By Ann Holtgren Pellegreno Despite banner headlines proclaiming that 2011 is the 100th anniversary of naval aviation, sufficient evidence exists to challenge that concept. In my opinion, the first naval aviation flight occurred in November 1910 when Eugene Fly flew from the deck of the U.S.S. Birmingham, anchored in Chesapeake Bay, and landed on a […]
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Tuskegee Airmen featured at Fantasy of Flight
Fantasy of Flight will celebrate Black History Month in February 2012 by kicking off its Fourth Annual Legends & Legacies Symposium Series with a visit from famed World War II heroes, the Tuskegee Airmen, as well as a student essay contest honoring the aviators’ leadership, excellence, advocacy and determination (LEAD). During this three-day limited engagement […]
AAR partners with City Colleges of Chicago
AAR has been selected by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office as aviation industry partner for a new education to careers strategy between the City Colleges of Chicago and private business to prepare residents for jobs in aviation. AAR Chairman and CEO David P. Storch joined Mayor Emanuel for the announcement of the “Colleges to Careers” […]
Condemned dogs get holiday reprieve
This Thursday, Dec. 15, Van Nuys Airport will be the staging area for the departure of approximately 100 dogs of all shapes and sizes that will be transported via private aircraft to loving new families just in time for the holidays. The dogs will arrive on the tarmac at 7:30 AM in a specially designed […]
Dates set for regulatory affairs training course
JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (JDA) will hold its regulatory affairs training course focusing on expanding FAA regulatory affairs knowledge for certificated organizations and individuals, Feb. 14 and 15, 2012, at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. As in the past, the course will be led by former career FAA managers, […]
Gar Kenyon unveils organizational changes
Following a recently completed acquisition of General Pneumatics Corporation of New Jersey, Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense has promoted four key executives. Steven A. Fournier will now serve as Chairman & CEO of Gar Kenyon allowing him to devote his efforts to pursuing acquisitions, business development and focus on the company’s vision for growth. This […]
First solo: Scott Peterson
We recently asked pilots on our Facebook page to share the story of their first solos. Here’s Scott Peterson’s story: “Dec. 8 was the 30th anniversary of my first solo. It took me 7.1 hours and I did that in a Traumahawk. That first solo landing was one of the best I ever made, even […]
Business aviation initiatives promote holiday spirit
The holiday season has always been a time of year when people consider a way to say thanks for all they have. Often, that’s done by donating time and money to support worthwhile humanitarian endeavors. Several initiatives being coordinated through the business aviation community are designed to help people give back, according to a report […]
Teen envisions helicopter of the future
Sikorsky Aircraft and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to be successful inventors, has awarded a California teenager the Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award for envisioning a small unmanned helicopter that could carry relief supplies and electrical power to the scene of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Tharon Trujillo, […]