It isn’t often we are given an opportunity to give the FAA feedback — especially when they are asking for it. Well, you now have an opportunity to offer your two cents (or more). Following are a few words from Haym Benaroya, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Rutgers University, about what he is hoping to learn from those of us […]
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Video: Pipistrel takes Panthera for a spin
Fly along as Pipistrel‘s Panthera successfully completes a 10-turn spin with four-people on board and three-quarters fuel.
Former LGB manager honored
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Chris Kunze, who managed the administration and operations of the Long Beach Airport (LGB) for nearly three decades, has been honored by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) with the Wanamaker Award for his aviation industry leadership. Presented in the memory of Robert Wanamaker, a prominent […]
Florida Tech launches online aviation management degree
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Tech is introducing a Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management offered 100% online. Students earning this degree gain career-specific aviation and management knowledge delivered using University Alliance’s video-based e-learning environment. Florida Tech is one of only six universities designated a core partner in the FAA’s Center of Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, […]
Wheels Up celebrates first anniversary
NEW YORK, NY – Private aviation company Wheels Up is celebrating its first year of operations this August. In 12 months, Wheels Up has signed up 575 members, taken delivery of 25 aircraft in its private fleet, and has established strategic alliances with Beechcraft, Cessna, Jet Aviation, JetSuite, HeliFlite, and VistaJet. With the positive response to […]
Genesys Aerosystems surpasses 1,500 autopilot certifications
MINERAL WELLS, Texas — Genesys Aerosystems reports it has surpassed 1,500 FAA and international Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its S-TEC line of autopilot systems, covering nearly every make and model of general aviation airplanes and helicopters and about half of all US autopilot certifications issued. With more than 1,040 certifications issued for its autopilot systems […]
Avflight opens FBO in popular Michigan tourism destination
FBO chain Avflight Corporation has opened for business at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Operating out of the airport’s General Aviation Terminal, Avflight offers an array of Avfuel fueling products and services, including the jet fuel savings program Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP rewards. “Avflight immediately recognized the opportunity to add value for customers […]
Kodiak boasts Garmin autopilot
Quest Aircraft Co. reported at AirVenture the integration of the Garmin GFC 700 Automatic Fight Control System (AFCS) in the KODIAK. The GFC 700 is an attitude-based autopilot that integrates with the G1000 avionics systems and provides excellent stability and control of the aircraft. All certification testing has been completed and FAA approval is expected later […]
Lear 60 now FAA-certified with Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering has received full FAA certification for its Lear 60 Aft Fuselage Locker. It is now available for purchase and installation at all Raisbeck Authorized Dealer locations that work with Lear 60 owners and operators. Final certification flights were completed in March and all data was submitted to the FAA, which granted single-airplane STC in […]