SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Regional Airport (KSLN) will ring in the New Year with a new FBO on the airfield as Avflight Corp. begins operations Jan. 1. The Salina Airport Authority board of directors approved a new lease agreement for customer service, hangar and fuel storage facilities at the Dec. 18 board meeting. “We […]
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Jeppesen teams with Think Global Flight for give-away
Jeppesen and Think Global Flight have chosen the recipients of the Fall Jeppesen Give-Away. The recipients are eligible to choose from one of two Jeppesen training packages valued at approximately $500-$900. For every $1 donated to Think Global Flight, the supporter is entered to win one of two Jeppesen packages. The first package includes the […]
The hottest trends in GA for 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, Sporty’s President Michael Wolf takes time to look back at the year that was and identify trends the folks at Sporty’s have seen developing in general aviation. “And, of course, we have to lead off with…what else?,”he begins. iPad becomes the cockpit hub. ADS-B has been a hot topic for […]
Dates and theme set for AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in
The Antique Airplane Association and Air Power Museum have set the theme for next year’s invitational fly-in, slated for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, as “Stars of the Sky & Screen.” One of the best venues for inspiring interest in aviation today, as well as throughout the last 100 years of flight, can be found […]
PPG donates $5,000 to Future of Flight Foundation
SEATTLE – The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Future of Flight Foundation (FoFF) to support a program that exposes local students to various STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers and challenges them to master cutting-edge solutions for various scientific concepts. The grant was made on behalf of the PPG Industries’ Seattle […]
University Aviation Association elects new officers
Dr. Julie Speakes of Delta State University recently assumed the University Aviation Association’s (UAA) top elected position as president for 2013-14. As one of her first official duties, President Speakes announced the election of Dr. Mary Niemczyk to a one-year term as president elect and Dr. Wendy Beckman to a two-year term as treasurer. Members […]
Duncan Aviation celebrates 50 years in Lincoln
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned aircraft support facility in North America, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. It was on Dec. 5, 1963, that Donald Duncan incorporated Duncan Beechcraft-Lincoln. From a family farm, selling surplus government airplanes and a car dealership in Clarinda, Iowa, to a Beechcraft distributer in Omaha, Neb., […]
Wichita Aero Club scholarship fund gets $10,000 boost
The Wichita Aero Club has received a $10,000 grant to its scholarship fund from BBA Aviation’s Charitable Giving Program. BBA Aviation is the parent company of Signature Flight Support, which operates an FBO at Wichita Midcontinent Airport and at 64 other locations across the United States. Signature Flight Support is the world’s largest network of […]
GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 Turbofan Engine certified
The FAA has awarded Part 33 certification to GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 turbofan engine, certifying its airworthiness and setting the stage for the production of this all-new engine, which will power the new HondaJet. The HF120 engine’s airworthiness certification follows an extensive ground and flight test program that involved 13 engines. During its certification […]