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 […]
Morris named to top post at Arizona Aerospace Foundation
Yvonne Morris has been named executive director of the Arizona Aerospace Foundation. Morris, who is also director of the Titan Missile Museum, has been serving as acting executive director since June. The Arizona Aerospace Foundation operates the Titan Missile Museum, the Pima Air & Space Museum, and the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. Morris has […]
Duncan Aviation promotes Chene
Duncan Aviation has promoted Adrian Chene to avionics tech rep in Battle Creek, Mich. Chene started his career in aviation in 1996 as a com/nav technician in the United States Air Force working on C-141Bs. He started with Duncan Aviation’s avionics team in 2000 and has recently been pursuing his degree in electrical engineering from […]
AIG, Chalk’s sue Grumman, Frakes claiming Mallard defects
Chalk’s Ocean Airways, also known as Flying Boat, and troubled insurance giant AIG are suing Northrop Grumman and Frakes Aviation in the wake of the fatal crash of a Chalk’s Grumman G-73 Mallard on Dec. 19, 2005. The Mallard’s right wing separated from the airframe shortly after takeoff and the amphibious turboprop twin crashed into […]
All-plastic ice sensor debuts
New Avionics Corp. has introduced an in-flight ice sensor made entirely of plastic. The Model 9732-UAV ice detecting transducer probe solves the problem of conductive metallic interference with mission-critical radio antennas on unmanned aerial vehicles and other small aircraft, according to officials at the Fort Lauderdale-based company. The sensor is transparent to radio frequencies. The […]