FarWest Aviation has become a factory-certified service center for Tecnam Light Sport Aircraft. Located at historic Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., the company also recently earned the designation of Independent Rotax Service Center. Tecnams are powered by Rotax. In addition to servicing Tecnams and Rotax engines, the company overhauls Lycoming and Continental engines, does […]
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Cessna inks deal with Chinese company for Caravans
Cessna Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) and the Shijiazhuang Municipal Government, the next step in an eventual joint venture for the final assembly, sales, and customer support for the Cessna Caravan in China for the Chinese market. “Not only does this continue Cessna’s involvement […]
Warbirds Over Whiteside slated
Warbirds Over Whiteside will be held at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill., July 20-22. Owners of all types of warbird-type airplanes are invited to share in the festivities and comradry. To register your aircraft for our event, or to find out more information, go to WarbirdsOverWhiteside.com.
Marysville Army Airfield to celebrate 70th anniversary
Olivehurst, Calif. — The theme of the June 8-10 Golden West Regional Fly-In & Airshow at Yuba County Airport (MYV) is, “Keeping the Spirit Alive – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Marysville Army Airfield.” The 70th Anniversary of Camp Beale and the Doolittle Raid will also be recognized. Pilots of all types of aircraft from Light Sport […]
Klapmeier named ‘Industry Leader of the Year 2012’
Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year 2012” at AERO Friedrichshafen. The award recognizes leaders in general aviation whose work increases growth and interest in the industry and who exemplify innovation and ingenuity in their business. “The committee is awarding Mr. Klapmeier ‘Industry Leader Of the […]
Pennsylvania airports get economic boost
Twenty-seven airports across Pennsylvania will improve facilities and enhance safety with a $12.6 million investment of federal and state funds, Governor Tom Corbett announced today. “More than 290,000 people in Pennsylvania rely on the aviation industry for jobs,” Corbett said. “It’s vital to maintain investments in these airports so they can continue operating safely and […]
Currituck County adds autogas
One of the most picturesque flying routes down the eastern U.S. coast is over North Carolina’s spectacular Outer Banks. Pilots making the trip now have an even greater reason to overfly the northern end of the Banks since the Currituck County Regional Airport added lead-free, ethanol free autogas last month. According to Airport Commissioner Ed […]
Maryland and Chicago TFRs carry tough words
If you plan to fly anywhere near Thurmont, Maryland (May 18-19) or Chicago (May 19-21) be very careful. Thurmont is playing host to a G-8 Summit while a NATO Summit will be Chicago. Flight Advisory’s for Thurmont and Chicago events have been posted to the FAA website. The language in these advisories are very strong. […]
Alliance formed to promote education worldwide
ThinkGlobalFlight.org is around-the-world flight to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M) education, aviation and aerospace. Students will participate in “educational challenges” developed by Fly To Learn, the educational component of X-Plane. “No aviation experience is needed nor do you need special equipment. Teachers and administrators will find Fly To Learn fun to teach”, stated Fly to Learn’s Randy Witt, also a partner in X-Plane. Think Global Flight’s […]