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All 50 states have officially recognized importance of aviation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alliance for Aviation Across America reports that all 50 states have officially recognized the importance of aviation, and most have recognized the importance of general aviation in particular. In all cases except Montana, which issued a letter, these have taken place in the form of a statewide proclamation issued through either the Governor’s […]
AOPA Foundation offers scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will award 11 scholarships in 2014 to help support outstanding student pilots. Ten of the scholarships will provide $5,000 each and an 11th scholarship will award $12,000 to student pilots pursuing an FAA sport, recreational or private pilot certificate. Recipients will be chosen based on merit, including previous […]
Aviation Summit to include Parade of Planes
The 2014 Aviation Summit will host the Parade of Planes at the event, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Palm Springs, Calif. The Parade of Planes is set for Oct. 30. The planes will taxi from the Palm Springs International Airport to the Palm Springs Convention Center, traveling down East Alejo Road to North Avenida […]
Dallas Airmotive to build six-cell test complex at DFW
Dallas Airmotive has chosen a site at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as the location for its 30,000-square-foot advanced test facility. The proposed development is awaiting approval by the DFW Airport Board of Directors. The design of the facility includes three turbo shaft and three turbo fan test cells and the company plans to begin construction in […]
West Star Aviation named window repair and replacement vendor for C21 fleet
EAST ALTON, Ill. — West Star Aviation has been named an approved window repair and replacement vendor for the C21 fleet, which consists of Learjet models 35s and 36s being utilized by the United States Air Force. West Star has two window repair locations at its East Alton, Ill. (ALN) and Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) locations, allowing the company to dispatch […]
New England Air Museum to hold open cockpit event for Father’s Day
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The New England Air Museum will hold its next Open Cockpit event on Sunday, June 15, Father’s Day. On that day, visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to 12 vintage aircraft, a full-motion flight simulator and two static flight simulators. The aircraft to be open include […]
Ed Swearingen flies West
Edward Swearingen died May 15 as a result of complications from hip surgery, which was compounded by Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice; by his daughter Niki Francis McDaniel and her husband Cary Cardwell of San Antonio; and by his son Edward Alan Swearingen of Marfa, Texas. Ed was […]
Volunteer pilots celebrated at Endeavor Awards Gala
“We have lift-off on our cross-country journey to let America know about the work of volunteer pilots. The 2014 Endeavor Awards is the first leg on this journey to tell the stories of saving and improving lives through the gift of flight,” said Mark Wolper, president and executive producer of The Wolper Organization at Warner […]