Aviation training pioneer Paul Sanderson died Oct. 23 of natural causes at age 86. He was the founder of Sanderson Films, a Jeppesen heritage company, and father of modern multimedia flight training programs. “We have lost a visionary, a pioneer and a dear friend to aviation,” said Mark Van Tine, Jeppesen president and chief executive […]
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San Diego museum selects Class of 2009
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will honor national and international air and space legends at its 46th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala Nov. 21. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space, or aviation technology, according to museum officials. The Class of 2009 includes: Sally Ride, first woman in […]
Gulf Coast states create Aerospace Alliance
A new alliance between four states — Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana — has been formed to attract aviation and aerospace jobs to the region. The Aerospace Alliance establishes each state’s Gulf Coast region as part of a “world class aerospace and aviation corridor,” according to lawmakers. “The formation of this alliance demonstrates a growing […]
Reducing greenhouse emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA and its counterparts in other nations around the world have agreed to reduce greenhouse emissions by improving aviation fuel efficiency 2% a year starting in 2012 and continuing until 2050. The goal is to reach a greater than 60% improvement in emissions over that period. Each nation will approach the […]
Corkey Fornof’s high-flying career
J.W. “Corkey” Fornof has had a flying career that most pilots only dream of. He started as an air show pilot, flying with two aviation legends, his dad, Bill, and Bob Hoover. He then began flying for television shows and movies, soon becoming the go-to guy when Hollywood directors wanted breath-taking aerial stunts for their […]
Wichita — and aviation — have strong future
Suddenly Wichita is the talk of the business media, and not in a good way, according to an editorial in The Wichita Eagle, which notes that Wichita, “Long the center of so much airplane manufacturing because of Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing and their suppliers, is now the poster community for the […]
Baron donated to Bahamas Habitat
Dr. John Quinn of Charleston, S.C., has donated his Beechcraft Baron to Bahamas Habitat for its mission work. Quinn, a pediatrician, have made numerous trips to the Bahamas over the years. When he became aware of the needs in the Bahamas, he decided that his Baron would be best used to support the work of […]
Aerox mask with mic gets FAA nod
Aerox has received FAA approval for its medium altitude oxygen mask with microphone. According to company officials, Aerox is the only manufacturer to hold a TSO approval for this type of mask, which is certified for use up to 25,000 feet. Receiving a TSO is not a simple matter, officials add, noting it requires rigorous […]
Travelers pulls out of U.S. GA market
Insurance company Travelers Cos. Inc. is exiting the U.S. general aviation market. According to a story at BusinessInsurance.com, the company’s Hartford, Conn.-based general aviation practice has stopped quoting new business. The firm will honor existing quotes but will not write new business after Dec. 31, the story noted.