Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has completed its minority equity investment in Eclipse Aerospace. The companies also entered into an agreement in which Sikorsky will provide global supply chain support and some production restart services, which will aid Eclipse Aerospace in its efforts to reintroduce production of the Eclipse 500 very light twin-engine jet. Located in Albuquerque, […]
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FlightMonkeys takes off
GAN blogger Jamie Beckett has launched FlightMonkeys, an online multi-media publication, with a focus on providing exceptional entertainment and information to an ever expanding aviation-centric audience. The FlightMonkeys crew is comprised of dedicated aviation enthusiasts, professional flight instructors, and proud techno-geeks who have joined forces to develop and deliver a highly specific, laser guided primer […]
Bankrupt Emivest asks for more time
Emivest Aerospace, manufacturer of the SJ30 jet, has asked that its court-administered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection be extended through midsummer while it tries to complete the sale of its assets to a company owned by the Chinese government, according to a report from Aviation International News, which notes that Emivest is seeking to have its […]
FAA charters avgas committee
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt signed a charter this week establishing an aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) to advise the agency on moving toward an unleaded piston aviation fuel, according to a report at EAA.org.
Washington State airport land-use planning guide updated
Now available is Washington State’s updated Airport and Compatible Land-Use Program Guidebook. The updated guidebook does not change land-use requirements for towns, cities and counties, according to state officials. Instead, it incorporates new, interactive tools and resources for navigating through the sometimes challenging airport land-use-planning process. The guidebook includes new features such as: Graphics and […]
AEA slates ADS-B forum
The Aircraft Electronics Association will hold an ADS-B Regulatory Technology Forum Feb. 8-9 at its headquarters in Lees Summit, Mo. Supported by the FAA, the forum is intended to address initial design and certification limitations of airborne systems as well as installation nuances of stand-alone equipment in GA aircraft and equipment interfaced to aircraft flight […]
Cascade Warbirds offers scholarship
For the fifth year running, the Cascade Warbirds is accepting scholarship applications from students interested in a career in aviation. Applicants can apply for either Private Pilot Ground School and Introduction Flights or a trip to EAA AirVenture Aviation Camp 2011 to be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Applications can be submitted online. For more information: […]
Pilots to Fly In & Help Out children in Bahamas
Volunteer pilots for Bahamas Habitat will be flying to Eleuthera in March to support the building of a children’s home for abused and abandoned children. The semi-annual Fly In & Help Out Event, to be held on Thursday, March 3, through Sunday, March 6, serves as an introduction to international mission flying and provides hands-on […]
Golf legend Arnold Palmer retires license
Long-time pilot Arnold Palmer, who started flying in 1956, made his last flight as PIC Jan. 31, according to report at Golf Digest magazine, which notes that when Palmer, 81, flew his Cessna Citation 10 jet from Palm Springs to Orlando that morning, it was his last flight as pilot. His medical expired that day, […]