Michelin North America is investing $11.3 million dollars to expand its aviation tire operations in Norwood, N.C. Beginning in the second half of 2010, the company will add aviation tire retreading to its current aviation new tire manufacturing at the site. The project is expected to create 74 new jobs phased in over the next […]
Heritage Aviation opens new FBO at BTV
Heritage Aviation will unveil its new, 79,000-square-foot FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport (BTV) May 20. Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners. The facility houses a lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. The FBO features a gym, game […]
As Sun ‘n Fun kicks off, new LAL director reminds pilots ‘we’re here the rest of year’
You might say Gene Conrad is in the family business. The new director of Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL), home to this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, was born in Oshkosh, where his father was director of the airport. Conrad grew up on airports, as his dad took over management positions at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) […]
Lindbergh Foundation awards grants
The Lindbergh Foundation has awarded eight Lindbergh grants to individuals around the world who are conducting research projects dedicated to finding innovative solutions to our global environmental challenges. “The Lindbergh Grants program is an investment in people. We take great pride in the work of the researchers we support. By backing individuals who use scientific […]
LoPresti names new CEO
LoPresti Aviation has named RJ Siegel Chief Executive Officer at the new LoPresti offices in Sebastian, Florida. Siegel, a pilot, aircraft homebuilder, educator, engineer and businessman, was a member of the original MacIntosh team at Apple Computer. He also designed the first aviation iPod based, black-box system which simultaneously plays music, logs flight data, phones […]
Washington state says no to tax increase
The Washington state House voted April 11 to approve a tax revenue bill, without the aircraft excise tax increase that legislators had earlier insisted on keeping in the bill, according to a report at AOPA.org. The story notes that lawmakers had proposed a 0.5% annual excise tax on aircraft based in the state, an increase […]
Alto 100: All-metal SLSA to debut at Sun ’n Fun
Targeted at flight schools and cross-country LSA owners, the Alto 100 will make its U.S. debut at Sun ’n Fun this week. The LSA features a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine and Sensenich carbon fiber ground adjustable prop; Matco wheels and brakes; a 7-inch Dynon Skyview EFIS/EMS glass; PS Engineering intercom; and electric pitch and roll […]
Aircraft Spruce offers avionics review videos
Aircraft Spruce is launching it avionics review videos. Get a closer look of what’s in the box of some of your favorite avionics products, Aircraft Spruce’s avionics specialists say. Videos, which are available on the Aircraft Spruce website under the shopping tools link from the home page, include Garmin, Icom, Dynon, Kannad, Ameri-King, and Flightcom […]
Airguide launches iPad app
Airguide Publications is launching a new application for Apple’s iPad-Flight Guide iEFB, which has special packages available for both VFR and IFR pilots. Flight Guide iEFB-VFR includes all airport and supplementary information that Flight Guide is known for, and additionally provides sectionals and terminal area charts (TACs) to satisfy FAA flight requirements, company officials said. […]