The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has been granted a license by the FAA to operate a commercial, horizontal launch spaceport at Cecil Field (VQQ). Cecil Field, the first FAA-licensed horizontal launch commercial spaceport in Florida, is the eighth spaceport to be licensed in the U.S. As part of receiving a license to operate a spaceport, […]
Sky’s no limit for new director at PNS
As success stories go, they don’t get much better than Melinda Crawford’s. The new director of Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (PFN), she’s a 54-year-old grandmother of six who didn’t start her aviation career until she was 40. But once she got going, there was no stopping her, according to a story in the Tallahassee […]
GE Aviation’s turboprop business takes off
Since GE’s acquisition in mid-2008, GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., formerly known as Walter Engines, has been busy — launching a new engine, being selected to power a new aircraft, receiving a Czech grant and expanding its services and support network. About 18 months ago, GE Aviation acquired certain assets of Walter Engines, a Czech Republic-based […]
Flabob Airport slates activities for year
The Wathen Foundation has released its schedule of activities for Flabob Airport in Southern California for the year. Highlights include participation in the Riverside Air Show on March 27, when many of Flabob’s pilots will fly to Riverside Airport to participate in static displays and students in the Stinson and Skycoupe restoration programs at Flabob […]
Audio panel for experimentals debuts
PS Engineering has introduced the PMA5000EX audio panel for experimentals. Not having to go through the expense of certification helps reduce cost, as does removing the marker beacon receiver and speaker amplifier, according to company officials, who note it will sell for $995. The PMA5000EX has a four-place hi-fi stereo intercom that uses PS Engineering’s […]
Wicks creates Happy Hour
Wicks Aircraft Supply has created a Happy Hour. Anyone calling in an order on Thursday afternoons between 2 and 4 p.m. will be eligible for a 10% discount on all discountable items. This would include most aircraft construction materials, hardware, finishing materials and tools. For more information: 800-221-9425 or WicksAircraft.com.
Scottsdale AirCenter joins Avfuel network
Scottsdale AirCenter of Scottsdale Airport (SDL) has joined the Avfuel network. The alliance means that Scottsdale AirCenter will award AVTRIP pilot-rewards points on each qualifying fuel purchase. The Arizona FBO also offers the Avfuel Contract Fuel program. Scottsdale AirCenter is a full-service FBO that serves the Greater Phoenix Metro Area. Hangar space of 175,000 square […]
Scheyden launches lens promotion
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has launched a special, limited-time promotion providing free prescription lenses with the purchase of any Dual RX frame through Jan. 31. The offer is valid with orders for any of the four Dual RX styles at the standard retail price ($445) and is available at Scheyden.com or by calling 800-851-2758. Available for […]
New identifier for Florida airport
The FAA has assigned a new three-letter identifier to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International airport now under construction in West Bay, Florida. The three-letter location identifier will be “ECP” when the airport opens in May. The new airport is replacing Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN). Location identifiers are not interchangeable and cannot be […]