John Travolta, the “Official Ambassador of Aviation,” will host the 14th annual “Living Legends of Aviation Awards” Jan. 20, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Phebe Novakovic, chairwoman and CEO of General Dynamics, will be honored with the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award.” Dr. Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus Group, and […]
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Tuskegee Airmen P-51 returns to the air
RED WING and BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, and AirCorps Aviation, specialists in the restoration, maintenance, and rebuilding of vintage World War II aircraft, report the successful return to flight of the squadron’s P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen. The aircraft, which had been out of commission […]
Hurricane hunters move to KLAL
The National Oceanic and Aeronautic Administration Hurricane Hunters weather squadron will be moving its staff of about 100 and fleet of nine aircraft — including its modified P-3 Orions “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy” — to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida after May 1, according to a report in the Lakeland Ledger. KLAL is best known […]
Museum dedicates 1941 tower, unveils plans for library
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor held a dedication ceremony Sunday to mark the completion of a $650,000 restoration of the historic Aerological Tower, which served as flight control center on Dec. 7, 1941. The newly restored tower, along with the Operations Building and the Air Traffic Control tower, are referred to as the Ford Island […]
Oklahoma youth invited to enter state’s aviation art contest
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is inviting Oklahoma youth ages 6 to 17 to participate in the state’s 2017 International Aviation Art Contest. The art contest encourages students to reflect on aviation by having them design their artwork based upon this year’s chosen theme, “Above the Clouds.” “We are once again honored to coordinate […]
$15,000-plus in prizes and scholarships for Women of Aviation Week
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) will be distributing at least $15,000 worth of prizes, trophies, and scholarships as part of the seventh annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6-12, 2017. Girls of all ages who participate in aviation and space activities at official events or on their own and individuals or organizations who […]
Pilot helps Oxbridge Academy aviation program soar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The aviation program at Oxbridge Academy is reaching new heights under the leadership of pilot and professor Deborah Donnelly-McLay. Awarded UPS Pilot of the Year in 2013, she brings more than 25 years of experience as a commercial airline pilot and academic instructor to her role at the independent secondary […]
Now arriving: Santa
SEATTLE — Santa is letting his reindeer rest up for Christmas Eve, so he and Mrs. Claus will fly a vintage propeller plane to the Museum of Flight on Dec. 10. The couple will arrive at 11:45 a.m. Children and parents are encouraged to greet Santa at the plane, then he will be listening to children’s […]
TRAXXALL Technologies opens office in Jacksonville, Florida
MONTREAL — TRAXXALL Technologies, providers of an aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system, will open a new office in Jacksonville, Florida. A “significant” increase in clients and aircraft has provided the opportunity for the expansion, according to company officials. Forming the core of TRAXXALL’s Florida team are: James Cook: Formerly a business analyst with […]