The Extra 330LE, an electric-powered aerobatics plane, has earned two new world speed records from FAI, the World Air Sports Federation. The plane was flown at two different weights by two different pilots to set two new world records. Both flights were observed by an FAI official. The records are: Speed over a 3km (1.86 miles) […]
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Kodiak earns EASA certification
Quest Aircraft has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Kodiak 100, pushing the total number of countries that the Kodiak is certified in to over 50. “This is a significant milestone for the Kodiak 100 program. With its STOL capabilities, the Kodiak will allow European operators with large payloads to […]
ACI Jet to pursue international FBO standard
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – ACI Jet is seeking IS-BAH certification for all of its FBO locations, beginning with San Luis Obispo. IS-BAH is the global industry standard for handlers and FBOs, and is designed to meet the coming SMS requirements from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). “ACI Jet […]
Just having fun in the P-51
During this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Stallion 51 will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The company, which provides flights and training in the iconic P-51 Mustang from its headquarters at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) near Orlando, is bringing some friends to the show to help it celebrate. On Wednesday, a gaggle of Mustangs will land at […]
SUN ’n FUN benefactor flies west
James C. Ray, 94, of Naples Florida, died peacefully on April 1, 2017, following a short illness. An entrepreneur, Ray donated millions of dollars to SUN ’n FUN, first to help build the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, then the hangar for the Lakeland Aero Club, and numerous other projects around the fly-in campus. “It was […]
Bahamas teams with SUN ‘n FUN on island airshow
For the first time in its history, SUN ’n FUN is sponsoring an airshow away from its campus in Florida. In conjunction with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, SUN ’n FUN is helping to organize the second annual Grand Bahama Island Air Show, which will be held May 19-20 at Taino Beach in Freeport. Air […]
Base Operations at Page Field in top 10
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 10% of fixed-base operators by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the fifth consecutive year that Base Operations at Page Field has been named as a top FBO by AIN. In 2017, Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and scored in the […]
Ace Aviation named Aerocet dealer, service center
Aerocet has named Renton, Washington’s Ace Aviation as an authorized product dealer and service center. “Matching world class service with impeccable integrity and professionalism made Ace Aviation a natural choice for supporting Aerocet customers and products,” said Matt Sigfrinius, VP of OEM Sales at Aerocet. Ace Aviation is now the Washington, Oregon and California dealer […]
MyGoFlight revamps tilt, swivel mounts
MYGOFLIGHT’s revamped Tilt & Swivel mounting system is made of aircraft grade aluminum. According to company officials, this new mounting system is infinitely adjustable and allows unique adjustments for every pilot. It also is easy to rotate between landscape and portrait mode while mounted, officials said. The Tilt & Swivel mounting system is used in all MyGoFlight […]