This November, Disney salutes National Aviation History Month, a month-long celebration of U.S. aviation’s storied past, with the release of the family adventure “PLANES” on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on Nov. 19, and through educational partnerships with aviation museums across the country. Beginning Nov. 5, select aviation museums will feature “PLANES”-inspired learning materials […]
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Governors recognize general aviation in October
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia officially recognized general aviation within their states during the month of October. Kitzhaber declared the month as “Aviation Appreciation Month,” making it the 49th state to issue such a proclamation. In addition, Patrick declared October “General Aviation Month” in […]
Duncan Aviation adds Portland engine services
Duncan Aviation has opened its 10th Rapid Response engine location at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. Duncan Aviation has been providing mobile engine services in the area since 2010 with a Rapid Response location in Seattle, company officials noted. From the beginning, the Seattle team has been on the run, traveling throughout the area […]
AOPA calls lawsuit to close Santa Monica Airport meritless
Officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) say a federal lawsuit filed Oct. 31 by the City of Santa Monica against the FAA lacks “any merit in law.” In its lawsuit, the Santa Monica City Council asks the court to give the city clear title to the site of the Santa Monica Municipal […]
First flight: e-Go
The e-Go prototype took to the skies for the first time Oct. 24 in England. Chief Test Pilot was Keith Dennison for the design, which has been in development for the past 10 years, according to Giotto Castelli, who is leading the effort to bring the one-seat plane to market. “I believe the canard design […]
Historic aircraft returns to Lambert
ST. LOUIS — After a two-year hiatus, a historic plane once owned by Charles Lindbergh has returned to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to hang once again over the C Concourse Checkpoint in Terminal 1. The Missouri History Museum recently completed a nine-hour installation of the 1934 D-127 Monocoupe aircraft. Wings and other equipment were […]
New name for Spirit Avionics
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Avionics is now operating under the registered trade name Spirit Aeronautics. “The name Spirit Avionics has been a core element of our business since 2000 but it doesn’t accurately convey our evolving business, which is more than just avionics, although we remain a premier avionics service company,” said Rick Ochs, chairman […]
Companies partner to open Williston Jet Center
WILLISTON, N.D. — Fargo Jet Center has entered into a joint venture with Denver-based Ross Aviation and Williston-based Overland Aviation to buy the assets of the current FBO at Sloulin Field International Airport (KISN). The new FBO will operate as Williston Jet Center. “The joint venture between Ross, Overland and Fargo Jet brings together the […]
New life for KCPC
By BILL WALKER When the airport in Whiteville, N.C., got a little down on its luck, a local pilot and his wife stepped in to right the situation. Phil and Mary Edwards began managing the rundown county airport just outside this North Carolina city in 2004 and within a few short years turned it into […]