Cessna recently expanded its agreement with Michelin, Cessna’s long-term business jet tire supplier, to have the company supply tires for the piston aircraft line. Nearly all Cessna piston aircraft, as well as a majority of Citation business jets, will now be fitted with Michelin tires, according to Michelin officials. In December 2010, Michelin signed a […]
Class of 2011 named for San Diego hall of fame
On Nov. 5, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is honoring national and international air & space legends at its 48th Hall of Fame Induction Celebration. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space or aerospace innovation. The Class of 2011 includes: Jerry Coleman, World War II and Korean Marine aviator […]
SMS for biz aircraft owners
Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance, which assists flight organizations in implementing and maintaining safety management systems, has launched its latest program to support owners of fixed and rotor wing aircraft. “SMSace has been developed specifically for owners and operators of Light Business Aircraft to provide them with a unique set of tools for a structured […]
10 years later…
Ten years ago today, general aviation was faced with an unprecedented challenge — first, how to get back in the air and then, how to cope with scores of new regulations as the government struggled to minimize the threat of future attacks. As president of AOPA, Phil Boyer was on the front lines of holding […]
GED receives grant to extend runway
Sussex County Airport (GED) in Georgetown, Del., recently received a $723,900 grant award to extend the main runway. The grant will provide engineering and design funding for a project to extend the runway 500 feet to 5,500 feet, improve approaches and lighting, and bring it up to FAA standards, according to officials. The Sussex County […]
NextGen technology online at New York TRACON
Lockheed Martin has delivered software to enable the use of GPS technology within the nation’s second busiest airspace, the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). The use of GPS data and the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transmission system is a key component of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative. “The New […]
Airports have $28.8 billion impact in Virginia
According to a recently released Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study, the state’s 66 public-use airports contributed $28.8 billion to the Virginia economy. The economic study also found that the state’s airports generated $11.1 billion in payroll and created 259,000 jobs, representing nearly 5.5% of the state’s total jobs. The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) […]
Former Cessna exec lands at Embraer
Robert Stangarone has joined Embraer as Vice President, Corporate Communications, for North America. He is based at the company’s US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Bob’s broad and deep global experience in commercial, military and business aviation, his comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry in general and vast experience with media management make him the […]
Diamond debuts ‘Fly Your First Year Free’ promotion
Diamond’s North American distributor network has introduced the “Fly Your First Year Free” offer for DA20s and DA40s. Enter into a Purchase Agreement for a new Diamond DA20-C1 or DA40 by Oct. 31, and take delivery before Dec. 31, and receive maintenance, insurance, fuel, and training incentives towards your first year of operation, including: Prepaid […]