Diamond Aircraft has reported that many customers welcome delays in the development of its D-JET – now scheduled to receive FAA and Transport Canada certification in the first half of 2010 – because it buys them time to ride out the economic downturn. For full story: FlightGlobal.com/articles/2009/03/11/323588/d-jet-delays-give-customers-breathing-space.html
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Retired major general offers to manage SPA – for free
A retired major general with the Army National Guard and former president of a global chemical company will voluntarily devote more than 60 hours a week to leading operations at South Carolina’s Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA). Darwin Simpson, an avid aviator and Spartanburg resident, has offered his services and business expertise – free-of-charge – […]
Turbulence erupts at ROC
A pricing war between competing FBOs at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in New York helped GA flourish. But that war ended in January when USAirports took over the operations of Landmark Aviation. The surviving FBO is now considering rent increases, which could force some businesses out. For the full story: DemocratAndChronicle.com/article/20090312/BUSINESS/903120344/1001
New $1 million terminal opens at LRO
Dignitaries waxed poetic about South Carolina’s Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) and general aviation before cutting a royal blue ribbon on the facility’s new $1 million terminal March 12. For full story: Charleston.net/news/2009/mar/13/ribbon_cut_on_airports_new_m_terminal74859/
Homebuilt sim lands in Guiness Book of World Records
Matthew Sheil has built what could easily be one of the most elaborate big boy’s toys in the world, and his efforts have earned him a Guinness world record, according to a recent report in “The Sydney Morning Herald.” The homebuilt sim, almost identical to the cockpit of a Boeing 747-700, is described by Guinness […]
AD: Cessna 208 and 208B
An Airworthiness Directive (AD) becomes effective April 15 for some Cessna Models 208 and 208B airplanes, requiring owners to modify the aileron carry-through cable attachment to the aileron upper quadrant with parts of improved design. The AD results from reports of a “catch” in the aileron control system when the control yoke is turned. For […]
Nanoballs and LSA
What on Earth could something called nanoballs have to do with flying Light Sport Aircraft? Potentially great news, that’s what, reports Dan Johnson, who writes General Aviation News’ LSA and Sport Pilot column, Splog. To read his full post: ByDanJohnson.com
Nelson named Shadin Avionics CEO
Dan Nelson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Shadin Avionics. Nelson brings nine years of aerospace industry experience with Rosemount and Honeywell, in addition to 10 years of business leadership with companies such as ATMI Inc. and Nanovance Inc. He has managed primary and secondary air data sensor programs for the F-22, Paveway and […]
Construction begins on GSP terminal
Construction of a new $1.25 million general aviation terminal at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina is set to begin April 1. To read the full story: TheState.com/breakingbiz/story/712129.html