An editorial in The Wichita Eagle notes that President Obama and Congress need to stop bad-mouthing business jets. “They’ve done too much damage already,” the editorial states. The Wichita City Council approved a resolution this week recognizing how business jets can be essential tools for successful companies. It also resolved to invite Obama to visit […]
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Government hypocrisy regarding BizAv
Judicial Watch has uncovered, and posted it its website, large volumes of email documenting Congressional requests for military airlifts. The March 10, 2009 story highlights some of the more brazen communications from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s office and assistant’s to Department of Defense (DOD) staff. During another email exchange DOD staff advised Kay […]
New CFI group takes off
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) held its inaugural meeting during the Women in Aviation International conference last month in Atlanta. The new organization was formed to represent the nation’s professional aviation educators, according to spokesman Doug Stewart. “Securing non profit (501c3) status for SAFE is the next big step in our efforts […]
Citations gain international certifications
Cessna Aircraft Co. has gained several international certifications for various Citation models. The Citation Mustang gained certification this month in China and the Isle of Mann (UK). The Citation XLS+ gained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, while the Citation X gained certification in Nigeria. For more information: Cessna.com.
Silent wings land at Museum of Flight
The world of quiet flight will be celebrated at the annual Soaring Expo, March 21-22, at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Full-size and radio-controlled gliders will be on display, while lectures, movies and presentations will be offered all weekend. Representatives of local soaring and RC glider clubs will be on-hand to answer questions. The Expo is […]
Hawker Beechcraft appoints Petkus vp of engineering
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has appointed Edward Petkus vice president, product development and engineering. Petkus, who has served as acting vice president, engineering, since December, joined the company in 2007 after 16 years at Boeing. He has a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan and a master’s in aeronautical engineering from […]
No ‘silver bullet’
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently held an industry-wide forum focusing on “Challenges and Opportunities Ahead: The Aircraft Sales Industry in the Next Six Months.” The forum, which took place in Dallas Feb. 25-26, gathered more than 200 brokers, dealers and finance officers in the resale market. Participants discussed the financial markets’ impact on […]
Sullenberger honored at opening of McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III was the first recipient of the Real People, Amazing Jobs Award at the opening of the new McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, N.H. earlier this month. The award recognizes people who offer inspiration and act as role models for the younger generation, inspiring them to choose careers in science, technology, […]
CAE branches out into healthcare
CAE is branching out into simulation-based healthcare training. “The aviation simulation-based training model is becoming universally recognized as one of the effective ways to prepare healthcare professionals to care for patients and respond to critical situations while reducing the overall risk to patients,” said Robert Brown, CAE’s president and CEO. “CAE has already applied its […]