TEMECULA, Calif. — Quicksilver Aeronautics has produced more than 15,000 kit-built aircraft since the early 1970s, but so far it has not been a player in the U.S. defense community. Thanks to a collaboration with IDENT, LLC, that may be changing. IDENT has submitted a proposal for support and expansion of U.S. border security, using […]
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Harrison Ford to receive humanitarian award at NBAA2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present actor and pilot Harrison Ford with the NBAA’s Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership at the Opening General Session of the association’s 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas on Oct. 22. In addition to his work as an outspoken champion […]
Going to NBAA? There’s an app for that
The NBAA2013 Mobile App is now available for the iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free app will allow attendees to prepare for the show Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. It also will serve as a useful reference all year long, NBAA officials note. The NBAA2013 Mobile […]
‘Misprint’ of a famous misprint released
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Postal Service has printed 100 additional sheets of stamps of the recently issued Inverted Jenny stamp — but with the plane flying right-side up. These limited edition stamps were circulated with the recent issue of the most famous “misprinted” stamp. Customers who recently purchased the new Inverted Jenny stamp could have […]
Hunt still on for submissions for The Photo Issue
Airplanes are among the most photogenic beings on — or above — earth. Have you taken a picture you are particularly proud of? Would you like to share it with our 92,000 monthly print readers? If so, send it to Janice Wood with image details by Oct. 14.
CAP to perform critical missions during shutdown
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The Civil Air Patrol will continue to perform emergency and disaster response missions authorized by the Air Force during the federal government shutdown. CAP annually participates in 90% of America’s inland search and rescue missions. CAP saved 32 lives in 2012 while conducting 700 search and rescue missions, nine […]
Air Force museum closed due to shutdown
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is temporarily closed due to the federal government shutdown. All museum events and activities have been suspended until an appropriation bill or continuing resolution is enacted.
VIP parking garage with valet service opens at TME
HOUSTON — Now open at Houston Executive Airport (TME) is a new VIP parking garage. At 17,500 square feet, the garage is an added amenity to a long list of airport offerings at the west Houston facility, said Andrew Perry, executive director for Houston Executive Airport and Austin Executive Airport. “At Houston Executive Airport, we […]
STC approved for MT composite prop for Cirrus with FIKI
BLOOMER, Wis. — Flight Resource, the world’s largest distributor of MT Propellers, reports that an STC has been approved to install 4-blade MT composite propellers on the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T, including those with Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This upgrade provides up to 17 pounds of weight savings, turbine-like smoothness, reduced noise (inside and out), and […]