Josh Eichel earned his learner’s permit to drive a car and flew his first solo on the same day in November at Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM). According to a story in the News-Transcript, the Marlboro, N.J., teenager, who had been working toward the solo flight since 8th grade, noted that his Mom thinks flying is […]
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AAR recruiting A&Ps
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — AAR has job openings for 70 aircraft mechanics at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) station in Duluth, Minn., and is expanding recruitment to the Twin Cities with a job fair on Jan. 23. From 1 to 7 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America, AAR recruiters will be […]
Bristell names US Aviation authorized service facility
Bristell USA has appointed US Aviation at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas to provide Factory Authorized Service for the Bristell Light-Sport Aircraft. US Aviation have been a Rotax Service Center for many years with six Rotax trained, full time A&Ps on staff. “Bristell audited the US Aviation facility and found the capability requirements and the […]
GA accidents fall slightly in 2011
According to just-released statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board, there was a slight drop in general aviation fatalities in 2011. The total number of deaths in aviation increased from 476 to 494 in 2011, with about 90% involving fatalities in general aviation, according to NTSB officials. Although general aviation fatalities account for the majority […]
Sebring LSA Expo takes off
The Sebing U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — considered the premiere Light-Sport Aircraft show in the country — takes off today, Jan. 17, and runs through Jan. 20. The show continues to get bigger and better each year. Look for a full recap of all the happenings at the show in posts to come, as well […]
Cirrus introduces Generation 5
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its new SR-Series aircraft lineup for 2013, which is dominated by an increase in load carrying capability for the SR22 and SR22T. Increasing the certified gross weight to 3,600 lbs. for both SR22 and SR22T, this new utility and flexibility allows an extra person, substantial extra baggage or cargo all while […]
GA may get its own runway at IAD for the inauguration
Officials at Dulles International may close the airport’s westernmost runway to accommodate hundreds of private planes expected to descend on the region for President Barack Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 21, according to a report in The Washington Post. The report notes that airport officials expect 300 to 600 arrivals in the three-day period leading up […]
SkyQuest International named Kodiak dealer
SkyQuest International has been appointed an authorized dealer for the Quest Kodiak. SkyQuest Kodiak Sales Africa is the exclusive Quest Kodiak dealer for the continent of Africa, and SkyQuest Kodiak Sales USA is the exclusive dealer for the U.S. Mid-Atlantic states of North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio. In addition to […]
Freddy Cabanas dies in Cozumel crash
Aerobatic pilot Fred Cabanas died Tuesday, Jan. 15, in an aviation accident near Cozumel, Mexico, according to a report in the Miami Herald. Passenger Jorge Lopez Vives, host of an extreme sports program, also died in the crash that occurred at a private airfield on the southern island of Cozumel in the state of Quintana […]