ANACORTES, Wash. — After several years as the flight test director and vice president at Micro AeroDynamics, Anni Brogan has become president of the company. She succeeds founder Charles White, who remains active in the company. Brogan has become an authority on the technology of micro vortex generators, according to company officials. Working with the FAA, […]
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West Star Aviation opens accessory shops at CAE and ALN
West Star Aviation recently added accessory shop capabilities at its Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) location. The new shop became fully operational in April. In addition, West Star will open another all new accessory shop at its East Alton, Ill. (ALN) location during the fourth quarter of 2014. The new CAE shop offers starter-generator repair/overhaul and […]
Sebring LSA Expo update
In just three months, the 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will take aviation’s center stage, opening on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and closing on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. The show will feature the latest in light-sport, homebuilt, and refurbished production aircraft and ultralights, as well as engines, avionics and more, according to organizers. Discounted tickets […]
Jet Aviation STL to host NBAA Regional Forum
Jet Aviation St. Louis has been selected by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to host one of the association’s Regional Forums in 2015. Jet Aviation will host the final NBAA Regional Forum of 2015 on Sept. 17 at its St. Louis facility, located at the St. Louis Downtown Airport in East St. Louis, Ill. Jet Aviation has […]
NBAA 2014 called ‘enormous success’
ORLANDO, Florida — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2014 Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014) was deemed an “enormous success, filled with announcements and product introductions,” according to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The exhibit floor and aircraft displays had lots of activity and excitement,” he continued. “The event once again showcased the industry’s size, diversity […]
OpenAirplane partners with Cirrus
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft is collaborating with OpenAirplane. Pilots who participate in the Cirrus factory approved initial and proficiency training will be offered rental credentials through OpenAirplane for the same model of Cirrus, without the hassle and expense of another checkout. With its universal checkout, OpenAirplane makes renting an airplane as easy as renting a car. Once […]
SAFE offers instant CFI insurance
For the first time, Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) aircraft liability insurance for CFIs is available almost instantly, without the long, drawn-out paper applications required for most other CFI policies. “SAFE members can now buy SAFE CFI insurance online, pay with a credit card and get confirmation of their new policy almost instantly, […]
Piper Seminole approved for Garmin GFC700
Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate change approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin GFC 700 flight control system in the Garmin G1000-equipped twin-engine Seminole aircraft. “Moving the Seminole aircraft equipped with G1000 avionics to the Garmin GFC 700 is another step in giving buyers of new Piper airplanes the most modern cockpit experience possible,” […]
Self-serve fuel station now at GJT
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — West Star Aviation recently opened a self service refueling station at its Grand Junction (GJT) location. “We are excited to begin offering this new service to our customers in the Western Colorado area,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager, West Star Aviation, GJT. “We put a lot of effort into finding new and creative […]