taming the Twin series on how to safely operate a multiengine airplane.
Blackhawk Performance Center earns Repair Station Certification
With the new certification, the facility offers engine upgrades, avionics, and more.
Picture of the Day: Alaska bush mail service
Mark Bach submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of the de Havilland Otter owned by Taquan Air, our mail service provider. In the photo is Mark, pilot of the aircraft, and Dick Simpson, the mail pick-up and delivery man, pulling the plane up against the float plane dock in Hyder, Alaska.”
Electric aircraft takes flight at SMO
Eco-Aviation Foundation International has taken delivery of the first Velis Electro to be used for flight training purposes under an FAA airworthiness exemption.
Schrager Hampson acquires Northeast Aviation & Marine Insurance Brokers
Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Agency, a division of Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group, has acquired Northeast Aviation & Marine Insurance Brokers, its fifth aviation insurance acquisition.
Picture of the Day: Beach City Baby
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Got to see this pretty girl at the WWII Warbirds Event at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE) in Wiley Ford, West Virginia.”