Air show pilot Eddie Andreini was killed May 4 during his performance at the Thunder over Solano Airshow at Travis Air Force Base in Solano County, Calif. The accident happened at 2:05 p.m. during the finale as Andreini attempted to do a low-altitude inverted ribbon cut in his Super Steaman. Video shot by a spectator […]
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Quicksilver earns FAA acceptance for SLSA
Quicksilver Aeronautics has been informed by FAA that its audit to produce the Sport 2S model as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft has been satisfactorily concluded. The model will officially be known as the Sport L-S2S and marketed as the Sport S2SE. “We are very pleased about this accomplishment,” said Quicksilver Aeronautics President Will Escutia. “Daniel […]
Good songs celebrate flight
Although aviation community does not have an official anthem, pilots are honored by many artists creating inspiring songs. The folks at Baltic Aviation Academy in Lithuania compiled this list of songs. Any others you would add to the list? Add them in comments. 1. Learning to Fly – Pink Floyd. An absolute favorite for many pilots […]
Grand Canyon accident site designated national landmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Park Service has designated the 1956 TWA-United Airlines aviation accident site in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona as a national historic landmark. On June 30, 1956, a Trans World Airlines Super Constellation L-1049 and a United Airlines DC-7 collided in uncongested airspace 21,000 feet over the Grand Canyon in Arizona, killing […]
Treasure hunting family wins Lightspeed headset
Jesse Saint of Dunnellon, Florida, was the winner in Lightspeed Aviation’s 2014 SUN ‘n FUN Treasure Hunt. Jesse and his family used an iPhone and the posted hint to find one of 25 puzzle pieces hidden in treasure chests across the SUN ‘n FUN grounds. The find gave him an automatic entry into the drawing […]
Four new board members elected at Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Board of Trustees has elected four new members: Dr. Charles D. Duva, president and CEO of DuvaSawko; C. Jeffrey Knittel, president of CIT Transportation Finance; David B. O’Maley, chairman emeritus and retired president and CEO of Ohio National Life Insurance Co.; and Jon W. Slangerup, an executive advisor to Moelis Capital Partners. […]
Alaska Airlines gives $2.5 million to build Aerospace Education Center at museum
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is making a $2.5 million gift to The Museum of Flight to create the Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center. Funds will be used to renovate existing facilities, support and sustain educational programs, increase staff, expand outreach to underrepresented communities, and enhance financial assistance. The Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center, to be […]
Landmark Aviation to acquire Ross Aviation
Landmark Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Aviation, a network of FBOs located throughout the United States. The acquisition is expected to close during the second half of 2014. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ross Aviation operates 20 FBOs in high profile major cities and resort destinations within the U.S., including Denver (BJC), […]
New terminal opens at KHLX
A new terminal was recently dedicated at the Twin County Airport (KHLX) serving Carroll and Grayson Counties, as well as Galax, Va. The 4,000-square-foot terminal not only houses the manager and commission’s offices, but includes a pilot lounge/sleep room with a full bath, a flight planning room, a large conference room, and space for additional airport […]