Able Flight has awarded two new scholarships to help two aspiring Sport Pilots: Brandy Hofstetter and Ajantha (A.J.) Nanayakkara. Hofstetter was only 17 months old when she was paralyzed in a car crash, and that accident and the trauma to her young body could have defined her life. But she has never let that happen. […]
Hall of Fame receives grant
The Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund of the San Diego Foundation has donated $50,000 to the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. “This is a wonderful gift from a fund established by an aviation pioneer,” said NAHF board member Betty Darst. The grant will be used for exhibit development and revitalization, as well […]
FAR/AIM 2011 released
Don’t get caught in the air with an out-of-date edition of FAR/AIM, the complete aeronautical information manual from the Federal Aviation Administration. FAR/AIM 2011, with nearly 1,000 pages of current FAA data and dozens of instructional illustrations, is now available. Inside you’ll find: Updated federal aviation regulations Rules and procedures for general aviation and sports […]
GE Aviation slates M601 training course
GE Aviation is holding a M601 Line Maintenance Training course at its Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) on Oct. 25-26. This is the second time GE has held an M601 line maintenance course, following the launch of the course in March. CTEC is located near GE Aviation’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio and will serve as […]
Lockheed Martin flight service station contract renewed
Lockheed Martin Corp. has been granted a $356 million, three-year contract option by the FAA to continue serving the general aviation community under a Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) contract. The option will begin Oct. 1. “Lockheed Martin is proud of the service its flight service specialists provide to the general aviation industry,” said Jim […]
Crews deploy floodwall at STP
With the Mississippi River expected to crest above 18 feet this weekend, Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) staff began deploying temporary sections of a floodwall around St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) this morning, which may result in the airport closing temporarily. This is the second time this year the wall has been erected, having first been […]
StandardAero reopens SPI engine shop
StandardAero has officially reopened the engine shop at its service center at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, Ill. “Customer feedback indicated there was a strong desire in re-establishing an engine shop in Springfield to support their need for ‘one-stop-shop’ capabilities,” said Scott Taylor, senior vice president, Business Aviation. Due in part to its […]
Flightcraft named Cirrus service provider
Flightcraft Inc. is the new Cirrus authorized service provider in Portland, Ore., and the surrounding area. “Partnering with Cirrus is a great opportunity for both companies, but Cirrus owners are first to reap the benefits,” said John Frevola, vice president of Flightcraft. “These owners can get all of their Cirrus needs met through Flightcraft’s complete […]
McConnell named president of Raisbeck Engineering
Raisbeck Engineering has named Michael McConnell president. “Mike is a proven aerospace industry veteran who has helped companies realize their full potential through his leadership of sales, marketing and customer relationships,” said James Raisbeck, CEO of Raisbeck Engineering. “He is the right fit for Raisbeck Engineering today. He will lead our company’s continued growth with […]