2011-2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Stallion 51 Corp. In honor of the silver anniversary, Stallion 51 is planning a “virtual” Class of 51 Reunion. The Kissimmee, Fla.-based company is asking the thousands of people who have flown the Mustang over the years to collect their photos and stories to share with Stallion 51. There […]
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Princeton Airport celebrates centennial
In an era when GA airports are continually under attack, New Jersey’s Princeton Airport (39N) is celebrating something spectacular this month: Its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1911 with a few flights by early aviators, the airport is now an anchor for the surrounding community, according to officials. The airport, which offers everything from maintenance to […]
Retired Lockheed chief to get Wings Club award
The Wings Club in New York will honor NormanAugustine, first president and now retired chairman and CEO of the Lockheed Martin Corp., with the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club will present the award on Friday, October 21, at its 69th Annual Dinner-Dance to be held […]
World War II bomber and fighter rides at Museum of Flight this weekend
Flying season begins at The Museum of Flight in Seattle with rides in the Liberty Foundation’s Boeing B-17 bomber and Curtiss P-40 fighter on April 30 and May 1. Both aircraft are part of the Liberty Foundation’s “Salute to the Veterans Tour.” Bomber rides are in Liberty Belle, a restored World War II B-17 bomber, […]
1940’s ball slated at Boulder Airport
A 1940’s USO style show will be part of a World War II-era ball at the Boulder Airport in Colorado. Enjoy a night of dancing with World War II planes/flybys, military vehicles, re-enactors and The Hot Tomatoes, a 1940’s big band under the nose of a World War II bomber. Enter the “Authentic Attire” costume […]
First Kansas economic summit focuses on aviation
Kansas needs to adopt a more favorable tax policy and end unnecessary or non-essential regulations to grow the aviation industry in the state. That was one of the main messages delivered to state officials on Monday, April 25, in Wichita by representatives from aviation manufacturing and aerospace businesses at Gov. Sam Brownback’s first Economic Summit. […]
Kyle & Amanda Franklin Benefit Air Show slated
The Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Nevada will host the first annual Aviation Roundup Aug. 27-28, with this year’s event a benefit for Amanda and Kyle Franklin. All profits will be donated to the Kyle and Amanda Fund through the ICAS Foundation. ICAS members Bobbi Thompson, Wayne Boggs and Bruce Turner will team to lead the […]
Centurion awarded STC at Aero, celebrates other achievements
Germany-based Centurion Aircraft Engines AG & Co. was awarded a supplemental type certification for the installation of the Centurion 2.0s kerosene piston aircraft engines with 155 hp in the Robin DR 400 Ecoflyer at the AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The certificate was presented by Dr. Norbert Lohl, Certification Director at EASA, at the Centurion […]
Hartzell Propeller receives AS9100 and ISO9001 certification
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has earned its AS9100:2004 Rev B. Aerospace Quality Standard Certification and its ISO 9001:2008 certification. The scope of these certifications includes all aspects of the designing, manufacturing, service and support processes for aircraft propellers and control systems. The AS9100 certification was designed to enhance the ISO9001 by focusing on the rigorous expectations […]