Skydiving centers are pitching in on the Haiti relief efforts, using skydiving aircraft to transport food and medical supplies to the earthquake-ravaged island. “Jump aircraft are especially well-suited for these missions,” said Ed Scott, executive director of the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA). “Most have large cargo doors and are easily converted to carry cargo. Most […]
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Piper begins global expansion
Despite the current economic downturn, investment by the Singapore-based owners of Piper Aircraft, Inc. has enabled the company to move forward on many fronts, from the formation of a new company focused on Asia/Pacific initiatives, to accelerated development of its PiperJet, PiperSport and other products, company officials said at the Singapore Air Show last week. […]
Retooling delays SkyCatcher deliveries
Cessna Aircraft has sent a letter to buyers of its new Skycatcher, saying deliveries of its Light Sport Aircraft will be delayed from six to 10 months, according to a recent story in The Wichita Eagle. The story notes that the production line in Shenyang, China, must be retooled, necessitating the delays. The retooling will […]
FAA to use Mustang sim to study pilot interaction with TAS and XMWX
The FAA has contracted with Frasca International, Inc., to build a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) for the Cessna Citation Mustang light jet, which will be used as part of a NASA research grant by the Aerospace Human Factors Research Lab (AHFRL) at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute in Oklahoma City. Research will focus first […]
Cirrus teams with Red Bull Air Race
Cirrus Aircraft has entered into a global partnership with the Red Bull Air Race for the 2010 World Championships. Guests attending the races in the Race Club or the High Flyer’s Lounge will have access to the SR22 series of piston aircraft, as well as the upcoming Cirrus Vision personal jet. “The Red Bull Air […]
Horizon Aviation launches new website
Horizon Aviation, Inc. has launched a new website, which features a community blog, a “student milestone” roster of achievements, and an e-commerce component that will allosite visitors to purchase flight exploration packages online for themselves or as a gift for a budding flight enthusiast. Horizon Aviation is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school headquartered […]
Pilots panic over plastic
Did the news that paper pilot certificates are about to become obsolete catch you by surprise? Our recent story (Time running out to get new plastic certificates) generated several telephone calls from readers who were just learning about the change. But the change shouldn’t have come as a surprise, says Ian Gregor, communications manager for […]
FAA seeks public input on pilot certification
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the FAA’s Call to Action to enhance airline safety following last year’s Colgan Air accident in Buffalo, N.Y., the FAA has asked for recommendations to improve pilot qualification and training requirements. “Experience is not measured by flight time alone,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “Pilots need to have quality […]
Cessna rolls out 300th Mustang
Cessna Aircraft Co. has rolled out the 300th Citation Mustang at its assembly facility in Independence, Kan., less than three years after the first Mustang delivery in 2007. “The aircraft continues to set the mark for entry level business jet operations around the world, and its demand has remained fairly resilient during the past year,” […]