FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Despite cold and rainy weather on Dec. 9, 2017, Banyan Pilot Shop‘s first aviation career day attracted 67 people to network with officials from flight schools, colleges, and aviation companies. They also had the opportunity to speak with Arlisa Jernigan, Banyan’s Director of People Relations, about job opportunities at Banyan. “It […]
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Stallion 51’s Lee Lauderback wins Sword of Excellence
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Stallion 51’s founder and chief pilot, Lee Lauderback, was named the recipient of the 2017 International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Sword of Excellence. “The Sword” is considered to be the single highest honor an individual air show professional can receive. The award was created in 1981 to recognize the highest levels […]
Raisbeck Engineering acquires Butterfield Industries
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering, a provider of performance enhancement systems for business and commercial aircraft, has successfully completed the acquisition of Butterfield Industries. “We are thrilled to welcome Butterfield products into the Raisbeck family and are working aggressively to fully integrate BI products and STCs under one platform for our dealers and customers as soon […]
Momentum Aeronautics celebrates anniversary with gift to aviation youth program
LAKE ELMO, Minn. — Momentum Aeronautics, a provider of aircraft engineering and FAA certification services, celebrated its two-year anniversary with a $1,000 donation to the Youth Initiative Aviation Academy (YIAA) in St. Paul, Minn. “The YIAA provides mentorship and educational opportunities to youth from the most challenged parts of our society,” said Kyle Taylor, Chief […]
Western Aircraft joins Blackhawk authorized dealer network
Western Aircraft has joined the global network of authorized dealers for Blackhawk Modifications. Located in Boise, Idaho, Western Aircraft is an FAA authorized service center, certified aircraft repair station, and worldwide distributor of parts and avionics for many of the world’s top aircraft manufacturers and OEMs such as Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon, Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell […]
Gardner Lowe Aviation Services launches online store for aircraft parts, avionics and pilot supplies
MACON, Georgia – Gardner Lowe Aviation Services has launched its new online store, which features aircraft parts, avionics and pilot supplies. A key feature of the new store is its broad search capability allowing customers to quickly locate and purchase the latest in avionics and pilot supplies from top manufacturers, according to company officials. Additional […]
Embry-Riddle offers free online Drone Operation Course
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus will offer a free, two-week open online course on drone operation, called Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Key Concepts for New Users. The course runs from Jan. 22 to Feb. 4, 2018. University officials note that it covers everything new users need to know to safely operate personal drones. “We have had consistently […]
Holiday lights can be a pilot hazard
The FAA has issued a warning to those who decorate the outside of their houses with holiday lights, including laser-light displays. “Each holiday season for the past several years, the FAA has received reports from pilots who said they were distracted or temporarily blinded by residential laser-light displays,” officials said in a prepared release. The […]
Aircraft brokerage firms merge
DENVER — Two aircraft brokerage firms, Front Range Aviation and Wetzel Aviation are merging, effective Jan. 1, 2018. “We are excited to unite with such a great partner as Front Range,” said Bryon Mobley, Wetzel Aviation partner. “Our team has previously worked together with Jim Riner and Pat Searle as part of the same sales […]