VIENNA, OH — Winner Aviation, located at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, expanded its maintenance operations into a hangar it acquired in 2011. The 14,000-square -foot building provides Winner an additional 12,000 square feet of hangar space and 2,000 square feet of office space. The additional hangar space will enable Winner to accommodate light to mid-size […]
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AEA names Member of the Year
Michael Kus of Avionics 2000 Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was named the 2014 Member of the Year for the Aircraft Electronics Association; while top honors in the Associate Member of the Year Award category went to PS Engineering of Lenoir City, Tenn., during ceremonies at the association’s convention earlier this month. Each year […]
Dedication of World War II hangar set at BGE
The Decatur County Board of Commissioners will conduct a dedication ceremony Saturday, April 5, for Phase I of the World War II Hangar renovation project at Decatur County Airport (BGE) in Georgia. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m., according to airport officials. The hangar is adjacent to the FBO. “We […]
Raisbeck’s Learjet 60’s Aft Fuselage Locker completes FAA certification tests
SEATTLE — The Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker for the Learjet 60 series Business Jet has completed all of the FAA-required Certification tests. The test aircraft, 60-197, is now in refurbishment at West Star Aviation where it will receive a full paint job and interior update prior to redelivery back to its owner, according to company […]
AOPA launches Rusty Pilots Initiative
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) today launched the Rusty Pilots program, which allows lapsed pilots a way to return to flying in a matter of hours through a free session of ground school that fulfills the FAA’s flight review requirement for ground instruction. After the seminar, which includes topics such as a refresher […]
Wisconsin passes aviation tax breaks
The Wisconsin Assembly recently passed legislation that will save aircraft owners millions of dollars on maintenance and repairs while keeping aviation jobs in the state. The legislation, which passed 97-0, creates a state sales tax exemption for all parts and labor used in aircraft maintenance. The bill was previously approved by the State Senate and […]
Ultralight safety conference at SUN ’n FUN
The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) has partnered with the United States Ultralight Association (USUA), a pilot organization, to host a safety conference at SUN ‘n FUN. Topics will include a draft FAA policy that threatens the industry, as well as training issues, pilot issuesm and maintenance Issues. “LAMA, in collaboration with USUA, is undertaking actions to […]
NARA launches scholarship program
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently initiated its new Business Aviation Scholarship program by awarding five students more than $16,000 in scholarships. NARA members initiated their scholarship fundraising efforts at the spring meeting last year by holding an auction and accepted donations for the fund, according to association officials. The NARA Business Aviation Scholarship […]
CAF taps Smith for strategic development
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has added Adam Smith to its staff as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development. In this role, Smith will oversee the execution of CAF’s “Airbase Strategy” to include leading the design, funding and construction of the CAF National Airbase, and ultimately the oversight of the existing and future Airbases. […]