UK-based aerobatic team, The RV8tors, are collaborating to display Hartzell Propellers’ Advanced Structural Composite (ASC-II) propeller in airshows across the UK and Europe over the next year. Alister Kay and Andy Hill, The RV8tors, have been flying their Van’s RV8 aircraft as an aerobatic duo since 2010. They expect to perform for more than three […]
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FBO opens new terminal at PVD
Northstar Aviation at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, R.I., recently opened its new executive terminal. The full-service FBO, part of the Avfuel network, sports a lounge as well as access to showers, laundry facilities and a gym. Fully equipped conference rooms are available at no charge. Plane-side catering, onsite rental cars, transportation, accommodation arrangements […]
‘Trial offer’ maintenance plan launched for Honeywell engines
Propulsion International has introduced a trial offer introductory option coupled to a guaranteed “not-to-exceed CAM/Overhaul price” on its Honeywell-backed Group Maintenance Plan (GMP) for TPE-331-series turboprop engines. “Whether they are flying a single aircraft or a large fleet, operators are looking for ways to help control the costs of maintaining and overhauling their Honeywell TPE-331 […]
FlightSafety begins expansion of Teterboro facility
FlightSafety International held a ground breaking ceremony recently to commemorate the expansion and renovation of its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. The Learning Center will increase in size by 50% once the expansion and renovations have been completed. The facility will accommodate up to eight full flight simulators, and offer facilities for emergency training […]
Registration still open for BuildAPlane Teachers’ Day
BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization, in cooperation with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh. The event is scheduled for July 30, and will expose teachers to a variety of programs that allow educators to put aviation in classrooms, from […]
NationAir Insurance creates new division for government clients
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — NationAir Aviation Insurance has created a new company division, the Public Entity Group, to meet the needs of government clients, including airports. “Publicly funded aviation programs have a far greater level of complexity than those of private aviation, and have additional budgetary issues as taxpayer funded entities,” said NationAir President Jeffrey […]
Order out of chaos: The used aircraft market is stabilizing
The downturn for the piston aircraft market is over. The market rebound may not look like the Dow, but it is heading in that direction finally. Good hunting!
Legendary ‘Strega’ to compete at Reno with new pilot
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced this week that legendary Unlimited & Warbird Class (UWRC) racers “Strega,” “Precious Metal,” “Argonaut,” and “Dreadnought,” are the latest entrants into the most recognizable racing class. In a surprising twist, “Strega,” (pictured) which has been flown to victory the past four years by defending champion Steve Hinton, will […]
IMC Club partners with Hartzell to host IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
IMC Club is partnering with Hartzell Propeller and its sister company Hartzell Engine Technologies to host an IFR Proficiency Center from Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2, during AirVenture in Oshkosh. Hartzell has secured a flight-line tent where the IMC Club will host daily IFR “brain teasers” in interactive forums followed by lunch for […]