The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) reports that Matthew Groh, a freshman at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the recipient of the 2013 Navigate Your Future Scholarship. The Navigate Your Future Scholarship was established in 2012 as an annual scholarship awarded to one college student each year to help them further their education […]
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FltPlan offers current fuel prices for 3,300 FBOs
FltPlan is now offering up-to-date fuel price information for more than 3,300 FBOs on its website and mobile apps. The fuel price listing is designed to offer pilots a single source to look up fuel prices without having to call the FBO or leave the website or app, according to company officials. FltPlan has hired […]
Air Orlando Maintenance names Conway parts manager
Air Orlando Maintenance at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida has named Mary-Anne Conway Parts Manager. In addition to managing the department, her duties will include warranty administration, marketing research and customer support.
Air Elite Network grows to 32 FBOs
World Fuel Services reports that the Air Elite Network is continuing to grow with the addition of Concord Regional Airport (KJQF), located in Concord, N.C., and Quintessentially Aviation Handling, located at Shannon Airport (EINN) in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Owned and operated by the city of Concord, Concord Regional Airport’s 24-hour FBO is located 15 […]
Senator Inhofe’s son dies in crash
A source close to Sen. Jim Inhofe has confirmed that his son, Dr. Perry Inhofe, was on board a plane that crashed near Owasso, Okla., on Sunday, according to KOCO.com. Inhofe, an orthopedic surgeon in Tulsa, was a long-time pilot and CFI. At this year’s AirVenture, his son, and student, flew the family’s Grumman to […]
Collin County Regional Airport renamed McKinney National Airport
McKINNEY, TEXAS — The McKinney City Council has approved changing the name of Collin County Regional Airport to McKinney National Airport. The decision follows the city’s purchase of the airport and the start of city operations as the airport’s FBO, McKinney Air Center. “The new name reflects the status of McKinney National Airport as one […]
Texas governor declares November Aviation Appreciation Month
For the third consecutive year, Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed November as “Aviation Appreciation Month” in the state of Texas to recognize the value of general aviation. In his proclamation, Perry called the aviation industry in the state “critical to our economy and to our way of life.” “What makes Texas so unique and so […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals due Dec. 15
Deadline for applications for a Wolf Aviation Fund grant has been set for Dec. 15. Each year the Wolf Aviation Fund provides grants for a number of individuals and organizations doing great work in general aviation. To date more than 350 awards have been given, providing worthy applicants the funding and recognition that is so […]
Wichita Aero Club Trophy to be presented to Cessna chairman emeritus
WICHITA — The fourth annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy will be presented to former Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman Russell W. Meyer, Jr. Meyer was selected by the Club’s Selection Committee from among 15 nominees. The WAC Trophy will be presented at the Wichita Aero Club’s annual Trophy Gala at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton at […]