With its rich history and regional importance, Van Nuys Airport is a economic engine that should not be allowed to stall, says an editorial in the Los Angeles Daily News, which notes: “Yet, that is exactly what’s happened to this general aviation airport. Just a few years ago, the San Fernando Valley was able to […]
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Hawker Beechcraft accelerates 400XPR certification program
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is accelerating the Hawker 400XPR development program by adding a second aircraft to the test program. This aircraft will be used primarily to develop and certify various avionics upgrade options, company officials said. “This additional aircraft allows us to engineer the program’s optional avionics upgrade concurrently with the Williams […]
Sport Air Racing League kicks off season
The Sport Air Racing League has kicked off its 2011 season with the Taylor 150 at the Taylor, Texas, airport (T74), when 20 racers gathered under low clouds and stout winds to begin accumulating points toward a season championship. LiveAirShowTV was on hand for this first race, and has now posted a complete preview of […]
Missouri governor declares ‘GA Appreciation Month’
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared March “General Aviation Appreciation Month” during Missouri’s “State Aviation Day” in Jefferson City, Mo. General aviation in Missouri alone generates $2.4 billion in economic impact to the state’s economy each year. “With 131 airports and over 15,000 pilots, Missouri has strong ties with the aviation community,” said Craig Fuller, President […]
Keeping history alive
The Gathering Foundation is helping to keep aviation history alive and accessible for the next generation by donating 500 copies of the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends collector’s edition program to The EAA Air Academy Campers and local EAA Chapter Young Eagle programs. “It is a wonderful book full of rich history and fantastic pictures […]
Centennial of Naval Aviation exhibit at Glenn Curtiss Museum
A special exhibit honoring the Centennial of Naval Aviation will open at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, N.Y., on Saturday, April 30. The exhibit features the museum’s reproduction of the 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad, the U.S. Navy’s first aircraft. Seated in this seaplane are realistic figures of aviation pioneer and Hammondsport native, Glenn […]
Sporty’s celebrates its 50th
As Hal Shevers prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sporty’s, he shakes his head in disbelief that so much time has passed. “I can’t believe it’s been 50 years,” he says. “But when you are able to pursue your passion, time goes quickly.” What is also hard to believe is that Shevers, one of […]
100th RV-12 flies
Van’s Aircraft introduced its Light Sport Aircraft, the RV-12, just over three years ago. More than 500 kits have been sold since then, and on April 13, the 198th kit to ship became the 100th RV-12 to fly. Sam Sullivan of Gulfport, Miss., intended to build the RV-12 and finish his flight training in it, […]
AERO showcases GA confidence
Friedrichshafen, Germany — Despite the financial crisis and growing environmental sensitivity, the General Aviation industry views the years ahead with confidence. This was underlined by experts at the launch of the AERO Friedrichshafen Global Show for General Aviation on Wednesday, April 13, show officials said. With registration numbers stable, the trend toward light and ultralight […]