LANSING, MICH – With a letter in hand from Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, Recreational Aviation Foundation Michigan state liaison Brad Frederick reports the RAF has cleared the first hurdle in re-opening of North Fox Island airstrip. Located in Lake Michigan, 20 miles northwest of Charlevoix, the scenic strip has remained closed for several years. […]
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Embry-Riddle inks deal with Diamond Aircraft
At the 50th Annual International Paris Air Show, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Dr. John P. Johnson and Diamond Aircraft Industries CEO Christian Dries signed a partnership agreement to establish the manufacturer’s presence at the university’s Daytona Beach Campus. As part of the agreement, Diamond will expand its current international Research & Development program and other […]
Heart of Texas Airshow to make its debut in September
In a year when so many airshows have been cancelled due to sequestration, D&D Marketing Concepts Inc. will debut The Heart Of Texas Airshow Sept. 28 at Texas State Technical College Airport (CNW) in Waco, Texas. The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises to provide something for everyone in an action-packed day of fun for the […]
New name for Florida aviation association
The Florida Aviation Trades Association members agreed to a name change to better describe exactly who they are and what they represent — The Florida Aviation Business Association. The decision was made at the annual conference held June 10–12 in Naples, Fla. The association also held the election for officers and board members. The following […]
Renting an airplane just got easier
The process of renting an airplane should be as easy as renting a car. Hopefully you’ve heard of OpenAirplane before now, but in case you haven’t, renting an airplane just got easier. Rod Rakic, co-founder of OpenAirplane, announced via email on Monday the first six operators (see list below) have opened: New York – Academy of Aviation at […]
Avemco donates to museum
Avemco Insurance Co. recently donated $2,000 to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum to support its acquisition of a classic 1956 Fairchild C-123K aircraft. According to a report in the Hagerstown Herald-Mail, the donation is part of the Avemco General Aviation Community Support Initiative.
Students begin building planes
The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition began today to assemble two Glasair Sportsman aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington. The building process will take two weeks. The teams — each consisting of four students, a teacher and […]
Reno Air Races debuts new racing class for 50th anniversary
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will unveil the Unlimited Warbird Racing Class at the 50th annual National Championship Air Races this September. Headquartered in northern Nevada, the Unlimited Warbird Racing Class (UWRC) was formed to take the place of the previous Unlimited Racing Division of the National Air Racing Group. The UWRC has secured […]
GippsAero rolls out 200th Airvan
MORWELL, Australia — GippsAero reports that the 200th GA8 Airvan has rolled off the production line in the company’s Latrobe Valley manufacturing facility. Authorized sales and support dealer, Hawker Pacific, took delivery of the aircraft during a company-wide celebration. The 200th GA8 is a turbocharged Airvan, with a full-fuel payload as equipped of more than […]