In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through the Caribbean, the FAA is supporting storm recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a fully-staffed mobile air traffic control tower at Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas. The tower is supporting relief flights by the U.S. military, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, […]
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New FBO opens at KHHR
Hawthorne Hangar Operations (HHO) recently opened its new FBO at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) in California. One of the FBO’s greatest features is its location near Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Long Beach, according to company officials. “Hawthorne Hangar Operations is a key location for the Avfuel network because it’s in the middle of […]
Tips when flying in support of relief efforts
Want to help in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey? While general aviation pilots are being sought to provide relief efforts, it is imperative that these missions are performed safely. That’s why Patient Airlift Services (PALS) and Sky Hope Network developed some basic guidelines for volunteer pilots wishing to fly in support of relief efforts following […]
Support from the sky: FBOs help in disaster relief
In the wake of several natural disasters throughout the U.S. — including Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the wildfires throughout the western states — FBOs have become an integral part of the disaster relief efforts. “Their tireless efforts to stage and provide fuel and services for the military, medevac operations, the American Red Cross, firefighting […]
Graphical forecasts to replace text-based forecasts Oct. 10
The transition to graphical forecasts for aviation (GFAs) for the continental U.S. is set to be complete Oct. 10, 2017, when the current textual area forecasts (FAs) will be discontinued. The move, in a transition phase since July, is expected to result in improved weather information from forecasters with the National Weather Service Aviation Weather […]
Aircraft Spruce Customer Appreciation Day Oct. 7
Aircraft Spruce will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day Oct. 7, 2017, at its facility in Corona, California. “Come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes during our hourly raffles,” officials said. The event begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast sponsored by Teledyne Batteries, followed by a BBQ lunch sponsored by Champion […]
Air Canada’s Lockheed L-10A takes off to celebrate 80 years
In honor of the airline’s 80th anniversary, Air Canada‘s Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft is taking to the skies across Canada. After taking off Sept. 9, 2017, from Vancouver, BC, the L-10A will be making overnight stops, as well as fuel stops, at airports across Canada. The vintage aircraft will then be on public display at […]
Stemme Twin Voyager gets FAA nod
The FAA has awarded a Type Certificate to the Stemme Twin Voyager S12 powered glider. The Stemme S12 had already been certified to the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Having passed the FAA validation process, the glider can now be sold in the U.S. market, officials with the German company said. “The […]
Deadline approaches for helicopter scholarships
Deadline is Oct. 1 for applications for a 2018 Whirly-Girls scholarship. According to officials, 16 scholarships will be awarded to female aviators in 2018. Scholarship sponsors include Airbus, Erickson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FlightSafety International, ForeFlight, Garmin, Night Flight Concepts, Oregon Aero, Robinson Helicopter Company, Survival Systems USA, and Western Helicopters, as well as private individuals. […]