Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of Diamond Aircraft’s DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engine AE300 jet-fuel piston diesel powerplant. “The Austro Engine-powered DA42 is a great performer and we have already produced new aircraft and completed many conversions to Austro power of the first generation Thielert powered DA42s […]
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Geico Skytypers launch 2012 airshow season
As the airshow season kicks into high gear, the GEICO Skytypers begin their 2012 season at the Lauderdale Air Show in Florida April 28-29. The team’s first eight shows provide back-to-back opportunities to see their performance at venues along the East Coast from Fort Lauderdale to Jones Beach, N.Y. In 2011, a new airshow routine […]
John Lyon receives lifetime achievement award
Tom Wathen, chairman of board for The Wathen Center, has presented John Lyon with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes service to the Wathen Center and Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. Cited, among other accomplishments, was Lyon’s 12 years of service as the first president of the Wathen Foundation. During that time he also […]
US Aviation launches aircraft sales
Already offering flight training, fueling, maintenance, avionics sales and installation, US Aviation has now added aircraft sales and brokering to its line-up. “It was a natural progression in our development,” said Scott Severen, Director of Business Development at US Aviation, based at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas. “We have been rapidly expanding as a regional […]
Five join Hall of Fame board
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has added five aviation leaders to its board of trustees: Retired Army four star General Richard “Dick” Cody, 2011 NAHF Enshrinee Harry Robertson, attorney Geraldine Carolan, Air Force acquisition expert Frances Duntz, and financial professional Mark Sparling. Chairman of the board Phil Roberts said, “We are delighted to […]
FBO offers specials for Kentucky Derby
Aircraft Specialists Inc., located 15 minutes by car from the Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, is offering customers triple AVTRIP points on fuel purchases, as well as fuel discounts on quantity purchases. Points and discounts are available May 3-7. Meanwhile, pilots remaining at the FBO can enjoy a cookout held just for […]
Aspen debuts altitude pre-select for King 200 autopilots
Aspen Avionics has added an optional KFC 200 altitude preselect integration kit to the Aspen AML STC. The kit was developed and is distributed globally by Avionik Straubing of Germany. This FAA approval authorizes integration of the APS4A Altitude Preselect System with the Evolution Flight Display System, and enables the KFC200 autopilot to automatically capture […]
Airport director featured speaker at museum series
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold its next monthly program as part of its Second Saturday@Museum speaker series on Saturday, May 12, featuring Mark Brewer, director of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The airport is a $1.24 billion economic engine and job creator for the region. It has the complexity and challenges of a […]
SunState provides plane for Air Race Classic
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) aviation business, SunState Aviation, will provide an airplane for the 2012 Air Race Classic (ARC). Flying for TeamUp, pilot Leah Dunn and co-pilot Joan Evert will use SunState’s plane to compete in the 2,681-mile, cross-country race, starting in Arizona and ending in Ohio. “Joan and I are excited to raise funds […]