Jack Pelton’s departure as Cessna’s chairman, CEO and president comes during one of the most challenging times in the company’s history, according to a story in the Wichita Eagle, which quotes the head of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Pete Bunce: “Jack has been a tireless industry leader, and we owe him a huge debt […]
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Michelin inks deal with Rob Holland
Michelin Aircraft Tires has signed a sponsorship agreement with aerobatics expert pilot Rob Holland. Holland, the 2008 World Advanced Aerobatic Champion, will feature Michelin Air tires on his plane at the 2011 World Aerobatics Championships, as well as showcase his plane for Michelin at a number of air shows in 2011. “Rob is known across […]
Piper delivers Warriors to college
Piper Aircraft Inc. recently delivered two new Piper Warrior aircraft to Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York. In addition, the college which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, plans to purchase a new Piper Arrow. The nearly $1 million purchase of the three aircraft will expand Farmingdale’s learning fleet to […]
CAF’s Red, White & Loud to take part in AirVenture
The world’s only flight-worthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI, and country music star/pilot Aaron Tippin will take the CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour to the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” EAA AirVenture July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “We are thrilled to bring the CAF’s ‘Red, White & Loud Tour’ to EAA AirVenture. Country […]
Wathen Foundation receives $541,000
The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has received three donations, totaling $541,000. The gifts, in amounts of $1,000, $40,000 and $500,000, were made to sustain existing programs and help launch a number of new programs that will provide educational and training experiences while advancing the cause of general aviation. “The foundation is extremely grateful for the […]
The busiest airport in the world — for a week
From new FBO to a solar farm, the future looks bright for LAL Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is the busiest airport in the world — at least for one week every year when the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In is going on. And while that week is crazy busy, airport officials want you to know there’s […]
FAA installs 150th Alaska weather camera
In an ongoing effort to improve aviation safety in Alaska, the FAA has turned on its 150th weather camera in Talkeetna, a village whose airport is the hub for mountain climbing and sightseeing flights to Mt. McKinley. Aviation cameras are positioned to view sky conditions around airports, air routes and mountain passes. They provide pilots […]
WWII Fighter Aircraft Foundation joins forces with Stallion 51
The “Horse and the Hun” will be hangared together at Stallion 51’s facilities located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. WWII Fighter Aircraft Foundation and the rare FW190 Weisse Eins restoration project is moving its restoration center and museum to Stallion 51 Corporation’s Hangar 2, sharing space with Stallion 51’s “Crazy Horse.” The […]
International Learn To Fly Day May 21
Dreams of flight will become reality for tens of thousands as the second annual International Learn to Fly Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, will connect aviators with those who have always wanted to discover flight. International Learn to Fly Day is an aviation community-wide effort helping people of all ages take that first step […]