Like so many people, Larry Cutler was fascinated by flight when he was a young boy. And like so many people, that fascination was put on the back burner while life got in the way. But unlike most people, Cutler decided — at the age of 60 — to pursue that fascination. Once he got […]
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AOPA Aviation Summit draws thousands
Rainy weather couldn’t keep more than 7,000 AOPA members and aviation enthusiasts from flocking to AOPA Aviation Summit, Sept. 22 through 24, in Hartford, Conn., where they participated in educational seminars, tested and bought pilot products, and checked out Airportfest. In addition, some 17,000 viewers in 74 countries watched live streaming coverage of the event […]
Senate says ‘go slow’ on 100LL ban
More than one-quarter of the U.S. Senate recently signed a letter to the administrators of the FAA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking those agencies to delay using any regulatory process to eliminate lead in aviation fuels until a suitable replacement can be found. A bipartisan group of 27 senators co-signed the letter, led […]
First Lady of Sun ’n Fun passes away
Sun ’n Fun officials report that Adair Henderson, wife of Billy Henderson, first executive director of Sun ’n Fun has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. “Adair’s support was instrumental from the very beginning and continued for our 37-year history,” officials said. “Her inspiration, planning and care were felt throughout many areas of […]
FAA approves Lambert’s noise compatibility program
The FAA has approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Noise Compatibility Program following a comprehensive two-year study on existing noise levels from aircraft and airport operations. The newly approved program is an update to a 1997 plan. Lambert’s new program continues the mission to address ways to reduce current and future noise levels on communities […]
Court date set for BARR fight
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit announced that it will hear arguments on Dec. 2 in a case brought by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that seeks to overturn the restrictions that the government imposed on the […]
Piper recruiting employees in Wichita
Piper Aircraft is conducting a Wichita career fair from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Century II. The company seeks a number of qualified and experienced aviation professionals for its ongoing aircraft manufacturing activity. “Most of our open positions are for a variety of engineering disciplines but we also have other positions […]
Million Air expands at SLC
Million Air–Salt Lake City has acquired the assets and airport leases of the Salt Lake jetCenter. William Haberstock, President and CEO of Million Air–Salt Lake City, stated, “The Salt Lake jetCenter had an exclusive and loyal clientele. We are excited about the opportunity to earn their loyalty by demonstrating our own exceptional customer service.” In […]
Texas airports face common challenges
Texas airport executives recently gathered in Houston to address common challenges, including the threat of less funding and a weak economy. Executives noted that recent FAA partial shutdowns created additional stress on airports’ financial sustainability, while laws and regulations, both at the federal and state levels, prevent Texas airports from operating efficiently and moving forward […]