A growing government and private sector need for professionals trained in aviation safety has prompted a new degree at Florida Institute of Technology: the Master of Science in Aviation Safety, which is taught 100% through online learning. The degree, offered by the Florida Tech College of Aeronautics, is a companion degree to its Master of […]
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Henriksen Jet Center joins Paragon Aviation Group
Henriksen Jet Center at Austin Executive Airport (EDC) in Texas has joined the Paragon Aviation Group of FBOs. Austin Executive Airport is the newest business aviation airport in the country, located 15 minutes from downtown Austin. “We are so thrilled to become a part of Paragon’s network of FBOs,” Andrew Perry, Executive Director, said. “Henriksen […]
ECi CEO Gary Garvens dies
Gary H. Garvens, owner and chief executive officer of Engine Components International (ECi), passed away, Thursday, May 31, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Garvens began working for the company on Sept. 30, 1960. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he brought new and innovative technologies to the piston engine aircraft industry, company officials note. His optimism […]
Eclipse kicks off production
During the first International Eclipse Dealer and Sales Conference held this past Friday in Albuquerque, Eclipse Aerospace announced the official launch of initial production of the new model Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. Eclipse dealers representing the United States and over 30 countries were on hand as the management team and board of directors for Eclipse […]
Christiansen Aviation celebrates 40th anniversary
Christiansen Aviation at Jones Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, Okla., celebrates a milestone this year — 40 years in business. According to a story in the Tulsa World, owner Bill Christiansen always wanted to be a pilot. The story quotes him: “Aviation gets in your blood. People have a passion for it. Being a pilot […]
Contract awarded for runway project at BVS
The Port of Skagit in Burlington, Wash., has awarded a contract for a major maintenance and standards project on the main runway at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) to Scarsella Bros. Inc. of Seattle. The contractor’s winning bid for construction of the Runway 10-28 Crown Conversion and Longitudinal Gradient Adjustment was $8,562,798.25. That makes the project […]
Air Force Pilot Training Class reunion held at RIR
Over 40 years ago, 59 cadets, members of Air Force Pilot Training Class 70-05, earned their USAF wings at Laughlin AFB, Texas. This spring, 25 of them gathered at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Southern California for a reunion. The three-day event resulted in a lot of hangar flying and tours of local tourist spots. One […]
Two Emmy wins for aviation documentary
“The Restorers — They Were All Volunteers” has earned Emmy awards in two categories this year. Producer Kara Martinelli and Director Adam White won for Writing (Program) and Technical Achievement for their documentary film about the B-25 bomber, “Miss Mitchell,” flying to Dayton to participate in the Doolittle Reunion. The awards were bestowed at the […]
Aspen Avionics cuts price on extended warranty
Aspen Avionics had initiated a price reduction for the company’s Extended Product Warranty Program for Evolution Flight Display products. The program now provides two-year coverage for a small increase over the previous one-year program pricing, company officials said. Customers can now extend Aspen Avionics’ factory warranty by two-year increments. Available through Aspen’s authorized dealer network, […]