Internet aviation retailer PilotMall.com has announced the winners of the 2013 Bahamas Pilot Challenge conducted for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Pilot Mall founder Neil Glazer, one of 13 Bahamas Flying Ambassadors who promote aviation tourism to the islands, administered the contest for North American flyers. More than 100 pilots entered the challenge seeking prizes […]
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MIT researchers seek your help with study
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s International Center for Air Transportation is studying the impact of ADS-B traffic and weather services — and they want your input. According to the MIT researchers, the goal of the study is to determine how general aviation pilots value and use these services. ADS-B — […]
FAA advances UND in its Safety Management System program
You’ve seen them on the boss’s bookshelf: Unwieldy binders stuffed with safety rules and regulations, the kind no one reads until report time. That’s the standard joke. But at the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace), safety across all professions and departments is no joke. “It’s a deeply ingrained […]
Goodyear unveils new blimp, launches contest to find name
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently unveiled an all-new, state-of-the-art version of its world-famous icon, the Goodyear Blimp. The new airship is larger, faster, and more maneuverable, according to company officials.The new blimp was introduced to media, Goodyear associates and dealers at an event held at Goodyear’s Wingfoot Lake hangar in […]
GAO study highlights realities of pilot shortage
The lack of opportunities for aspiring pilots to build flight time required to advance to the right seat of a regional airliner is among the factors leading to the shortage of qualified pilots now confronting the U.S. airline industry, according to a study recently published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at the request of […]
Unmanned aircraft put to the test as South Texas FAA test site prepares for operation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continued 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 last week over South Texas ranchland. Researchers conducted missions twice a day with the university’s RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), […]
Landmark expands to ACY
Landmark Aviation has acquired Midlantic Jet Aviation and Midlantic Jet Charters at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in New Jersey. The facility will offer FBO and charter services. Landmark will operate out of the existing Midlantic Jet facility located at ACY. The location offers a pilot lounge, executive conference room, flight planning center, and nearly […]
Flight Center Development Council meets
Manassas, Va. — A group of flight training school owners from multiple states along the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic region met recently as Diamond Flight Center Development Council members to plan their further growth and market expansion. The group focused on their growth strategies, flight center best practices and utilization of Diamond programs such as […]
Revised date set for Aviation Summit
Lift Event Management recently adjusted the date of its planned 2014 Aviation Summit in Palm Springs to Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Lift Principal, Marco Parrotto explained the move, “We are dedicated to creating a world-class event for our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. The excitement surrounding the launch of Aviation Summit has been sensational. When a number […]