The Aerospace Industries Association presented its Wings of Liberty Award Sept. 18 to Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Ky.), in recognition of his longtime support of the aerospace and defense industry. Rogers is chairman and a 30-year member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for oversight and passage of the annual appropriation bills that provide […]
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Sun Flyer enters next phase of development
DENVER, Colorado — Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has entered the next phase of development for its solar-electric training aircraft called “Sun Flyer.” AEAC, in conjunction with its development partner, Bye Aerospace, is performing initial R&D flight tests with the solar-electric technology demonstrator at Centennial Airport near Denver. The single-seat technology demonstrator, which is the basis […]
Youth education at Southeast Aviation Expo this weekend
On Saturday, Sept. 27, students interested in aviation will get a special opportunity. For the first time the Southeast Aviation Expo will include educational sessions designed for kids 8 years old and over. For students, admission to the entire Expo and the sessions are free. Courses include: Sparks and Electricity Workshop for 8 – 18 year […]
Legacy Aviation acquires Mid-Continent Airmotive
YUKON, Oklahoma — Legacy Aviation Services has acquired its neighboring MRO facility on Clarence E. Page Airport (KRCE) in Oklahoma City, Mid-Continent Airmotive. As a combined operation, Legacy Aviation adds to its FBO/MRO business an additional 17,300 square feet of hangar and office space, numerous airframe and powerplant technicians, along with control of the airport’s […]
Soaring deer population poses threat for pilots
Soaring deer populations are nuisances for airports and threats to pilots and planes, according to a report from ABC News. From 1990 to 2013, there were 1,088 collisions between planes and deer, elk, moose and caribou, according to a recent joint report by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Agriculture Department. Most of the planes suffered […]
New report criticizes NextGen rollout
The FAA’s efforts to modernize the air traffic control system — known as NextGen — has had such a bumpy rollout that costs associated with some of the core technology outweigh potential benefits, according to a report by the Transportation Department’s Inspector General. A story in the Wall Street Journal says the IG’s report “raises new […]
Oklahoma and South Carolina recognized for GA excellence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) recognized excellence, both in its members and state aviation programs, during the association’s awards banquet held at its 83rd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Providence, Rhode Island, earlier this month. The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission was recognized this year for the Most Innovative State Program Award and […]
Fargo Jet Center expands to Minneapolis/St. Paul market
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Exclusive Aerospace, an affiliate of Fargo Jet Center (FJC), has expanded to the Minneapolis market through purchasing the assets of Premier Jet Center at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM). Flying Cloud is one of the main corporate airports serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota market. “We’ve been looking for the right location to […]
Heart of Texas Airshow takes off Saturday
WACO, Texas — The Heart Of Texas Airshow returns this Saturday, Sept. 27, to Texas State Technical College Airport. The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises jets, helicopters, airplanes, warbirds, skydivers, radio control aircraft and more in the sky and on terra firma. Flights will be available throughout the day to the public in helicopters, airplanes, historic warbirds […]