“The Story of the Boeing Company,” by Bill Yenne, is a massive book, nearly a foot square and weighing an impressive four pounds, which tells the story not only of Boeing itself, but of the many other firms that have combined to become the world’s largest aerospace company. Its 35 chapters are supplemented by helpful […]
“Wings of Paradise”
“Wings of Paradise, Hawaii’s Incomparable Airlines,” by Peter N. Forman is a fascinating tale of the human courage, underhanded plots, dirty politics, brilliant imagination, chicanery and other intriguing elements that went into the formation and operation of the airlines serving the Hawaiian Islands. Most of the book is devoted to airlines that were born, grew […]
A different kind of flying
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s name doing on a dragster? The jet-powered vehicle, which races at National Hot Rod Association events around the country, accelerates from zero to 60 mph in less than a second and reaches a top speed of 270 mph. So it’s no wonder it attracts attention wherever it goes, whether it’s […]
The one with the most toys wins
If big boy toys like airplanes, sports memorabilia and classic cars make your pulse quicken, you may want to be in Lubbock, Texas, July 15 when Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers auction off the assets of Jonathan D. “Jody” Nelson. Nelson pled guilty in April to embezzling more than $77 million from his employer. As he’s awaiting […]
Guess who else is against user fees?
Most GA pilots are against them, as well as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and a host of other alphabet groups. But did you know that air traffic controllers also are against user fees? The controllers’ union, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), even went so far as to […]
Symphony files for protection from creditors
Symphony Aircraft Industries, which produces the Symphony 160 two-seat trainer, has entered into the Canadian version of bankruptcy. Filing under C-36 of the Creditors Arrangement Act protects the company from its creditors while it continues to operate, officials with the Quebec-based company said. “We were put in this position by our suppliers, who are primarily […]
Two pilots, one day, 104 airports… and more than $10,000 for charity
It’s one of those feats that many a pilot dreams of tackling: Land at all public-use airports in their state in one day. For Wisconsin pilots Matthew McDaniel and Bruce Kaufman, their record-setting journey had an added element: Their flight raised more than $10,000 for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The flight, which took […]
Small New Jersey airport ready to take on Teterboro
An underutilized but capable airport near Toms River, N.J., may become the next business aviation airport serving New York City, as Teterboro (TEB) and Morristown (MMU) approach capacity. The Robert J Miller Airpark (MJX), about 75 miles south of the city, currently is the base for five business jets, but Tim and Len Boyd, whose […]
While celebrating its 100th anniversary, Continental looks to the future
Teledyne Continental Motors is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, using that milestone to unveil its ideas for the future of aircraft engines and, more important, how it is turning those ideas into products and services. A major part of TCM’s plan is called the Alpha System, which ranges throughout the company from manufacturing to […]