The FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives April 1, included an amendment authorizing a public-private partnership approach to accelerating NextGen equipage for general aviation and airlines. The NextGen Equipage Fund will bring substantial private-sector capital to overcome the investment barriers that have prevented many air carriers and […]
MAF shuttling vaccine, humanitarian workers to combat Congo measles epidemic
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is airlifting emergency immunizations and humanitarian health workers into remote areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to fight a measles epidemic sweeping this embattled African nation. With logistical support of MAF, a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that brings aid and assistance to needy people in remote places around the world, […]
First Aviation Green Alliance founding member
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has become the Lindbergh Foundation’s first Aviation Green Alliance founding member. Recognizing that the aviation industry, including corporate operators and individuals, has come under intense pressure to address aviation emissions, noise, efficiency and other environmental concerns, the Lindbergh Foundation launched the Aviation Green Alliance on Feb. 3, to support those who are […]
The busiest airport in the world — at least for a week
From new FBO to a solar farm, the future looks bright for LAL Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is the busiest airport in the world — at least for the week of Sun ’n Fun. But there’s a lot of activity going on at the airport all year round. The airport opened a new FBO building […]
Taking a ride on ‘Fat Albert’
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON, for General Aviation News Reporters are lucky: If we’re at an air show where the Blue Angels are performing and have a taste for a roller coaster ride that exceeds anything Disney has to offer, we can sign up for a free flight in the Marine Corps’ C-130 support transport, lovingly […]
Maule Air celebrates 50 years
Maule Air is celebrating 50 years of FAA Type Certification this year by reintroducing the Maule that started it all: The M-4. The new M-4-180V Jetasen II is a two-place, side-by-side STOL performance aircraft that allows you to get back to the fun of pure flying, while offering the latest avionics and glass panel displays, […]
PilotMall.com debuts new stowbar
PilotMall.com, Inc. has released a new Stowbar line of aircraft towbars. The Stowbar Light Sport and Stowbar General Aviation Aircraft Towbars, both PilotMall.com exclusive equipment, are manufactured out of aircraft grade 6061 aluminum, according to company officials. Both of the units are just a total of 20.5″ in length when stowed. The Light Sport Aircraft […]
SAFE launches mentoring program
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched an Aviation Educator Mentoring Program. This nationwide effort provides support, leadership, and professional guidance for aviation educators. The program is currently available only to SAFE members, but may be expanded in the future, SAFE officials said. “We are very excited about this program,” said Donna […]
Kings fly the Cessna Mustang…and take you along for a ride
John and Martha King of King Schools have released a new course titled “Flying the Citation Mustang–Single Pilot.” The course features a trip from Palm Springs to Page, Ariz., during which John and Martha demonstrate and explain each phase of flight in the Cessna Citation Mustang. “To a pilot with a piston-powered background like us, […]