The 20-year-old “Barefoot Bandit” was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to dozens of charges, according to a Fox News report. Colton Harris-Moore gained international notoriety while evading police across America in stolen planes, boats and cars during a two-year crime spree. What captured the general aviation community’s interest […]
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AeroTwin Engine to be produced in New Zealand
AeroTwin Motors reports that it has sold production assets and licensed improvements to establish AeroTwin sport aircraft engine production in New Zealand. Aeromotors Ltd., a New Zealand company, organized by former AeroTwin engine consultant and inventor W.L. White, plans to produce AeroTwin engines and develop new engines. White has arranged a combination of government and […]
Baer Air joins Avfuel network
The Avfuel-branded network of FBOs has expanded with the addition of Baer Air FBO Services, operating at Florida’s Melbourne International Airport (MLB). A division of Baer Air, Inc., an FAA-certified charter service, Baer Air FBO will now offer Avfuel products and solutions in addition to the range of services already provided. Baer Air received approval […]
FlightSafety promotes Robayo
FlightSafety International has promoted Danny Robayo to assistant manager of its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. He joined FlightSafety at the Teterboro Learning Center in 1991 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including pilot and maintenance training instructor for the Dassault Falcon 10, Falcon 50 and Falcon 50EX […]
‘Sheriff One’ takes off
“Sheriff One” has begun flying missions for the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in California. “Sheriff One” is the call sign used by the new Flight Design CTLE operated by the sheriff’s department. Captain David Williams is the spark plug behind the county’s acquisition of the Flight Design Light-Sport Aircraft to be used for law enforcement […]
Reno Air Races to continue in 2012
A Reno television station is reporting that the Reno Air Races will continue in 2012. They quote CEO Mike Houghton as saying it is his objective to have a full event next year. He says there is some work left to be done to make sure they can get the necessary permits to have the […]
Number of GA fatal accidents down in 2010
The number of general aviation fatalities fell in 2010 to 450, down from 478 in 2009, according to recently released figures from the National Transportation Safety Board. Overall transportation fatalities decreased to 34,925 in 2010 from 35,994 in 2009. A majority of those deaths were on U.S. roads (32,885).
Hall of Fame Class of 2012 unveiled
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) revealed the names of the four individuals elected for enshrinement in 2012, the organization’s 50th anniversary: Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, Keith Ferris, late Lt. Gen. Elwood R. “Pete” Quesada, and late Richard T. Whitcomb. Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, a record-setting pilot who learned to fly at age 12, was the […]
Connecticut museum Toys for Tots collection a success
The Connecticut Air & Space Center’s second annual toy collection for Toys for Tots was a rousing success, officials said. Working with the Bridgeport Marine Corp League, the airport community in and around Sikorsky Memorial Airport wanted to make sure that there were many smiling faces this Christmas. Stanziale’s Restaurant hosted the collection site in […]