Ross Aviation has acquired the assets and the lease of the FBO formerly operated by Atlantic Aviation at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in Fresno, Calif. The FBO will consolidate into the Ross Aviation’s existing on-field operation, Corporate Aircraft. With this acquisition, Corporate Aircraft offers more than 250,000 square feet of hangar and 55,000 square […]
GA Symposium line-up revealed
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently released its list of keynote speakers and panel moderators for the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium. SAFE Chair and 2004 National Flight Instructor of the Year Doug Stewart will preside over the symposium. Other movers and shakers in the flight training industry who have volunteered to […]
LiveAirShowTV profiles Reno air racers John and Heather Penney
Continuing its coverage of the 2010 Reno National Championship Air Races, LiveAirShowTV profiles the father/daughter duo of John and Heather Penney. Though they are not the only racing family at Reno, these two share something very special. “There are many stories on the ramp at Reno,” says LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee. “We felt like this […]
QBE forms U.S. GA Underwriting Group
QBE the Americas has created a U.S.-based general aviation underwriting operation. Headquartered in Atlanta, QBE the Americas’ Aviation Team is designed to expand the company’s global aviation activities. QBE is already an aviation insurance writer in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. “The U.S. is the largest market for general aviation in the […]
Aviation Green Alliance takes off
During its presentation at the Feb. 3 Wichita Aero Club luncheon, the Lindbergh Foundation unveiled the Aviation Green Alliance, a new program designed to address aviation’s environmental challenges. According to Lindbergh Foundation Chairman Larry Williams, “The Aviation Green Alliance has been formed to support aviation-related companies and individuals committed to proactively addressing matters regarding aviation […]
NextGen ‘high priority’ in 2012 budget
President Barack Obama’s 2012 budget proposal will give a “high priority” to modernizing the nation’s air traffic control system, according to an Air Transport World report, which quotes Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood: “The technology we have in our cars these days is more up to date than what we have in our cockpits,” adding the […]
iPad Kneeboard now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the iPad Kneeboard Pro from MyGoFlight.com. Available in silver or black, the kneeboard is designed to accommodate all preferences for how you like to use it: Right and left hand, attached to the right or left leg, as a traditional kneeboard, or as a lap desk. You can easily slide the […]
Latest tax changes in 2011 State Tax Guide for General Aviation
Conklin & de Decker has released its new 2011 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. Packed full of critical tax information, the guide is a reference tool for aircraft operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others who deal with state taxes. The State Tax Guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on […]
Paragon Aviation Group expands FBO network
Paragon Aviation Group has added four new FBO members to its network: Maguire Aviation (VNY); Aero Air (HIO); Galvin Flying Service (BFI); and First Aviation Services (TEB). Paragon represents a group of independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles, leveraging buying power and sharing customer information through flight tracking software provided […]