Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) President and CEO Craig Fuller Wednesday praised a decision by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), to lift his hold on the nomination of Michael Huerta as administrator of the FAA, noting that the agency requires consistent leadership at a time of wide-ranging changes in the nation’s aviation system. “Michael Huerta […]
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Cessna inks deal with Chinese company for Caravans
Cessna Aircraft Co. has entered into a contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) to form a joint venture company to conduct final assembly of Cessna Caravans in China for the Chinese market. The joint venture contract also contemplates the possibility of designing and assembling new models of utility turboprop aircraft in […]
EAA Holiday Auction under way
Each year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hosts its Spirit of the Holidays online auction, with this year’s auction already under way. This year 52 items are up for auction, ranging from B-17 or Ford Tri-Motor type ratings — with the value designated as “priceless” — a special once-in-a-lifetime AirVenture VIP package, which includes weekly […]
Aviation art and a higher calling
SEATTLE — On Dec. 8, renowned portrait and aviation artist John Shaw will share his thoughts about his craft, World War II aviation and the stories that inspire his paintings. Joining Shaw is aviation historian Larry Chambers. This unique program will blend tales of the war’s heroism with recent stories about the peace time heroics […]
Tom Schad’s signature look
It’s not unusual to see a leather A2 flight jacket at AirVenture, but when it comes to a unique A2, Tom Schad of Gainesville, Texas, may have the granddaddy of them all. Schad is the proud owner of a customized A2 that bears the signatures of some of the most famous names in aviation. According […]
North Dakota eyed for UAS ‘mall’
By JUAN MIGUEL PEDRAZA In a visit to Grand Forks, N.D, just ahead of election day, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) got a good look at a spot for a mall — an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) mall. A key spot on the tour was the University of North Dakota’s UAS facilities. UND would be a […]
SUN ’n FUN hires Executive Director of Education
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — SUN ’n FUN has named Lori Bradner Executive Director of Education, charged with leading the transition of the Florida Air Museum “as it becomes a world class, aviation-based, interactive educational experience,” officials said. The new “Aerospace Science Center” will use aviation values and traditions to help students of […]
Aviation resources for K-12 teachers now online
The Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently expanded its online Resource Center. In addition to content tailored to flight, ground, avionics, and maintenance technology instructors, new material has been added specifically for K-12 teachers and educators involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Although most of the content in the Resource […]
OK3 AIR unveils multiple upgrades at 36U
SALT LAKE CITY – The FBO OK3 AIR recently unveiled multiple upgrades at the Heber City Municipal Airport (36U) to further accommodate general aviation needs. The airport’s latest upgrades include updates to the airport approach and weather forecasting systems, a state-of-the-art de-icing truck, and a 10,000-square-foot hangar. The night limitation to the GPS approach to […]