Robert L. Stallings, III, president of Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc., has been named to the National Air Transportation Association Board of Directors. Stallings founded Eastern Aviation Fuels in 1975 and has expanded the company since then to become the exclusive U.S. marketing source for general aviation fuel for Shell Aviation. He is a prior NC […]
Bingham named to top post at Piaggio America
Piaggio Aero Industries has named John Bingham president and CEO of Piaggio America Inc., the US subsidiary of the Italian aircraft manufacturer, which is responsible for the distribution of the company’s Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II aircraft in the Americas. Bingham’s career spans the high luxury automobile industry, where he served as vice president of […]
SHD joins Avfuel network
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) in Weyers Cave, Va., has become an Avfuel-branded dealer that offers the AVTRIP rewards program and the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. SHD is a vital component to the economic development of the central Shenandoah Valley, providing easy access to numerous major industries and distribution centers, according […]
Graham Aviation moves to new location at Salem Airport
Graham Aviation Services is moving to a new location at the Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) as of March 1. Located across from the control tower, the new location is easier to find and ADA compliant for its testing center while still providing convenient access to the flightline, company officials say. “We are excited about the […]
SAFE forms flight training safety committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has formed a Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee, charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application of, modern safety practices. According to FTS Committee Chair Steve Lasday, “The focus of attention from the media, manufacturers, training organizations, civil aviation regulatory authorities, and the public […]
West Star Aviation performs Falcon wing tank dry bay mods
West Star Aviation’s East Alton, IL (ALN) facility now performs wing tank dry bay modifications on Falcon 50, 900, and 2000 planes. The modification is in compliance with Dassault’s recent service bulletin, which made the modification mandatory for all Falcon 50s, 900s, and 2000s. It is anticipated that EASA and the FAA will issue an […]
Atlanta Aero Club to host AOPA’s Gebhart
Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation, is the featured guest speaker for the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club March 2. Gebhart’s presentation will address the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation and how individual engagement can help promote and protect our freedom to fly. As president of the Aircraft Owners & […]
Vermont declares ‘GA Appreciation Month’
During an open house Feb. 18 hosted by the Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) at the Heritage Aviation Facility at Burlington International Airport, Governor Jim Douglas will sign a proclamation declaring February “General Aviation Appreciation Month,” highlighting the significance the industry has on Vermont’s economy. “As Vermont seeks to rebound from the recession, we […]
First Viking Twin Otter takes flight
The first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking’s final assembly facility in Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft, manufacturers serial number (MSN) 845, Canadian registration C-FMJO, is the first new production Twin Otter since de Havilland Canada ended production in 1988 with the delivery of MSN 844. Sold to launch […]