During his State of the Union address, President Obama referred scathingly to business aircraft as luxuries and the perks of highly-paid executives, to the annoyance of business aircraft users – most of whom do not fly jets – and the aviation industry. The president’s remarks, which were largely focused on the tools needed to recover […]
With LASP comment period closed, what’s next?
The end of the public comment period on the TSA‘s LASP marks the beginning of a new, equally rigorous chapter in making the industry’s concerns about the proposal known in Washington, said NBAA President Ed Bolen on March 2. “Although the TSA is not required to notify the industry on the progress of its review […]
Aircraft Partnership Association grows to 2,500 members
The Aircraft Partnership Association announced on March 3 that it has posted its 2,500th member profile on its website. More than 1,000 members have joined since December, said the organization, which brings together people with similar interests who want to share aircraft ownership. “While the economy is having a dramatic adverse affect on aircraft sales, […]
Air Graphics expands
Air Graphics LLC recently broke ground on a new 18,000-square- foot facility at the Middleton Municipal Airport (C29) in Middleton, Wisconsin. The state-of-the-art facility will be the new headquarters for the company, as well as act as a design studio and production facility for aircraft exterior designs, according to company officials, who note the new […]
New exhibit highlights ‘100 Missions Up North’
A new exhibit, titled “100 Missions Up North,” opens March 19 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The display highlights the story of airmen who flew missions in the deadly skies above North Vietnam and neighboring countries during the Southeast Asia War. Located in the Modern Flight Gallery, the exhibit features […]
Speakman joins Hangar63
Chuck Speakman was recently named manager at Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) at Executive Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Speakman was previously employed by ACR Electronics. Before that, he managed retail stores for West Marine at several locations in Southeast Florida. For more information: 888-305-4932 or BanyanAir.com/Hangar63.htm
Southeastern Aircraft Expos slated
Eight of general aviation’s leading manufacturers are launching the Southeastern Aircraft Expos, a series of events that provide aircraft purchasers the chance to see and compare the latest models all in one day at one location. Manufacturers scheduled to attend are Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond, Husky, Liberty, Mooney, Piper and Socata. Scheduled events include: March 5, […]
Flight Design to debut new propulsion system
LSA manufacturer Flight Design plans to unveil one of the first “green” projects for light aircraft powerplants at next month’s Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. “Rising oil prices and environmental regulations will begin to force airplane manufacturers to rethink propulsion systems. Flight Design is sure that in the long term, research developments for electric or hydrogen […]
Flight & Flyers fan
Just a note to let you know how much I enjoy Dennis Parks’ Flight & Flyers column in GANews. I look forward to them with each issue. I am a regular advertiser in GANews (Aircraft Magneto Service-Boeing Field). Parks’ columns give the sense of perspective that is often missing from aviation publications. A lot of […]