Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has tapped three senior level executives for new roles to help the company expand its global operations. Stephen Estill was named to the newly created position of vice president, strategic partnerships. He will develop, negotiate and implement strategic partnerships globally, according to company officials. Carey Bond was appointed vice president and chief […]
PlaneSmart! adds PC-12 to line-up
PlaneSmart! Aviation is adding the Pilatus PC-12 NG to its fleet of aircraft available to customers. The first of the new line-up of turboprops is scheduled to arrive in the second quarter of 2009. PlaneSmart! will manage the new Pilatus and make equity shares available in increments as small as one quarter. The company will […]
Avion Flight Centre joins Avfuel network
Avion Flight Centre at Midland International Airport (MAF) in Texas has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBOs. The FBO now honors Avfuel’s refueling rewards incentive program, AVTRIP. Avion Flight Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The airport boasts a 9,600-foot runway, advanced security and emergency services, onsite U.S. Customs, courtesy […]
Reid aide wants top job at FAA
Long-time Senate aide Robert T. Herbert, who wants the top job at the Federal Aviation Administration, appears to be making headway against rival Duane Woerth, who is backed by Washington’s labor establishment, according to a Jan. 26 Washington Post story by Sholnn Freeman. Herbert advises Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on transportation, defense and […]
Citigroup, under fire, won’t take Falcon 7X delivery
In the wake of criticism ranging from President Obama to Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich) to New York Post columnist Chuck Bennett, Citigroup says it now has “no intent to take delivery of any new aircraft.” Earlier, the troubled banking giant had said it planned to sell two Falcon 900EXs and “upgrade” to a more efficient […]
College Park Airport celebrates centennial
The College Park Airport, the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, is celebrating its centennial this year. The airport and the College Park Aviation Museum on its grounds are offering dozens of special programs, running throughout the centennial year. They include tours of the restoration workshop in Wilbur Wright’s hangar, classic motion pictures about […]
Free security training available
Free, on-site security training – funded by the Department of Homeland Security – is now available for GA airports. The free, on-site training delivers cost-effective security solutions to even the smallest general aviation operation, according to Brian Dorow, an associate dean in the Department of Criminal Justice and the Center for Law Enforcement, Homeland Security […]
Fabric restoration seminar slated
American Legend Aircraft Co. will host a three-day seminar featuring Clyde Smith Jr., “The Cub Doctor” and noted fabric aircraft restoration expert, Feb. 20-22, at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) in Northeast Texas. Smith, who is well known in the classic Piper aircraft industry, dedicates his time to preserving the art of construction and restoration […]
NoiseBusters introduced
Specifically designed to reduce aircraft engine noise for airport ground support crews as well as aircraft maintenance and technical personnel, the NoiseBuster Active Noise Reduction Safety Earmuff combines an ANSI-rated 26NRR passive earmuff with active noise reduction electronics that deliver up to an additional 20dB of low-frequency noise attenuation. The NoiseBuster is powered by a […]