The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, held in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 19-22, posted record-breaking attendance this year. According to Bert Simpson, FAA Staff Manager, North Florida District, “There were a total of 3,434 flight operations during the four-day event with Saturday being the biggest at 1,256. The busiest hours were Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 […]
Embry-Riddle offers short courses in aviation safety
The Professional Programs Office of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host several five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that combine information on safety, security, human factors and aircraft accident investigation. Participants may elect to take courses independently or to complete the three courses marked with an asterisk to […]
Sporty’s publishes ‘Then and Now: How Airplanes Got This Way’
Sporty’s has published aviation historian Phil Scott’s latest book, “Then and Now: How Airplanes Got This Way,” which explores how airplanes evolved into the form and silhouette we see today. It is a light-hearted look at the people and events that shaped today’s general aviation airplane, company officials said. “Ever wonder why an airplane can […]
Air Zoo to offer open cockpits all month long
“Look but don’t touch” is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view — the cockpit. Visitors will have the chance to climb into the cockpits of three planes — the AT-6 Texan, […]
Ramirez joins Landmark Aviation
Norman Ramirez has joined Landmark Aviation as General Manager of its Oakland International Airport (OAK) location. Ramirez has worked in the aviation industry for over 15 years. Prior to taking on the role of General Manager at OAK, he worked with Signature Flight Support, Atlantic Aviation and American Airlines. Familiar with the San Francisco Bay […]
Sebring reports record attendance
Organizers of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo held in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 19-22, report record attendance for the show, no doubt helped by sunny skies and warm weather. “For two hours on Saturday, Sebring Regional Airport was the busiest airport in the country,” organizers said. Organizers quote Bert Simpson, FAA Staff Manager, North Florida District: […]
NTSB completes data collection on experimental accidents
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board conducted a study of Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft to evaluate the safety of this growing and innovative segment of general aviation. In addition to using the information gathered during its accident investigations, the NTSB has been working with the FAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), […]
FAA breaks ground on new runway at FLL
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground recently for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). “This is one of the largest and most important airport construction projects in the country right now,” said LaHood. “Modernizing our airport infrastructure will keep our economy moving […]
Tecnam launches ‘one per state’ demo program
Tecnam North America has launched the “Tecnam One Per State Demo Program” that can save eligible customers 20% off the base price of one of the world’s leading Light-Sport Aircraft. The new program is designed to make new, unused, demonstrator models available in every one of the 50 states. Tecnam North America will offer one […]