Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has declared the month of November “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The Commonwealth of Massachusetts becomes the 34th state to recognize the importance of general aviation. General aviation activities at Massachusetts’ 39 airports generate $3.8 billion annually in economic activity and support roughly 28,000 jobs. “With 39 publicly-owned airports and more than […]
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Team approach to flight training
John Post, 21, a CFI at Independence Aviation at Centennial Airport (APA) near Denver, has become one of the country’s youngest airline pilots, joining American Eagle Airlines in Dallas. Post, who won his spot with the airline just a year after earning his CFII, credits his success to Independence Aviation’s total immersion team approach to […]
70-100 Anniversary slated
A hero of the Dec. 7, 1941, Ewa Field battle will be attending the 70-100 Anniversary Ceremony at Kalaeloa Airport, the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, on Dec. 10. The event combines the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Ewa Field with the 100th anniversary of US Marine Corps aviation. MAG-21 […]
Jet Systems at HPN rebrands
As part of an overall rebranding effort, Jet Systems at Westchester County Airport (HPN), formerly Avitat Westchester, has selected Avfuel Corporation as its fuel supplier. “A rebranding effort can be challenging,” said President and CEO Michael Dolphin. “Yet we’re coming along well. Avfuel has a strong brand and wonderful people and will be an asset […]
Auction for Angels slated
The Aviation Club at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Wash., is hosting an Auction for Angels to raise money for Angel Flight West, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. The network of 1,900 pilots throughout the 14 western […]
Fly back in history
Wonder what it was like to fly during the “Golden Age of Travel?” You can find out, thanks to the Oakland Aviation Museum and its Solent flying boat. The second Saturday of each month, the museum caters dinner for between two to eight guests aboard the famous flying boat, which was featured in the hit […]
FAA bill possible by the end of the year?
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached on a long-term funding bill for the FAA after a meeting Tuesday with his counterparts in the Senate, according to a blog post on The Hill, which notes that lawmakers have asked their staffs to come up with solutions to the outstanding […]
FAA, industry to meet about future digital chart costs
The FAA’s decision to begin charging for digital chart products and only distribute them to individuals and companies that have an agreement with the agency’s AeroNav Products branch beginning April 5, 2012, has sparked concern throughout the general aviation industry. According to a report at AOPA.org, association officials and other aviation representatives will meet with […]
Want a chance to log some P-51 time?
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched a fundraising campaign that offers donors a shot at an introductory flight in the dual-control P-51TF Mustang known as “The Little Witch.” Valued at $3,250, the session includes two hours of pre- and post-flight briefings, plus one hour in the aircraft with a Stallion 51 […]