AmSafe Global Holdings, Inc. has named Terence Lyons president and chief executive officer. Lyons succeeds Kenneth Beckemeyer, who left the company to pursue other interests. He was formerly the company’s chief financial officer. For more information: AmSafe.com
DC-3 featured in new book
A new book, “The Golden Years of Flying-As We Remember,” is now available from ASA. Written by Capt. Tex Searle, the book features the experiences of several DC-3 pilots from the old Frontier Airlines days. Price: $19.95. For more information: 800-ASA-2-FLY or ASA2Fly.com.
Emilia Air named Legend Cub dealer
American Legend Aircraft Co. has named Emilia Air, LLC of Muskegon, Michigan, a dealer for the Legend Cub certified Light Sport Aircraft. Emilia Air, based at Muskegon County Airport (MKG), will handle sales and support for the state of Michigan. For more information: 231-343-7010, EmiliaAir.com or Legend.aero.
Parade of Planes returns to Dallas
The Southwest Parade of Planes has been relocated to the Addison Municipal Airport (KADS) near Dallas for this year’s event, scheduled for March 26 to 28, according to Randy Bolinger of AMPT Associates, which organizes Parade of Planes events around the United States. The Southwest Expo will remain at Frederickburg, Texas, he said. “This was […]
Lindbergh Foundation awards go to environmentalist and conservationists
Lester Brown, founder and president of the Earth Policy Institute and founder of the Worldwatch Institute, along with Terry and Mary Kohler of Windway Capital Corp., are to be the recipients of the 2009 Lindbergh Award. The awards are scheduled for presentation on May 16 at the EAA AirVenture Museum, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Mr. Brown […]
TSA conducts ‘inappropriate’ screenings at FBOs
Transportation Security Administration officials conducted unauthorized screening of passengers and flight crew at FBOs at Nashville International Airport in December and January, and at Melbourne, Florida in January, according to NBAA and a letter received by GeneralAviationNews.com. The screenings included checking “a number of pilots and passengers with wands and actual baggage searches,” NBAA vice […]
Hawker Beechcraft cuts 2,300 jobs
Hawker Beechcraft CEO Jim Schuster told the company’s workers on Feb. 3 that that about 2,300 workers will have been laid off by the end of 2009, due to “increased erosion across the industry and the global economy.” Here is the letter Schuster sent to the firm’s employees: Dear Fellow Hawker Beechcraft Employee: In early […]
Lancair provides aircraft for Colombian Air Force pilot training
Lancair International of Redmond, Oregon, a manufacturer of high performance kit planes, said on Feb. 3 that it will provide 25 aircraft to the Colombian Aviation Industry Corporation (CIAC) for use by the Columbian Air Force. The modified Legacy FG aircraft, known as the Synergy, will be used for primary flight training of Colombian Air […]
Red Bull Air Race prepares for takeoff
Fifteen of the world’s top race pilots, including four rookies from four corners of the globe, will compete in this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship, which will touch down in six locations beginning with the traditional season opener in Abu Dhabi April 17 and 18. The next stops will be in San Diego […]