Cessna must be feeling optimistic about the future. The company just opened the world’s largest GA maintenance facility, the Wichita Citation Service Center. The center, which took three years to build, has more than 443,000 square feet and can service more than 100 Citations simultaneously. The 1,600-foot-long building is equivalent to 2-1/2 city blocks or […]
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In-flight TV systems for bizjets unveiled
ATLANTA — Flight Display Systems (FDS) has unveiled Ellipse Direct, an airborne DIRECTV product. Priced at $99,650, Ellipse Direct can be installed on virtually any business aircraft. The system is undergoing FAA flight testing on a Challenger CL600. Certification is anticipated soon, with product shipments to follow immediately. STCs for other aircraft are in the […]
FAA to issue new certificates
Buried in the recently-passed Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act is a provision requiring the FAA to issue new pilot certificates within a year. The certificates must be resistant to tampering and counterfeiting and include a photo of the pilot. The bill does not require pilots to replace existing certificates with new photo certificates immediately. […]
OK3 Air named one of Utah’s fastest growing companies
HEBER CITY, Utah — Competing with more than 12,000 applicants, OK3 AIR was ranked number 28 on the list of 100 fastest growing companies in Utah. The list recognizes companies for their significant contributions to the state and its economy. Rankings are based on revenue growth between 1998 and 2002. OK3 AIR is a full […]
Columbia 400 cleared to FL250
Lancair’s Columbia 400 has been certified for operation up to 25,000 feet. The certification is retroactive to existing aircraft in the Columbia 400 fleet with the installation of a few new components, including a nose wheel pant, two stall strips, a placard and a new Pilot’s Operating Handbook. These components will be standard equipment on […]
New maintenance facility opens at Washington’s KBLI
Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) has opened an aircraft maintenance facility at Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) in Washington State. The FBO provides services for both piston and turbine engine aircraft, including general maintenance, inspections, and major repairs.
Lancair discounts builder assist program
On the kit-side of the house, Lancair is offering a $3,000 discount on a kit and one week of Builders Assist for free if four weeks are purchased— if you pay by Dec. 31.
Flower Aviation expands at Salina, Kansas airport
SALINA, Kan. — Flower Aviation is increasing its presence on the Salina Municipal Airport with a new $500,000 customer service center and a $1.7 million hangar for overnight transient aircraft storage. The 30,800-square-foot hangar is capable of storing business aircraft up to the size of a Gulfstream G550.
From boxes to flying in less than 3 months, with Glasairs help
Want to build your own aircraft, but don’t want to wait years to fly? New Builder Assist Centers are popping up for all manufacturers, including Glasair Aviation. The Arlington, Wash.-based company’s Customer Assembly Center makes it possible for a pilot to build an aircraft in less than three months. The program is “intense,” according to […]