Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired ExcelAire, LLC, an FBO, aircraft charter and management company based at MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, New York. ExcelAire is a provider of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport and has a strong market share of fuel uplift, 20 large cabin aircraft under management through its Part 135 Charter […]
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Pacific Coast Dream Machines show expands to two days
The Pacific Coast Dream Machine, a festival of magnificent machines, including general aviation aircraft, has expanded to two days this year, set for April 28-29, at Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) in California. The show will feature 2,000 flying, driving and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The 22nd annual show is expanding […]
Pompeo to be featured at Wichita Aero Club gala
Congressman Mike Pompeo from Kansas’ Fourth District will be the keynote speaker and participate in the presentation of the Wichita Aero Club’s second annual trophy to Spirit AeroSystems and its chief executive officer Jeff Turner this weekend. Spirit and Turner were selected by the Club’s Selection Committee to receive the 2011 award from among seven […]
Odd are good to beat user fees in 2012
The first question AOPA President Craig Fuller fielded from the audience of about 150 attending his pilot town hall Jan. 20 in Sebring, Fla., was about user fees, according to a report at AOPA.org. What are the chances of stopping the latest push? an attendee wanted to know. The odds are good, Fuller said — […]
Congress reaches deal on FAA reauthorization
Reuters is reporting that Congressional leaders reached a breakthrough compromise on Friday on the most difficult issue holding up action on long-stalled FAA reauthorization. Leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives agreed to modify politically charged language on how airline unions conduct their elections, partly meeting Republican demands to reform U.S. oversight of representation […]
Airport mural depicts heroes of ‘Red Tails’
History takes the spotlight this week with the new release, “Red Tails,” which focuses on the African-American airmen who trained at the Tuskegee Institute and soared into combat to help the U.S. win air battles during World War II. Some of those same Tuskegee Airmen featured in the new film are also part of a […]
CAF, Tuskegee Airmen forge alliance
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) have forged a new alliance to support aviation participation and enhance World War II education in youth and adults across the country. “Since the mid-1990s, the CAF has been honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and using their inspiring story of overcoming adversity in order to serve […]
Indy FBOs charged up for Super Bowl
Travelers to this year’s Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 are in for a “super” experience. Avfuel-branded FBOs are prepared to kick off the festivities with bonus AVTRIP Point promotions, Big Game parties and much more. Avfuel FBOs in and around Indianapolis are offering: 417: Dixie Chopper Air (Greencastle) – […]
CPS slates Rotax training classes
California Power Systems has scheduled Rotax certified training classes from Feb. 14 through the 23. CPS is conducting the classes in its new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from 2 Stroke Service and Maintenance Training all the way to 912/914 Heavy Maintenance Training. Professional mechanics, as well […]