Aero Services has expanded its avionics business, opening its newest facility in Albuquerque, located at the Cutter Aviation Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) facility. Albuquerque Aero Services entered into an agreement with Cutter Aviation to provide full avionics services at the Cutter ABQ location, further expanding the complement of piston and turbine maintenance services Cutter currently provides […]
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Increasing safety one report at a time
Some pilots call it a “Get Out of Jail Free” card. Others call it a “Cover Your Butt” card. But what the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is all about is improving safety for all pilots. In our last print issue, we debuted a new feature in which we run a variety of general aviation-related […]
Garmin G1000 analysis complete
CAPACG and AvConnect have completed the first-ever detailed analysis of Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The study is associated with an FAA-funded research project — the General Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Research Project — through the Center for General Aviation Research. The ultimate goal is to improve the safety […]
International workshop on electric aircraft standardization slated
ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft will host the International Workshop on Electric Aircraft Standardization March 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakeland, Fla. The workshop is being held in conjunction with Committee F37’s standards development meetings at the 38th Annual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo. The emerging market for electric […]
NC awards grant to LHZ for expansion
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $400,000 in State Aid to Airports funds to Triangle North Executive Regional Airport (LHZ) in Louisburg for a terminal area expansion project. The funds will be used to acquire land for the expansion, which will include additional hangars and an aircraft parking apron. “The […]
FAA bill requires preservation, sharing of vintage aircraft data
Fans of American general aviation are celebrating a landmark victory for the preservation and accessibility of historic aircraft data as the recently passed FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act 2012 (HR 658) makes its way to the White House for President Obama’s signature. The cause for celebration is a small, but significant amendment […]
Naval Centennial watch to be auctioned
After spending 2011 traveling the globe with world-renowned aviators, Breitling’s #1 Naval Centennial Limited Edition Airwolf timepiece will be auctioned online to benefit the National Flight Academy (NFA). The auction of this special piece, which was created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, will begin at 9 .am. EST Feb. 15 online and […]
Recreational aviation gets stake in Forest Service planning
Recreational aviation and backcountry strips in US Forest Service lands recently received a much-needed lift, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes that Forest Service planners must now consider aviation in their plans, whether it be preserving or maintaining backcountry strips. Read the full report here.
Construction begins on new facility for Able Aerospace
Officials from Able Aerospace Services and the City of Mesa, Arizona, held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month to kick off construction of Able’s new on-airport company headquarters. The multi-state celebration is continuing during Heli-Expo 2012 next week in Dallas, Texas, as Able President and CEO Lee Benson and Mesa City Councilwoman Dina Higgins share […]