A veteran got the chance to fly, once again, on a warbird during this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. The Commemorative Air Force brought Texas Raiders to SUN ’n FUN, delayed a bit by the weather at the beginning of the show. But when it landed at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport, Sargent Bill Kelly was waiting, ready to […]
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Oklahoma aviation industry ascends on Capitol
OKLAHOMA CITY – The contentious business of lawmaking came to a brief halt April 26 as more than 60 aviation industry leaders made their way to the Capitol building in Oklahoma for AERO Oklahoma — an Aviation and Aerospace Advocacy Day. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, this year’s advocacy day was expanded from one […]
FAI Young Artists Contest names winners
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – “Flying in the Future” was the theme of the 2018 FAI Young Artist Contest. Since 1986, young artists from around the world have submitted works inspired by “air sports.” This year, entries came from 16 countries, including Switzerland, Belarus, China, Finland, Russia, USA, Bulgaria, India, Czech Republic, Turkey, Poland, Japan, Hong Kong, Lithuania, United Kingdom, […]
12 World-War II aircraft to take part in Memphis Belle exhibit opening events
DAYTON, Ohio — The B-17 Movie Memphis Belle will join B-17G Yankee Lady and B-17G Aluminum Overcast, along with six P-51 Mustangs and three World War II-era trainer aircraft, in the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 16, 2018, as part of the events surrounding the opening of the […]
FAA removes requirement for complex aircraft on some practical tests
The FAA has published FAA Notice N8900.463, which addresses a change in policy in the Commercial Pilot and the CFI practical tests, no longer requiring demonstration of a complex aircraft on certain tests. The changes eliminate the requirement to fly a complex aircraft for a practical test for the commercial practical tests and the single-engine […]
1,500 students explore aviation careers at VNY
VAN NUYS, California — On April 27, 2018, 1,500 students had the opportunity to explore careers in aviation at the 13th Annual “The Sky’s the Limit: Aviation Career Day” (ACD) event at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the nation’s busiest general aviation airport. Councilmember Nury Martinez, Clay Lacy Aviation, Van Nuys Airport, and The Valley Economic […]
Quest appoints new dealer for Northeastern United States
Quest Aircraft has appointed Clay Lacy Aviation an authorized dealer for the northeastern US. Based in Oxford, Connecticut, Clay Lacy Aviation will be the exclusive source of new Kodiak sales throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. As an authorized dealer, Clay Lacy Aviation will also serve as […]
Avionics sales up 13% in first quarter
Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales were up 13 percent in the first quarter, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association‘s first-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $639 million as reported by the participating companies. The figure […]
FAA begins nationwide beta test of LAANC
Beginning April 30, 2018, the FAA is phasing in a nationwide beta test of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which helps support the safe integration of drones in the nation’s airspace. The testing will deploy the system incrementally at nearly 300 air traffic facilities covering approximately 500 airports, according to FAA officials. […]