In preparation for the S-LSA American certification of its amphibious skiplane Akoya, LISA Airplanes continues to carry on a series of test flights in France at both Chambery-Savoy Airport and Bourget Lake. Meanwhile, the French company is completing its industrial process and has unveiled its choices regarding materials. The latest tests involved intensive taxiing tests […]
Lauderdale Air Show returns
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdalen April 28 – 29. For pilots flying to South Florida for the show, Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is offering a fuel discount, no ramp fees, as well as hotel and car reservation assistance. The Lauderdale Air Show will […]
4B9 reduces tiedown fees
Connecticut’s Simsbury Airport (4B9) will create a new category of tie-downs at the reduced monthly cost of $49. These less expensive tie-down locations will be on the large turf areas at the airport, with easy access to all taxiways and to the main runway, airport officials said. As an additional attraction, annual membership dues for […]
NASA launches Aeronatics Research Institute
NASA’s Ames Research Center will host a virtual institute to solicit and foster innovative ideas that address technological challenges facing aviation and the U.S. air transportation system today and in the future. Jaiwon Shin, NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics research in Washington, and Ames Director S. Pete Worden signed an agreement Tuesday establishing the NASA […]
Glenn Curtiss historic Florida estate restored
A 13-year restoration of the historic Florida estate of inventor, developer and “Father of Naval Aviation” Glenn H. Curtiss is now complete. The City of Miami Springs and Curtiss Mansion, Inc. recently held a “Sneak Preview” of the restored historic South Florida home, which was originally built in 1925. Curtiss, the “Father of Naval Aviation,” […]
Call for entries for Crossfield award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 26th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers in grades K through 12. […]
Conference on UAS slated
The progress of small unmanned aircraft systems integration into the national airspace, their use in emergency and disaster response, and their commercial use are all topics to be addressed during the Commercial and Civil Small UAS Conference hosted by Kansas State University and the Kansas Adjutant General’s Department, Tuesday, June 12, in Wichita. Discussions will […]
New leadership for NATA
At its recent annual membership meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the selection of James Sweeney, president of Fargo Jet Center, as chairman of the NATA Board of Directors and Marian H. Epps, chief financial officer of Epps Aviation, as treasurer effective immediately. Sweeney replaces Todd Duncan, chairman, Duncan Aviation, and Epps replaces […]
Keep ’em flying challenge kicks off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched the Keep ’em Flying Challenge, a new time-bound, incentive-based contest that will, hopefully, inspire general aviation pilots to fly more in the coming months. “There are many ways for AOPA members to make a difference, including this challenge,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “The more people who […]