Hawaiian Airlines recently held a homecoming ceremony to welcome back the airplane that started it all for the company 80 years ago — a 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker. Earlier this year, the airline acquired the Bellanca, which had been grounded since 2000, from an aviation enthusiast in Oregon. The airline then initiated an ambitious restoration […]
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‘Women’s Wing’ at AOPA Summit
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered to create “Women’s Wing,” a section of AOPA Summit devoted to highlighting the accomplishments of and opportunities for women within the aviation community. AOPA Summit will be held from Nov. 5- 7, in Tampa, Florida. Rooms 11 and 12 of […]
New name for NC airport
North Carolina’s Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport has been renamed Raleigh Exec: The Raleigh Executive Jetport@Sanford-Lee County. According to a story from the Triangle Business Journal, the name change reflects the airport’s growing role as a gateway for private flights into North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.
WSDOT invites public comment on State-Managed Airports Handbook
The public comment period for Washington’s State-Managed Airports Handbook is now underway and will extend through Oct. 23. The handbook documents policies, performance measures and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is hosting a series of public meetings to receive input on […]
Lycoming’s new agenda: Growth
It’s time for some changes at Lycoming Engines. The past few years were spent stabilizing the company and re-establishing it as a leader in the market. Now it’s time for growth, says Michael Kraft, who recently took over as senior vice president and general manager with the promotion of Ian Walsh to Chief Innovation Officer […]
Temporary airport closures challenge Washington pilots
October has turned out to be a challenging one for pilots in western Washington. Three airports within 20 miles of each other were systematically closed for runway rehabilitation. On Oct. 9, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), south of Seattle, was closed so that its runway could be repainted. The runway, which measures 5,002 feet, is aligned […]
China gives aviation the stamp of approval
A new postage stamp series promoting the China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) shines a light on personal aviation. The series features images of aircraft from Cirrus, Diamond, Cessna and Flight Design, while a postcard further highlights the CTLS model from Flight Design. “We are very honored to be included with these famous brands as […]
NAFI Master Instructors named
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) reports that several Certified Flight Instructors have achieved new accreditation as NAFI Master Flight Instructors, while several others have renewed their Master status. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation, recognized by the FAA, which is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer […]
ACI-NA awards scholarships
The Commissioners Committee of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to three aviation students: Brett Fay, a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Gregory Myers from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Robert Hanks, from California State University in Los Angeles. “The Commissioners Committee […]