GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, three North Carolina cities known as the Piedmont Triad, have added a new partner to their Aviation Triad coalition. Purolator Advanced Filtration is now one of 17 businesses and organizations partnering to promote, build and support the Triad’s aviation industry, including maintenance, supply chain, and flight training opportunities. […]
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ASIG acquires Skytanking USA assets
ASIG, a BBA Aviation company, has agreed to acquire the assets of Skytanking USA, an independent provider of aviation fuel services. Skytanking USA has more than 350 employees and owns more than 800 pieces of refueling related assets. The company, which is headquartered in South Florida, has operations at 14 U.S. airports, six of which […]
Cirrus Exec VP Todd Simmons next Atlanta Aero Club speaker
ATLANTA — Todd Simmons, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer support for Cirrus Aircraft, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club on March 20. Simmons is responsible for managing the Cirrus Aircraft brand globally for both the the SR Series of piston powered aircraft and the […]
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
The March/April 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing takes a look at what it takes to “get back in the flying game.” Whether it’s transitioning to a new type of aircraft, or returning from a flying hiatus, the articles will provide safety and training advice and help you finetune your plan for returning to the […]
Aircraft Spruce contest winner to ride with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
Are you going to SUN ‘n FUN? Want a chance to win a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team? You’re in luck. Swing by the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty contest page, sign-up, like Aircraft Spruce on Facebook and get ready for the ride of a lifetime.
Drone research continues with South Texas test flights
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continues its preparations to be fully operational as one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with another series of test flight missions planned for the week of March 10 in South Texas ranchland. Researchers will run missions twice a day with the […]
AOPA president to speak to Wichita Aero Club
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker will speak March 11 to the Wichita Aero Club. Baker is a longtime general aviation pilot and only the fifth president in the 75-year history of AOPA. Prior to his appointment at AOPA, the Minnesota native served in numerous senior executive roles, including chief operating officer at […]
Tempest teams with Rower Airshows
Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) has teamed with Rower Airshows for SUN ’n FUN 2014. Gary Rower of Rower Airshows is the premier 450-hp Stearman performer in North America, according to Tempest officials. “Gary combines the skill of 40 years and 20,000+ hours in the cockpit with the grace of a truly classic aircraft, the Stearman, to provide audiences […]
Aviation Safety Resources Introduces Life-Saving Smart Recovery System
Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) has selected Pennsylvania-based Inteprod to design and fabricate the control panel for the prototype of its Smart Recovery System (SRS) for general aviation aircraft. The SRS-1 demonstration unit will be unveiled at the 57th Annual Aircraft Electronics Association’s International Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, March 12-15. Working with the ASR […]