FlightSafety International has promoted Timothy Decoursey to Assistant Manager of its Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio. He joined FlightSafety at the Columbus Center in 2002 as a Cessna Citation Ultra instructor. He has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including Assistant Program Manager for the Citation X and Program Manager for […]
Regional Jet Center extends contract as Phillips 66 dealer
Regional Jet Center at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Bentonville has renewed its fuel contract as a branded Phillips 66 Aviation FBO for five years. Regional Jet Center is a Phillips 66 Partners-Into-Plane participant and handles fuel for the airport’s direct commercial flights on Allegiant Air, Continental, Delta, US Air, United and American Airlines. […]
AOPA, Forbes join forces
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has teamed with Forbes to show America’s business leaders the value of general aviation to their businesses and to the nation’s economy. Forbes Custom has created ForbesBusinessAviation.com, a special business aviation web site for which AOPA is providing content. AOPA Online has added a special landing page where Forbes […]
Czech Warbirds go glass
Aspen Avionics has enjoyed a customer list comprised of a wide variety of aircraft, but now that list has become more extensive with two L-39 owners upgrading their 1960s-era panels with the Aspen Avionics Evolution system. The Aero Vodochody L-39 is a low-wing, all-metal turbofan-powered aircraft with tandem seating designed for basic and advanced training, […]
Teachers take flight
Twelve teachers responsible for instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related subjects are on the cutting edge of leadership development by stepping out of their normal routines and into the cockpit of an airplane with the Leaders Take Flight workshop. This educational adventure will take place on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June […]
What pilots should be reading this summer
Sporty’s has released its own suggestions of books that would make ideal summer reading for pilots. “This is a mixed bag of books, and we are sure that every pilot will find at least one book on this list which will change the way they fly,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. Stick and Rudder, […]
B-17, B-25 at OLM
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” and B-25 Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) in Washington offering rides and tours Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19. The bombers will be the main attraction at the Olympic Air […]
Business Jet Access opens new facility
Business Jet Access (BJA) recently dedicated its new Dallas Love Field facility with an open house celebration. Located on the west side of the airport along Denton Drive on 7.5 acres, the 50,000-square-foot facility incorporates two large hangar bays and a main office terminal building. Business Jet Access had formally occupied hangar and office space […]
Mittleman joins Avfuel
David Mittleman has joined Avfuel Corp. as District Sales Manager for the US North Central Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Mittleman, who will deal directly with FBOs and corporate flight departments, graduated from the Boston University School of Management with a dual major in finance and marketing. […]