An iPhone and iPad version of the SAFE Toolkit app is now available. The SAFE Toolkit was introduced for Android users earlier this month at SUN ’n FUN by the Society of Aviation and Flight Instructors (SAFE). It features near-real-time NWS weather, flight tracking, flight planning services, CFI endorsements and more. The app is free for […]
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Wright factory fundraising study launches
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) has launched a feasibility study for a capital fundraising campaign for the Wright brothers’ factory site. NAHA’s board of trustees voted to hire Pruehs & Associates of Chicago to conduct the study, which represents NAHA’s first step in the campaign. The study is expected to take […]
Missouri governor declares April General Aviation Appreciation Month
Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon has declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Missouri, general aviation accounts for $857 million in annual economic activity, and supports more than 7,000 jobs statewide. “Governor Nixon’s proclamation recognizing the importance of general aviation in Missouri further illustrates the crucial impact that this industry has, not only to […]
Going green at Laconia Airport
By Carol Lee Anderson GILFORD. N.H. – Earth Day is celebrated in numerous ways throughout the nation, and at Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI), “going green” is a just normal part of conducting daily business. If anyone thinks that the airport that lies in the heart of the Lakes Region isn’t constantly working toward making sure […]
FAA completes equipment installation for NextGen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA today announced the completion of a nationwide infrastructure upgrade that will enable air traffic controllers to track aircraft with greater accuracy and reliability, while giving pilots more information in the cockpit. This upgrade is a key improvement in the Next Generation Air Transportation System. “This upgrade is an important step […]
TRL named Texas GA Airport of the Year
The Terrell Municipal Airport (TRL) has been recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation as the 2014 General Aviation Airport of the Year. “It is an honor to be recognized for years of hard work,” Terrell Assistant City Manager Mike Sims told The Terrell Tribune. “This is a statement of a job well done and it […]
National Aviation Heritage Invitational celebrates Sweet 16
RENO, Nevada — The 16th annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational kicked off today with a call for applications for vintage aircraft to compete for the acclaimed National Aviation Heritage trophy. The event is held in conjunction with the Reno National Championship Air Races. Sept 10-14. Those interested can submit applications to HeritageTrophy.org Since 1999 a […]
Executive Flight Center celebrates 10 years at KMDQ
Executive Flight Center is marking 10 years of operation at KMDQ, Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville, Alabama. Founded by Ray and Donna Meyer in 2004, the FBO has increased total fuel sales volume over 300% since that first day, according to officials. “This 10th anniversary is a great milestone for us,” said Ray Meyer, […]
Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training to hold Smackdown
The Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training has been approved by the National Business Aviation Association for NBAA’s CAM Certification for the 6th Annual Smackdown training event on June 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas. CAM Certification is NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager Program. It identifies qualified professionals to lead flight departments and companies that use business aircraft. […]