NASA researchers will crash a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage from a 30-foot height for the second time in a year — all in the name of safety. NASA is collaborating with other U.S. and international government agencies on the Transport Rotorcraft Airframe Crash Test Bed full-scale crash test scheduled for Oct. 1, weather permitting, at NASA Langley Research […]
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Bob Hoover to be honored with Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation legend Bob Hoover will receive the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” One of the most important, historic, and visible aviation and aerospace awards in the world, […]
USI taps Robotic Skies for maintenance
Unmanned Systems Incorporated (USI), a manufacturer of fixed wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used for training, has selected Robotic Skies as its maintenance and repair provider for its fleet of aircraft. USI will receive customized service, troubleshooting, and field repair of its UASs throughout the United States and Canada, according to Robotic Skies officials. The Robotic […]
Synergy Flight Center at BMI joins Avfuel network
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Synergy Flight Center at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), recently gained approval to sell fuel at the airport and has since joined the Avfuel Branded FBO Network to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP Rewards. Led by owner/CEO Andrew Dustman, Synergy Flight Center began as a flight school and maintenance operation. Dustman, […]
Frosting for Flight judges named
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, has revealed the names of its “celebrity judges” for the organization’s fourth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition. The event raises funds for the chapter’s $500 Spirit of Flight scholarship. Emily Makowski, host of Oshkosh Today; Wes Hakari, FAA Safety Team Program Manager; and […]
AOPA Medical Advisory Board urges quick action on medical reform
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Medical Advisory Board is the latest group to urge quick action on the proposed FAA rule that would allow thousands more pilots to fly without the need for a third class medical certificate. In a Sept. 24 letter, the group asked the Department of Transportation and Office of […]
FltPlan celebrates 15th anniversary
SOUTHBURY, Conn. — Flight planning service provider FltPlan is now supporting more than 150,000 aviation professionals and private pilots as it celebrates its 15-year anniversary. “Over that time we’ve made thousands of pilots lives easier,” said Ken Wilson, president of FltPlan, who developed the flight planning program as a college project and has seen it grow […]
Improved FBO facility now open at Sandpoint Airport
SANDPOINT, Idaho – Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer Granite Aviation recently opened its doors for business at a new FBO facility, located at Sandpoint Airport (SZT). The $1.6 million facility boasts a new 3,700 square foot terminal, a 7,000 square foot hangar, four aircraft refueling trucks, deicer truck and a newly constructed 190-foot-by-900-foot aircraft ramp. The […]
CAV Ice Protection opens TKS Repair Station
NEW CENTURY, Kan. – CAV Ice Protection has received FAA approval to operate a repair station at its North American Operations Center at the New Century Airport (KIXD) near Kansas City. The limited accessory repair station is approved to repair and overhaul TKS ice protection equipment and has begun conducting repairs. Prior to approval, the sole […]