Swift Enterprises, which is developing a biofuel alternative to 100LL, has completed an informal round of testing of its high-octane, unleaded, sustainable aviation gasoline in an unmodified World War II-era radial engine. More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises‘ 100SF powered a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted […]
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Education can replace third-class medical
In his latest blog, EAA’s Mac McClellan states that the petition by EAA and AOPA to allow required medical education to replace the third-class medical for recreational flying is the first proposal that can not only improve safety, but more importantly, be approved by the FAA. Read his full blog post here.
Lecture recalls Cal Rogers’ epic 1911 flight
On Nov. 5 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, aviation historian and author Mike Lavelle will present the sometimes-madcap story of the first flight across the United States, “Flying Cross Country with Your Wife, Mother and the Navy in 1911.” In 1911 aviator Cal Rodgers tried to win the $50,000 prize offered by publisher […]
Sennheiser promotes Falcone
Effective Jan. 1, John Falcone, president and CEO of Sennheiser Electronic Corp. in Old Lyme, Conn., will be promoted to the position of Vice President Sales, Americas. In his new position Falcone will head business in the entire Americas region, encompassing the United States, Canada and Latin America. Having run Sennheiser Electronic Corp., the US […]
Piper suspends jet development
Piper Aircraft is indefinitely suspending further development of the Piper Altaire business jet following a review to align the company’s business goals with the light jet market outlook, investment strategies and overall economic forecasts. “Following an evaluation of Altaire development and light jet forecasts, we determined the best course of action for the company going […]
New Jersey Airport Challenge prizes awarded
The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition recently awarded three prizes to New Jersey pilots who successfully completed the second annual New Jersey Airport Challenge. The New Jersey Airport Challenge tests pilots’ skills by providing an incentive to fly to all of the airports that participate in the MAAC-sponsored event. This year, 27 airports agreed to take part […]
Space-age charity auction previewed
NASA’s Space Shuttle Program may have ended but enthusiasm for space exploration continues to grow. To show their support, more than 80 astronauts have come together to launch a charity fundraiser that will give fans a chance to own a piece of America’s greatest adventure, all while raising money for scholarships. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s […]
Cessna 150-152 Fly-In recognizes volunteer
Robert A. McKenzie, an attorney with the law firm Arnstein & Lehr, was awarded the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation’s 2011 Gordon Ellis Award. The award is presented each year to a volunteer who best exemplifies Gordon Ellis’ spirit of selfless effort at the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In in Iowa. The Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation is a […]
Avfuel collaborates on new FBO at BHX
Avfuel and Eurojet Aviation, which recently announced that Avfuel would brand Eurojet Aviation, the locally based FBO at the George Best Belfast City Airport (EGAC/BHD), are collaborating on fuel, sales and marketing for Eurojet’s newest planned FBO location at Birmingham Airport (EGBB/BHX). The airport, located to the north west of London, is expected to play […]