Officials at Schweiss Doors say just when you think you’ve seen it all, another customer comes to Schweiss Doors with a unique request. Retired airline pilot Gene Buboltz of Cold Spring, Minn., was looking for two unique hydraulic applications for his lake home. One door is disguised as a wall, allowing him to drive his ATV […]
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Companies form alliance for hybrid aircraft
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company and Bye Aerospace have entered into an agreement to develop a hybrid/electric prototype of XTI’s TriFan vertical takeoff airplane. “We’re continuing with our plan,” said Robert J. LaBelle, XTI’s Chief Executive Officer, “but we’ve made two important changes. First, with the engineering expertise of the team at Bye Aerospace, this first […]
Inaugural RAF Trail takes off
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has introduced its inaugural RAF Trail 2017. The Trail showcases special aviation destinations, some of which the RAF has worked to preserve or maintain — typically partnering with local, state, and national organizations. Each destination offers a variety of camping experiences, recreational aspects, special activities and a small memento of appreciation […]
Mayors say no to privatizing ATC
More than 115 mayors in all 50 states recently wrote a letter to Congress expressing concern about the impact of air traffic control privatization on communities across the country, especially those in rural regions of the country. For these communities, local airports and general aviation represent a vital connection for small businesses, farms, emergency responders and […]
Concorde Battery expands as it celebrates 40th anniversary
WEST COVINA, California — Concorde Battery Corporation, established in 1977, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2017. After 39 years of exclusively manufacturing out of West Covina, California, 2016 marked the opening of a second facility on the east coast in Austell, Georgia. The new facility received FAA PMA approval in 2017, which has […]
Rectrix at BED now DCA Gateway
Rectrix Aerodrome Center at L.G. Hanscom Field Airport (KBED) in Bedford, Mass., is now an approved gateway FBO for general and business aviation flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The Rectrix FBO at BED is one of a handful of facilities nationwide able to comply with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security standards pertaining to DCA […]
The Perfect Plane
By Theron Burton. Time was quickly ticking down to my day with the examiner for my private pilot check ride. I had mastered the steep turns, the frightening stalls and high performance landings and takeoffs. I felt confident that my PPL (private pilot license) would be in hand soon, so I began the next step. I […]
Court motion challenges deal to close SMO
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with five other aviation stakeholders to file a motion March 6, 2017, before the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, requesting a stay against the FAA and an injunction against the city of Santa Monica, California, preventing any further actions to reduce the length of the runway […]
Women in Aviation conference achieves goals
The 28th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, held March 2-4 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, accomplished its goals to connect, engage and inspire, according to officials. “The accomplishments and the sophistication of our speakers this year was impressive. This year’s conference reflected the cutting edge of innovation and a passion for aviation,” […]