Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. Delayed by the same weather that ripped up Sun ‘n Fun, the Sun ’n Fun Splash-In at […]
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Planes as art
A Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aircraft has been turned into a work of art called “Cacciatore di Stelle by Mimmo Paladino and displayed at Galleria in Milan, Italy. This is the first time an aircraft has been painted by a contemporary artist, according to company officials, who note Paladino was inspired to create this work […]
Final agenda released for Training Reform Symposium
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has published the final agenda for its upcoming Pilot Training Reform Symposium. Keynote speakers include Mel Cintron, FAA General Aviation and Commercial Division Manager; Jack Pelton, Cessna’s President; and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. Additionally, King Schools Co-Owner Martha King will lead an Industry Leadership Panel consisting of […]
Diamond’s woes good new for other manufacturers
Diamond Aircraft says other companies are snapping up engineers and other workers laid off three weeks ago when the London, Ontario, Canada planemaker suspended its D-Jet program, according to a report at AVweb, which notes the company has run out of money to continue the development of the D-Jet and is waiting for a decision […]
Mica threatens to subpoena TSA chief
Republican congressman John Mica (R-Fla.) continued his quixotic war with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week when he slammed the agency for failing to show at a hearing last Thursday on new requirements for pilot’s licenses, according to a report from Aviation International News, which quotes Mica: “I can assure you, we’ll have the […]
Arizona passes bill adding aircraft operations to statute; could result in more places to land
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed SB1229 into law. The new law incorporates “operate aircraft” to a long list of recreational activities in Arizona’s Recreational Use Statute, 33-1551. It was initially introduced by Senator John Nelson on behalf of the Arizona State Land Department in response to a lawsuit against the state by an ATV […]
Aircraft Spruce East Super Sale
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The distribution center is located at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day […]
AvBid inaugural Sun ’n Fun auction called a success
Officials with AvBid Aircraft Auctions (AvBid), a major sponsor of the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, report the company’s inaugural two day aviation auction held during this year’s air show was a resounding success. AvBid President Don Stephens commented: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the auction. We sold aircraft despite […]
LAMA takes leadership role
Most free people know that with freedom comes responsibility. In aviation, this has played out dramatically with the emergence of the Sport Pilot/ Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued in July 2004. “The industry has demonstrated several strengths as it formed out of a clear blue sky,” stated Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association […]