The book “Flying Above The Glass Ceiling,” by Capt. Nina Anderson is now available through Aircraft Spruce. The book chronicles the accomplishments of women flyers from the 1800s through present day. Information presented is not limited to women aviators but encompasses many of the occupations that make up the entire aviation category, including mechanics, dispatchers, […]
Hawker Beechcraft expands Indy service center
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has officially opened its newly expanded, factory-owned aircraft maintenance and service facility at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The facility, which has been open for almost 40 years, specializes in Hawker and Beechcraft products, including the Premier and Hawker 4000 aircraft. The new facility is three times the size of the previous […]
RC air show takes off Sept. 4
DAYTON, Ohio — The annual Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force typically features jets, warbirds and other aircraft that visitors can see flying overhead. But this year visitors will have a chance to see these acrobatic maneuvers from a whole new perspective on Sept. 4-6. John McNees […]
Liberty unveils XL2 powered by Wilksch turbo-diesel engine
Liberty Aerospace, Inc. unveiled the first XL2 fitted with the Wilksch Turbo Diesel at Oshkosh. The two-seat plane, which burns Jet A fuel, is designed to appeal to the international marketplace where 100LL is both expensive and hard to obtain, according to officials with the Melbourne, Fla.-based company. “Our international customers have been very clear […]
First audio visual warning system approved for use in national airspace
The FAA recently approved the use of Audio Visual Warning Systems (AVWS) in the National Airspace System (NAS). An AVWS is described by the FAA as “a system that activates obstruction lighting and audio signals to alert the pilot of potential collisions with obstacles.” The Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS), developed by OCAS Inc., is […]
New runway opens at GED
A new crosswind runway has opened at Delaware’s Sussex County Airport (GED). Runway 10-28 opened Aug. 25 at the airport, which is near Georgetown. The new $5.5 million runway replaces a smaller airstrip, Runway 13-31, that has been closed and is part of the airport’s taxiway system. For more information: SussexCountyde.gov
Air shows break all-time attendance records
With five months completed and roughly two months remaining in the 2009 North American air show season, the news regarding air show attendance is a stark contrast to what other industries are experiencing amid a recession of historic proportions. The air show industry will see record attendance during the 2009 season. In fact, the International […]
Amelia Earhart exhibit opens Oct. 24
The Museum of Flight in Seattle has brought together resources from around the country for its new exhibit, “In Search of Amelia Earhart.” The exhibit, which opens Oct. 24, features many of her personal artifacts, as well as photos, newspapers and newsreel footage. The exhibit will run until May 2010. For more information: 206-764-5720 or […]
Pay-by-the-hour insurance available
With flying hours down in many parts of the country, commercial operators have less cash flow to pay the traditional premiums associated with operating flight schools, charter operations, flying clubs, rental operations and more. That’s why Travers & Associates, a St. Louis-based aviation insurance agency, now offers coverage that allows customers to pay for insurance […]