After the FAA restored full access to the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program, many general aviation pilots contacted the agency to enroll in the program, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association, who report the FAA is on track to transmit an updated list of aircraft blocked at the “ASDI vendor level” […]
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Flying Musicians to perform at Sebring LSA Expo
The Flying Musicians Association is gearing up for the first event of 2012, the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, held in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 19-22. FMA performers will entertain on stage in the AeroShell tent daily, Thursday through Saturday. John Zapp, co-founder of the association, said, “Being invited to the first aviation event of the year […]
AOPA Regional Manager Program extends to Hawaii
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will extend its field representation program to Hawaii. New Western Pacific Regional Manager John Pfeifer now has responsibility for Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona. On Jan. 2, AOPA launched its new Regional Manager Program as a key component of strengthening its commitment to providing representation in every state. In […]
Smyrna Air Center expands Power 90 conversion program
Smyrna Air Center has expanded its United States installation center network for the Power 90 engine conversion program to Mather Aviation in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Mather Aviation is a FAA certified MRO that is recognized as a leader in aircraft maintenance providing comprehensive maintenance of piston, turboprop and jet aircraft, according to Smyrna Air Center […]
NationAir adds to sales team
NationAir Aviation Insurance had added Robert Nadr to its team of aviation insurance professionals as a sales executive. Nadr will handle the company’s general aviation insurance sales in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky and will be based in NationAir’s headquarters in suburban Chicago. “Rob has flown a wide range of the aircraft for which we provide […]
AOPA fights state tax proposals in 2011
Educating legislators on the benefits of general aviation and the effects of well-intentioned, but ill-advised tax proposals that would have hurt the aviation industry and state economies was a big part of advocacy efforts by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2011. States introduced tax proposals targeting general aviation as a way to fix […]
JWN shows signs of life for GA
GA airports are showing the first glimmers of a rebound in Middle Tennessee, according to a report from Nashville Public Radio. Officials at John C. Tune Airport (JWN) are watching a rise in their key indicator – fuel sales — and, good news for all of GA, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority gives some of […]
FBO freebies
AOPA’s Alton Marsh details all the freebies pilots can get at FBOs around the country, starting with wine in Napa Valley. Check it out here.
Racing Aces prepare for Air Race Classic
Pilots Dianna Stanger of Port Lavaca, Texas, and Victoria Holt of Belton, Texas, are already in preparation for the 36th Annual Air Race Classic (ARC). The duo, who make up the Racing Aces team, will be flying a Cirrus Special Edition SR22. The 2012 ARC, an all-women transcontinental air race, which will take place June […]