The global aviation industry pledged on June 8 to halt the overall growth in aviation-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, according to an article posted on the nomadslandpost Web site, June 10. The International Air Transport Association, which represents more than 90% of international air traffic businesses, announced a target to level off aviation-related emissions […]
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Aviation industry raises $95,000 for Corporate Angel Network
The Greater Washington Aviation Open, a charity golf and tennis event held June 8 at Lansdowne Resort near Washington, DC, raised $95,000 to benefit the Corporate Angel Network, the nonprofit organization that arranges free flights to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats on corporate flights said on June 11. Senior aviation leaders from numerous […]
Bass leaves Piper, new president, CEO take over
Piper Aircraft Inc. announced on June 10 the resignation of James K. Bass from his job as president and CEO, and the promotion of two senior executives. Kevin J. Gould, Piper’s vice president of operations, will become chief executive officer and John Becker, vice president of engineering, will take over as president of the company, […]
Paradise expands dealer network
B & B Sport Aviation, based in Cambridge, Maryland, has joined the distribution network of Paradise Aircraft. “As a successful aircraft dealer, we understand the value that consumers place on a warranty and how that factory support makes it easy for us to keep customers happy,” said Ted Bryant, owner of B & B Sport Aviation. “We’re very […]
Free admission to Air Zoo this summer
As part of Air Zoo’s 30th anniversary celebration, the museum is offering free general admission through Sept. 30. “We are truly excited to be able to offer this opportunity at a time when families have to stretch their entertainment dollars,” says Bob Ellis, executive director of the Air Zoo. The free general admission includes entrance […]
TSA lists airports subject to security directive
A total of 454 airports will be subject to the TSA’s latest Security Directive (SD-8G) restricting the movements of transient pilots, EAA said on April 9. Airports in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam are included along with those in the continental U.S. The directive took effect June 1 and requires pilots […]
Hal Wright, newsman
As a newspaperman, and a pilot, this CBS News story is a kick. Do yourself a favor. Take a 5-minute break and watch this video. Enjoy! (Note: there is a 30-second commercial before the video starts.)
The best of…
General Aviation News is turning to its readers to discover “The Best of…” for its next issue. What’s the best plane? Best avionics? Best flying accessories? How about your best flying experience? Or the best pilot you ever met? If it involves flying or airplanes, we want to hear what you think is “the best.” […]
The ABCs of protecting GA
When Doug Macnair is watching an air show at AirVenture, it’s all just part of the job. That’s because Macnair, vice president of government relations for the Experimental Aircraft Association, is watching that air show with several elected officials or senior level FAA officials. Each year, EAA brings members of the House of Representatives and […]